PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shael Connen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quiet Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monkey has chosen Epic - Faith No More as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Connen
vs
Monkey

185 cm
30
201 lbs
11 - 17 - 0

199 cm
34
199 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Shael Connen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quiet Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Connen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monkey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here as Connen stalls from top position.
Monkey tries to buck Connen off but Connen is having none of it.
Monkey keeps trying to improve his position.
Connen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Monkey prevents Connen from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey trying to remain calm as Connen controls from the top position.
Monkey is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Monkey!
Connen controlling from the full mount.
Monkey tries to hold on but Connen postures up.
Monkey is looking to get to half guard.
Connen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Monkey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connen controlling from the full mount.
Monkey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Connen content just to control the position here.

Connen stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Monkey has Connen up against the cage in a clinch.

Monkey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Monkey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Monkey throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Monkey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Connen is one step ahead there.

Monkey working for a triangle but Connen defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monkey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Connen defends it easily.

Monkey working for submissions but it's allowed Connen to get to half guard.
Monkey is looking for a sweep. Connen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monkey has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Monkey is still trying to improve position.
Connen slows the pace down in half guard.
Monkey wants to improve his position but Connen is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Connen stalling.
Monkey tries to roll over but Connen keeps him under control.
Connen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Monkey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Connen pulls his head out easily.
Connen controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monkey punching from the bottom.
Connen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shael Connen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Connen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Monkey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Connen defends it easily.

Connen stands up and waves to Monkey to follow him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Connen as Monkey shoots in.
Monkey swings for the body but Connen moves out of range.

Connen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monkey on his heels. He'll look to pass Monkey's guard now, I'm sure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monkey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Connen stands and throws Monkey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shael Connen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connen taking a breather here.
Monkey is looking to regain half guard here but Connen keeps moving and retains side control.
Monkey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Connen is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is looking to advance position but Connen won't allow it.
Monkey is trying to control. Connen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Connen is trying to maintain the position but Monkey is very close to passing his half guard.

Monkey is looking for a kimura here.
Monkey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Monkey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monkey is pressing down on Connen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Connen is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monkey is working for a submission of some sort.

Monkey seems to be working for a kimura but Connen defends the submission attempt.

Monkey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monkey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monkey prevents Connen from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connen wants to control but Monkey is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Monkey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Connen is just riding it out for now. Monkey eventually gives up the hold.

Monkey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Connen is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Connen is defending against the submission attempts here by Monkey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shael Connen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Connen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monkey!
Monkey is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Connen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Connen prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.
Connen taking a breather here.
Connen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Connen trying to control the position but Monkey is working away.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.
Connen tries to move to mount but Monkey blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.
Connen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Monkey's shoulder. That is not cool.
Monkey tries to buck Connen off but Connen is having none of it.
Connen taking a breather here.
Connen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Monkey for as long as he can get away with.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Monkey tries to buck Connen off but Connen is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connen wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Connen controlling the position.
Monkey is looking to regain half guard here but Connen keeps moving and retains side control.
Connen happy to just control the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Connen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monkey.

Connen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Connen is in Monkey's guard.
Quiet Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connen preventing the sweep.
Monkey trying to control the position here.

Monkey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Connen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Connen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shael Connen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monkey tries to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shael Connen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Connen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shael Connen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shael Connen thanked V-Mask Clothing (10%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Quiet Monkey spoke after the fight, saying 'Did I just poop my pants?'.