PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Monahan (ranked 7171 p4p, 443 weight class) and Eeqji Ahjd (ranked 6954 p4p, 439 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Monahan
vs
Ahjd

173 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Monahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eeqji Ahjd!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ahjd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monahan somewhat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ahjd has eaten all the pies!

Monahan shoots in and bounces Ahjd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ahjd pulls Monahan in close to prevent any damage.

Monahan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ahjd dives on top into guard.

Monahan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahjd defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahjd throwing strikes but missing.

Ahjd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monahan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahjd has managed to get both his arms back between Monahan's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monahan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahjd is aware though and is defending well.
Ahjd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monahan looking for a sweep. Not yet Monahan, not yet.

Monahan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahjd passes into side control.
Monahan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahjd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Monahan looking for submissions off his back.
Ahjd prevents Monahan from improving his position.
Ahjd thows a huge punch but Monahan dodges it nicely.

Ahjd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahjd controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monahan is refusing to be controlled, as Ahjd sits in half guard.
Monahan is pressing down on Ahjd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monahan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Monahan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ahjd trying to control but Monahan postures up.
Ahjd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monahan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Monahan seems to be working for a kimura but Ahjd defends the submission attempt.
Ahjd wants to control but Monahan is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monahan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahjd sees it coming and defends easily.

Ahjd looking for submissions off his back.
Ahjd wants to control but Monahan is keeping busy.
Ahjd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Monahan is trying for a kimura here. Ahjd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Monahan wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Monahan!