PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gigantor Monster (ranked 8571 p4p, 306 weight class) and Arne Arnesson (ranked 5876 p4p, 0 weight class). Gigantor Monster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Monster
vs
Arnesson

165 cm
19
141 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigantor Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arne Arnesson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Monster.
Monster takes one to the side of the head.
Monster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monster misses with a few strikes there.
Monster misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Arnesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Monster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arnesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnesson.
Monster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arnesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnesson.
Monster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arnesson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Monster's head coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monster throws a hook but Arnesson blocks it.
Arnesson dodges the punch combination from Monster.
Monster lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monster misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnesson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arnesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monster.
Some wild striking there from Monster.
Arnesson moves forwards but Monster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monster slips a straight right by Arnesson.
Arnesson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice cross by Monster.
Arnesson connects with a nice looking jab.

Arnesson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monster's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnesson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monster is keeping the position for now.
Arnesson trying to control the position from guard on top but Monster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monster wriggles free and stands up.
Arnesson slips a jab and a cross from Monster.
Arnesson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monster misses with a wild body shot.
Monster lands with a right hand.

Arnesson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monster!

Monster sneaks out the side door and pushes Arnesson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Monster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monster missing with a left hand there. Arnesson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gigantor Monster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnesson throws a right and a left that Monster avoids nicely.
Arnesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Arnesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster moves out of range as Arnesson strikes.
Monster misses with a straight left.
Arnesson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monster avoids it really well and circles away.
Monster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arnesson finds it's way round the side to connect with Monster's head.
Monster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arnesson.
Arnesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monster avoids the body shot from Arnesson.
It looked like Monster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arnesson.
Monster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arnesson.
Despite the aggression on Arnesson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Monster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnesson slips under a jab from Monster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnesson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monster loads up on a big right hand but Arnesson slips the punch.
Monster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arnesson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monster's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monster throws a lazy uppercut

and Arnesson counters with a takedown into side control.

Monster throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Monster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monster is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arnesson or perhaps it was just good defense by Monster, which made it look bad.
Gigantor Monster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arne Arnesson.
Monster misses with an uppercut. Arnesson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigantor Monster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Monster throws a hook but Arnesson avoids it easily.
Monster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Arnesson moves away from the strike by Monster.
Arnesson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Arnesson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arnesson trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom.
Monster is controlling Arnesson's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Arnesson has gone for a leg lock! Monster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arnesson's guard.

Arnesson is trying to hold Monster in close to prevent damage but Monster has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnesson is trying to control but Monster manages to pass to mount!
Monster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arnesson is looking to improve his position but Monster isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arnesson tries to hold on but Monster postures up.
Monster controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnesson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnesson wants to hold on but Monster pushes him away.
Arnesson can't escape the position.
Arnesson tries to hold on but Monster pushes him away.
Arnesson is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arnesson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Monster controlling his opponent.
Arnesson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Arnesson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnesson wants to hold on but Monster pushes him away.
Monster controlling his opponent.
Monster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnesson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigantor Monster dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Monster punishes Arnesson's body with a nice straight punch.
Arnesson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Monster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arnesson counters with a series of strikes. Monster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monster throws a shot from downtown. Arnesson moves away and avoids it.
Gigantor Monster is winning the standup battle so far.
Arnesson ducks right into an uppercut from Monster.
Monster fails to land with a series of punches.
Monster throws a series of punches but Arnesson avoids them all with ease.
Arnesson slips a jab and a cross from Monster.
Arnesson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monster defends it well.
Monster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arnesson to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monster throws a body punch but Arnesson moves out of range.
Monster lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Monster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Monster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monster.
Arnesson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Monster connects with the punch.
Monster misses with a left hand
letting Arnesson counter with a right hand.

Monster is rocked!
Monster leaves his chin hanging out and Arnesson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Monster crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arne Arnesson!
Arne Arnesson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.