PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Komedor DKasada (ranked 5141 p4p, 3837 weight class) and Sho Monsuta (ranked 0 p4p, 483 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sho Monsuta enters the cage!

DKasada
vs
Monsuta

190 cm
25
211
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
212
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Komedor DKasada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sho Monsuta!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsuta misses with a wild body shot.
DKasada attempts a counter takedown but Monsuta avoids it well and moves away.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown but DKasada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sho Monsuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DKasada as he avoids it easily.
DKasada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monsuta doesn't seem bothered though.
Monsuta looks for a takedown but DKasada sprawls well.
DKasada appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Monsuta.
Monsuta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DKasada avoids it really well and circles away.
DKasada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monsuta sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DKasada swats away the attempt to clinch by Monsuta.
DKasada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monsuta.
DKasada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. DKasada catches Monsuta right on the button with a cross.
Monsuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monsuta is trying hard to land a takedown here. DKasada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
DKasada dips to his left and cracks Monsuta with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
DKasada scores with a body shot.
DKasada cracks a nice hook into Monsuta's ribs.
Monsuta looks winded!
DKasada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monsuta is looking to clinch but DKasada is avoiding it.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by DKasada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada sizes up Monsuta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DKasada blocks a head kick by Monsuta.
DKasada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DKasada scores with a hook to the body. Monsuta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DKasada catches Monsuta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DKasada scores with a nice right hand.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown but DKasada shows good takedown defense.
Komedor DKasada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DKasada with a nice cross.
Monsuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DKasada thuds a left hand into Monsuta's body.
DKasada looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
Monsuta misses with a head kick.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
DKasada works Monsuta's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsuta walks into a straight right hand from DKasada.

It looks like Sho Monsuta has been cut.
DKasada cracks Monsuta with a right hand to the side of the head.
DKasada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. DKasada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monsuta.
DKasada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DKasada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monsuta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DKasada scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Monsuta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from DKasada as Monsuta shoots in.
DKasada feinted with a counter takedown.
DKasada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Komedor DKasada is winning the standup battle so far.
Monsuta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Monsuta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DKasada to the mat! DKasada manages to get full guard.
DKasada is looking to stand up but Monsuta isn't so interested in that idea.
DKasada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DKasada tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsuta is breathing heavily.

The fighters are working up against the cage. DKasada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DKasada trying to stall but Monsuta improves his position.
DKasada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DKasada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short body shot lands from DKasada as the two fighters clinch.
DKasada wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DKasada.
DKasada lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Monsuta lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DKasada wants to get back to full guard.
DKasada pushes Monsuta off looking to stand but Monsuta dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. DKasada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DKasada looking to control.
DKasada wants to stand up but Monsuta is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsuta wants to control from the top but DKasada keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

DKasada pushes Monsuta off and gets back to his feet.
Monsuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DKasada connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DKasada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for DKasada.
Monsuta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sho Monsuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsuta throws a head kick but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DKasada.
Monsuta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DKasada to score with a decent uppercut.
DKasada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from DKasada.
Good standup being displayed there by DKasada as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DKasada scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsuta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DKasada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monsuta on the side of the head.
DKasada lands a nice shot that snaps Monsuta's head back.
Monsuta takes one on the button.
Monsuta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monsuta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DKasada attempts a counter takedown but Monsuta avoids it well and moves away.
DKasada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Komedor DKasada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
That's time! DKasada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Monsuta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monsuta shoots in but DKasada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DKasada attempts a counter takedown but Monsuta avoids it well and moves away.
DKasada digs a good body shot into Monsuta's ribs.
Monsuta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DKasada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsuta can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Monsuta takes the fight into the clinch.
Monsuta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monsuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DKasada has Monsuta pressed against the cage, preventing Monsuta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DKasada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Monsuta.
DKasada tries to throw a body punch but Monsuta avoids it by throwing DKasada back against the cage.
DKasada scores with a shot to the side of Monsuta's head.
Stalling in the clinch from DKasada.
A hook to the body from DKasada.
DKasada pressing his opponent against the cage.
DKasada stalling in the clinch but Monsuta improves position.
DKasada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Monsuta up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from DKasada.
DKasada trying to control the position but instead, Monsuta has worked for underhooks and has pushed DKasada into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Komedor DKasada.
DKasada stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsuta. Monsuta gets slowly back to his feet.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
Monsuta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monsuta.
DKasada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Monsuta walks into a jab.
DKasada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as DKasada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monsuta doesn't seem phased though.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DKasada but DKasada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monsuta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DKasada pinned against the cage. DKasada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DKasada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monsuta. Monsuta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsuta walks into a left hand.

A momentary lapse in concentration from DKasada enables Monsuta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. DKasada manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Komedor DKasada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DKasada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monsuta is controlling him.
DKasada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsuta on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DKasada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sho Monsuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monsuta with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Komedor DKasada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DKasada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Komedor DKasada!