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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Monstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul comes into the arena with Lamb of God-Omerta blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Monstra's choice of entrance music: Slayer - Hate Worldwide. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Monstra!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul misses with a right hand
and Monstra counters with a straight right hand.
David Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Monstra misses the target.
Paul throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Monstra's head.
Paul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monstra throws a right hand that Paul ducks under and follows up with a left that Paul also avoids with ease.
Paul misses with a hook
and Monstra counters with a stiff right hand.
Monstra looks to land a left hand but Paul moved out of range nicely.
Paul misses with an uppercut
and Monstra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul is looking to chop away at Monstra's legs.
Monstra throws a right hand that misses
and Paul counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Paul misses
and Monstra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul tries to clinch but Monstra is having none of it.
Paul moves away from the strike by Monstra.
Monstra throws a lazy uppercut
and Paul counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monstra thows a body shot but no joy.
Monstra throws a shot to the body.
Paul misses with an uppercut
and Monstra counters with a stiff right hand.
Monstra circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monstra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monstra.
Monstra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monstra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monstra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Monstra.
Monstra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Paul.
Paul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monstra.
Monstra slips a jab from Paul.
Paul connects with a crisp jab.
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monstra misses with a left hand
and Paul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Monstra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paul uses from the top position.
Paul is looking to stand up but Monstra won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to control from the top but Monstra keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Monstra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paul's guard.
Monstra content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monstra trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paul jabs Monstra right on the nose. Monstra blinks but takes it well.
Monstra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monstra with a jab.
Paul throws a low kick but Monstra avoids it.
Paul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paul doesn't manage to clinch there - Monstra circles away.
Monstra swinging wildly here.
Paul slips a jab from Monstra.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch but Monstra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Paul misses.
Monstra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Paul wants to clinch up but Monstra keeps it at a distance.
Paul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paul manages to avoid it.
Paul slips a straight right by Monstra.
Nice defenses there by Paul.
Monstra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monstra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monstra connects with the punch.
Paul misses with a looping right.
Paul takes a swing at Monstra's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monstra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paul counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monstra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monstra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Monstra dominated that 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.
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monstra momentarily.
Monstra misses with a double jab.
Monstra swings widly with a right hand
and Paul counters with a good low kick that Monstra was not able to check.
Monstra throws the left hand but Paul avoids the punch easily.
Marcus Monstra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monstra finds it's way round the side to connect with Paul's head.
Monstra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paul misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Monstra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paul dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monstra. That did some damage!
Paul throws an off balance right hand
and Monstra counters with a series of strikes. Paul will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul throws a series of punches but Monstra moves out of range.
Paul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monstra counters with a straight right hand.
Paul lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monstra's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monstra with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monstra is breathing heavily.
Monstra scores with a three punch combo!
Paul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paul throws a big shot that misses.
Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monstra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paul manages to avoid it.
Paul throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monstra throws a looping overhand right but Paul ducks down to avoid it.
Paul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monstra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paul tries to clinch up.
Monstra throws a right and a left that Paul avoids nicely.
Paul takes one on the button.
Paul misses the jab.
Monstra sizes up Paul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to clinch up.
Monstra throws an off balance right hand
and Paul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monstra misses with a right hand
and Paul counters with a good low kick that Monstra was not able to check.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monstra checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Monstra finds it's target.
Monstra lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paul moves into the clinch.
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!
Monstra is looking to control Paul's arms but Paul gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monstra has his back to the cage.
Paul lands with a left to the head.
Paul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paul just leaning against Monstra, taking a breather.
Paul tries a body shot but Monstra blocks it.
Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paul pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Paul as the two fighters clinch.
Paul misses with some punches.
Paul swings wildly with an uppercut but Monstra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Paul as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Monstra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paul cracks Monstra with a nice body shot.
Paul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Paul.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul struggles to land a body shot inside as Monstra controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paul.
Paul misses with a punch on the inside.
Monstra tries to break the clinch but Paul is controlling the position.
Paul misses with the head strike.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monstra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monstra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paul - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Paul - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paul.
David Paul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monstra or not.
Paul misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Paul.
Paul lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is leaning against Monstra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paul tries to work over Monstra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monstra tries to pull guard but Paul won't allow it.
Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monstra backwards.
Monstra blocking some punches.
Paul throws a head punch that misses.
Monstra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Paul.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monstra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paul walks away with a smile on his face. Monstra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
David Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Monstra.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paul.
Paul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monstra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paul throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paul throws a leg kick which misses Monstra's front leg but catches the back leg as Monstra tries to avoid it.
Paul works the jab nicely.
Paul misses with a hook. Monstra ducked under it nicely.
Paul jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Paul dominated that second round.
That's time! Paul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Monstra keeps the fight on the outside.
Paul connects with a single shot there.
Paul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paul sizes up Monstra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Paul tenderised Monstra's leg. Monstra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paul swings for the body but Monstra moves out of range.
Monstra looks to land a combination but Paul avoids it well.
Paul misses the jab.
Paul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monstra.
Paul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paul.
Monstra misses with a looping right.
Paul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paul takes a swing at Monstra's ribcage but misses.
Monstra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul tries to clinch but Monstra moves away
and Monstra counters with a left and a right that stings Paul.
Monstra throws a hook but Paul avoids it easily.
Paul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monstra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paul jabs at Monstra's body.
Paul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paul throws a head punch that misses.
Paul pushes Monstra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monstra misses with a punch on the inside.
Paul prevents a body shot from Monstra.
Paul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paul lands a nice shot to the body.
Monstra pulls Paul into guard.
Paul stands and steps away. Monstra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Paul thumps Monstra with a low kick.
Paul connects with a crisp jab.
Paul tries to clinch but Monstra moves away
and Monstra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Paul.
Paul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monstra's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monstra thows a body shot but no joy.
Monstra looks to throw the jab but Paul is out of range.
Monstra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monstra there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paul scores with a leg kick.
Monstra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paul finds it's way round the side to connect with Monstra's head.
Nice shot by Paul.
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!
Paul misses with a looping right.
Paul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monstra momentarily.
Monstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul misses with a body kick.
Monstra blocks a low kick nicely.
Paul lands a leg kick that knocks Monstra off balance momentarily.
Paul is looking to slow Monstra down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monstra.
Paul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Paul has closed the distance and engaged Monstra in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paul.
Monstra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Paul there.
Paul lands with a shot to the body.
Paul misses with a straight left.
Paul throws a head kick that half lands.
Paul throws an off balance right hand
and Monstra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paul slips under a jab from Monstra.
Paul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul throws an off balance right hand
letting Monstra counter with a right hand.
Monstra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paul. Paul obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monstra.
Monstra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paul counters with a nice uppercut.
Monstra moves forwards but Paul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paul is looking to slow Monstra down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paul scores with a one two! Monstra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Monstra avoids the body shot from Paul.
Paul lands a head kick!
Paul clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monstra.
A right handed body shot lands from Paul.
Paul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monstra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paul is struggling to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Paul!
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