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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Ocean - Island drumming. Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Take my hand. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
8 - 5 - 2 |
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165 cm
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146 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones thows a leg kick but Monroe checks it
and Monroe counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Monroe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monroe.
Ground and pound from Monroe.
Monroe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monroe thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Monroe is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Monroe connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monroe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Monroe wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Monroe thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Monroe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Monroe is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Monroe lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control here.
Monroe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Monroe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monroe thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Monroe.
Monroe wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monroe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monroe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monroe working Jones over with strikes.
Monroe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monroe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monroe's back!
You can see the frustration on Monroe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones working for a choke but Monroe is defending well.
Jones has the hooks in. Monroe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Monroe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Monroe tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Monroe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Monroe wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Monroe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monroe.
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monroe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Monroe trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Monroe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Monroe stuffs the takedown.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monroe pinned against the cage. Monroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ricky Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.
Monroe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Monroe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws a head kick but Monroe moves out of range.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monroe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monroe stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Monroe throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Monroe being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Monroe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones stands and throws Monroe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Monroe struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monroe sneaks back into half guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Monroe is a slippery customer.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Monroe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Monroe wants to get back to full guard.
Jones controlling the pace.
Monroe tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monroe is working hard here to advance position.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monroe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monroe slips a straight right by Jones.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Monroe misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
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 Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Monroe throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Monroe's knee but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones with the counter takedown but Monroe avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricky Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones tries to work over Monroe's front leg with a kick but Monroe checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
Jones moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones sizes up Monroe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a leg kick but Monroe checks it.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
Monroe works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Monroe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a fast counter high kick but Monroe manages to duck under it in time.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Jones avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monroe to score with a decent uppercut.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Monroe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is trying to control Monroe's posture but Monroe avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Monroe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones regains half guard, as Monroe was trying to land strikes.
Brian Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe working Jones over with strikes.
Monroe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monroe.
Monroe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Monroe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Monroe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ricky Monroe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monroe lands with a punch from half guard.
Monroe drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones has hold of Monroe's hands but Monroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monroe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Monroe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monroe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Monroe lands with a punch from half guard.
Monroe is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monroe trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Monroe is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monroe lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monroe 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Monroe!
Ricky Monroe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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