PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boros Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Downstait - Open Your Eyes. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Darrow
vs
Monet

170 cm
26
145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

170 cm
34
135 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Darrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boros Monet!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow checks a low kick from Monet.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monet lands a nice shot that snaps Darrow's head back.
Darrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hazzard County Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Darrow.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darrow misses with a hook
and Monet counters with a nice body shot.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses.
Darrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Darrow gets a clinch.
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monet is trying to break free.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Monet.
Monet blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Monet avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Monet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Monet working aggressively here.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monet wants to get back to striking at distance but Darrow won't allow it.
Monet blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
Nice body punch from Darrow.
Monet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monet is trying to push Darrow away but Darrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monet blocks a body shot from Darrow.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow tries a body shot but Monet blocks it.
Darrow throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Darrow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monet tries to break free but Darrow pushes him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Monet controls the action.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Monet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darrow scores with a nice head shot.
Monet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darrow throws a low kick but Monet moves out of range easily.
Monet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet misses with a head kick.
Darrow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Darrow darts in and clinches Monet up against the cage.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darrow misses with a knee to the head.
Monet blocks a body shot from Darrow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Monet's head.
Monet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow keeps control of Monet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Monet's head.
Monet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monets head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Monet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.

Monet is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow 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.

A clash of legs there as Monet blocks the low kick.
Monet avoids the head kick by Darrow.
Monet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monet just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDarrow.
Some wild striking there from Monet.
Monet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darrow thinking.
Darrow lands with a nice body punch.
Darrow misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. Monet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Evan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Darrow forces Monet back against the cage and clinches.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darrow lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Monet is trying to force a seperation but Darrow has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monet is breathing heavily.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow tries a body shot but Monet blocks it.
Monet tries to circle away but Darrow has him pinned against the cage.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monet blocks a body shot from Darrow.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Monet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Darrow.
Monet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow gets through Monet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow tries a body shot but Monet blocks it.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Darrow.
Monet is trying to force a seperation but Darrow has the dominant position.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
A frustrated look appears on Monet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darrow lands a damaging elbow.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Monet takes a shot to the head.
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evan Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Monet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Monet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monet's efforts to push away.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow works on Monet's body with a couple of short punches.
Monet prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Monet misses with some punches.

Monet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Monet misses the target.
Darrow goes for a double leg but Monet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monet continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Monet missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darrow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darrow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monet if he has to take too many more of those.
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Darrow scores with a takedown into Monet's guard.
Darrow wants to pass the guard but Monet is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Monet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Darrow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Darrow is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow uses his free foot to push down on Monet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monet.
Darrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darrow controlling the pace for now.

Darrow wants to finish this one by submission but Monet is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Darrow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darrow scoring with strikes but Monet is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Darrow throws a body kick that misses
and Monet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Evan Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.

Darrow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monet sprawls well initially but Darrow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Darrow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Monet misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monet can do to turn this around?
Monet blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Monet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Monet circles away.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monet.
A head kick misses from Monet.
Darrow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Darrow closes the distance and clinches.
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow prevents Monet from breaking the clinch.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Monet blocks an elbow strike.
Monet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Monet avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage.
Monet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darrow misses with an elbow strike.
Darrow misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monet.
Monet wants to get back to striking at distance but Darrow won't allow it.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow cracks Monet with a nice body shot.
Monet is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
Monet wants to break free but Darrow has control.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
Darrow prevents Monet from breaking the clinch.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monet's elbow.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monet prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monet is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Monet tries to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling the position.
Darrow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Darrow had his way with Boros Monet in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monet seems to have recovered his senses.

Darrow darts in and clinches Monet up against the cage.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monet backwards.
Darrow lands a left hand.
Monet takes a shot to the head.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Monet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monet tries to break free but Darrow pushes him back against the cage.
Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monet's efforts to push away.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Monet cracks Darrow with a nice body shot.
Darrow lands a left hand.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boros Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a knee to the head.
Darrow lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Monet to his knees! Darrow keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Darrow!
Evan Darrow is the new lightweight champion!