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Event:
HFC 288 Satan vs Wade
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Molovgomedov scores with a leg kick.
Monroe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monroe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Molovgomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Molovgomedov lands a head shot.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Monroe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Molovgomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Molovgomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Monroe has been cut.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Molovgomedov misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Molovgomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
Monroe throws a low kick but Molovgomedov moves out of range easily.
Molovgomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monroe throws a body punch but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Monroe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Molovgomedov avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Molovgomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Condor Training in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Monroe cracks Molovgomedov with an open hand slap.
Monroe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Molovgomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov digs a good hook to Monroe's body.
Molovgomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe looks winded!
Molovgomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Molovgomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Molovgomedov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Molovgomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Molovgomedov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molovgomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monroe misses with a leg kick
and Molovgomedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Molovgomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Molovgomedov looks to land a body kick but Monroe moved away.
Monroe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Molovgomedov counters with a quick kick to the body but Monroe blocks it.#T2#
Molovgomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Molovgomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Molovgomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monroe.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Molovgomedov finish him?
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molovgomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov lands a big head kick that sends Monroe to the canvas! Molovgomedov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov!
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Event:
HFC 284 Catchmaer vs Viceroy
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Monroe throws a right and a left that Mihattovic avoids nicely.
Mihattovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Mihattovic does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Mihattovic lands a big head kick that sends Monroe tumbling to the mat! Mihattovic takes a step backwards and waves Monroe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Jon Monroe has been cut.
Mihattovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mihattovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Mihattovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mihattovic takes one to the side of the head.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihattovic.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mihattovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Mihattovic moves out of range easily. #CL#
Mihattovic clinches up against the cage.
Mihattovic is stalling here.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monroe can't break the clinch.
Monroe tries to circle away but Mihattovic has him pinned against the cage.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mihattovic stalling in the clinch but Monroe improves position.
Mihattovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Monroe tries to break the clinch but Mihattovic is controlling the position. #T1#
Mihattovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mihattovic.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Mihattovic is looking for a counter combo.
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Mihattovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mihattovic has him pressed against the cage.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mihattovic has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mihattovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl out of it but Mihattovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monroe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monroe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mihattovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Mihattovic persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nebojsa Mihattovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 frustrated look appears on Monroe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mihattovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2##BC2#
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Mihattovic slips under a jab from Monroe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monroe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Mihattovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monroe!#SUB#
Mihattovic tries for a kimura but Monroe is defending well.
Monroe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mihattovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Mihattovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Monroe is defending well. #SUB#
Mihattovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mihattovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Monroe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mihattovic asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Mihattovic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monroe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mihattovic is putting a hurting on Monroe here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Mihattovic swings around for an armbar but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mihattovic's guard.
Monroe tries to stand but Mihattovic is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SU2#
Monroe gets to his feet. Mihattovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mihattovic on the side of the head.
Monroe thuds a left hand into Mihattovic's body.
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mihattovic. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Monroe sends Mihattovic down but not out. Monroe dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Mihattovic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Monroe decides to stand back up.
Oh Mihattovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mihattovic walks straight into a right hand from Monroe - that's dropped him! Monroe jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mihattovic from any more punishment! Mihattovic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jon Monroe!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Monroe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 280 Lewis vs Lyons II
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Humans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monroe swivels and escapes.
Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Humans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Humans ducks down to avoid it.
Humans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monroe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Humans at a distance.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humans manages to avoid it.
Humans throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe thinks about countering with a head kick.
Monroe lands with a straight right. Humans didn't see that one coming.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Humans eats them both and turns towards Monroe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Humans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Humans saw that one coming.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Humans avoids nicely.
Humans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
Humans avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Humans has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Humans.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Humans! But no joy.
Humans tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe is looking to counter punch.
Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe checks a leg kick nicely.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Humans moves out of range easily.
Monroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monroe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Monroe has been cut.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humans.
Monroe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Humans slips under a jab.
Monroe misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Humans counters with a crisp one two that drops Monroe! Humans thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Monroe to his feet! Monroe is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Monroe knocks Humans to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Humans is rocked!
Humans tries to buck Monroe off but Monroe is having none of it.
Humans is still in real trouble! Can Monroe finish him?#SU#
Monroe decides to stand back up.
Monroe steps in with a hook that catches Humans right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Monroe follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Humans looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Monroe!
A relieved looking Jon Monroe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hunting Humans spoke after the fight, saying 'It's killing me every day!till I avenge this loss!!!!'.
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Event:
AD364: 155lb Tournament Finale
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Monroe lands a nice hook to Lil III's body. Lil III takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lil IIIs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe takes a swing at Lil III's ribcage but misses.
Monroe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lil III. Lil III circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe is looking to counter punch.
Monroe misses with a hook. Lil III ducked under it nicely.
Lil III fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monroe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lil III displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lil III lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lil III chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lil III cracks a nice hook into Monroe's ribs.
Lil III slips a jab from Monroe.
Nice shot by Monroe.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lil III.
Lil III looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Lil III - just one landing.
Lil III darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.#T1#
Monroe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lil III manages to avoid it.
Lil III walks into a jab.
Monroe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monroe throws the left hand but Lil III avoids the punch easily.
Lil III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe backing away here, and Lil III unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lil III is out of range.
Lil III misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Lil III throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monroe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lil III checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lil III lands a head shot.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lil III lands the left hand.
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe avoids the body shot from Lil III.
Monroe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lil III checks a leg kick.
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps Lil III's head back.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monroe wants to land a leg kick but Lil III is out of range. #T2#
Lil III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Lil III is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Monroe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lil III's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.
Lil III scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monroe feints and then cracks Lil III's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lil III down.
Monroe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lil III checks a leg kick.
Lil III was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lil III buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monroe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lil III looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lil III misses the jab.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lil III throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
Lil III connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Lil III as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Lil III on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lil III blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Lil III works over Monroe's head and body with a nice combination.
Lil III connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lil III on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lil III moves away.
Lil III works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
Lil III scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
A big right from Lil III misses.
Lil III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe digs a good hook to Lil III's body.
Lil III buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Lil III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe scores with a head kick. Lil III tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lil III.
Lil III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monroe throws a head kick that Lil III semi-blocks.
Lil III connects with a solid leg kick.
Lil III throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lil III throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It appears Monroe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Monroe looks to land a combination but Lil III avoids it well.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Lil III moves out of range.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Lil III counters with an outside leg kick.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Monroe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lil III's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lil III darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monroe wants to land a leg kick but Lil III is out of range.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monroe throwing a counter right hand but Lil III manages to avoid it.
Monroe scores with a nice strike.
Lil III tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.
Monroe throws a front kick aimed at Lil III's knee but Lil III avoids it well.
Lil III lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monroe wants to slow Lil III down by chopping away at his legs.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Lil III lands with a good body shot.
Monroe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lil III is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lil III.
Monroe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lil III lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lil III.
Lil III lands with a right hand.
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Lil III finds it's way through Monroe's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ba Lil III will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lil III uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monroe has time to react.
Monroe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lil III takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lil III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Ba Lil III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Monroe as he checks the leg kick.
Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Lil III looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lil III takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lil III manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil III.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Monroe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Lil III displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Monroe checks a low kick from Lil III.
Monroe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lil III fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monroe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Lil III lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lil III.
Monroe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lil III checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lil III lunges at Monroe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monroe's hand.
Lil III lands a slapping body shot.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
Lil III cracks Monroe with an open hand slap.
Lil III will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Lil III's shoulder, as Lil III tries to avoid the shot.
Lil III misses with a body shot.
Lil III is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monroe is looking to slow Lil III down with leg kicks.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lil III counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe throws a hook but Lil III blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Lil III.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Lil III ducks down to avoid it.
Lil III misses with a two punch combination.
Lil III lands a lovely overhand right.
Lil III lands an overhand right.#T2#
Jab, jab by Lil III - just one landing.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lil III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monroe is looking to chop away at Lil III's legs.
Monroe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lil III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lil III bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lil III scores with a leg kick.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lil III! But no joy.
Lil III fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
Lil III lands a jab to the head.
Monroe scores with a hook.
Monroe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lil III throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lil IIIs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lil III misses the shot to the body.
Monroe tries to move into range but Lil III moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Good shot there by Lil III.
Lil III uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Lil III is just out of range.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Lil III is out of range.
Monroe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monroe blocks a low kick nicely.
Lil III connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil III was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Lil III moves his leg out of the way.
Lil III misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lil III lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Monroe defending well as Lil III loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe motions for Lil III to come forward. Monroe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lil III uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monroe has time to react.
Lil III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lil III has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Lil III throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lil III keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lil III digs a good hook to Monroe's body.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses
and Lil III counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monroe thinking.
Lil III fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.
Lil III scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monroe doesn't seem bothered though.
Lil III lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lil III keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Monroe backing away here, and Lil III unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lil III gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monroe.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lil III throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lil III throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lil III scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lil III lands a body shot.
Lil III lands a jab to Monroe's midsection.
Monroe takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lil III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick from Lil III.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Monroe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lil III scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monroe in his tracks.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lil III.
Lil III slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps Lil III's head back.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Monroe tenderised Lil III's leg. Lil III is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monroe ducks right into an uppercut from Lil III.
Lil III lands a glancing blow to the side of Monroe's head.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Lil III ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe blocks a low kick nicely.
Lil III scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monroe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lil III moves away.
Lil III lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monroe's sensitive parts.
Nice shot by Lil III.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe throws the kick towards the body but Lil III avoids it.#T1#
Lil III throws a shot from downtown. Monroe moves away and avoids it.
Monroe throws a body punch but Lil III moves out of range.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Lil III ducks down to avoid it.
Lil III doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lil III blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Lil III keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Lil III's shoulder, as Lil III tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Lil III misses.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lil III fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lil III scores with a body shot.
Lil III throws a shot to the body.
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
Lil III moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monroe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lil III cracks the inside of Monroe's front leg.
BOOM! Lil III lands a beautiful left hook that drops Monroe. Monroe tries to recover but Lil III is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Monroe lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ba Lil III!
Ba Lil III thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD359:155lb Tournament R2
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valente tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe lands a two punch combo.
Monroe throws out a powerful jab.
Valente misses with a wild body shot.
Valente scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Valente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valente looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Monroe blocks the leg kick.
Monroe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valente checks it well.
Valente throws a front kick aimed at Monroe's knee but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valente.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Valente connects with a crisp jab.
Valente 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.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valente counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
Valente looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.#T1#
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Valente paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Valente looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Valente - just one landing.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Valente is out of range.
Valente moves out of range as Monroe throws a body kick.
Valente lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valente.
Valente tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.
Valente fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monroe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valente to score with a decent uppercut.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valente checks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valente is looking to counter punch.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Valente sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valente is out of range.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valente.
Valente scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valente.
Valente takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valente throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valente is out of range.
Valente looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe throws the left hand but Valente avoids the punch easily.
Valente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valente looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valente. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Valente on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valente fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valente dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Valente moves out of range.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valente manages to avoid it.
Valente misses with a looping right.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Valente moves out of range easily. #T3#
Valente works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valente misses with a straight left.
Valente is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Valente throws a front kick aimed at Monroe's knee but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Valente's head but Valente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valente scores with a leg kick.
Monroe misses the jab.
A jab from Valente misses.
A jab from Valente finds it's way through Monroe's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Valente defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Valente misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valente checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valente. #CL#
Valente takes the fight into the clinch.
Valente throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Monroe's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valente misses with a looping right.
Monroe throws out a leg kick but Valente moves out of range and Monroe only half commits.
Monroe scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valente fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Valente moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valente makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Valente.
Valente misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body punch
and Valente counters with a straight right hand.
Valente avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valente.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valente takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Crunch! Monroe slams his shin into Valente's torso.
Valente blocks a leg kick.
Valente misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valente is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monroe.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valente tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Monroe will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Valente takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valente loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Monroe throws a hook but Valente avoids it easily.
Jon Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Monroe throws a lazy head kick
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valente.
Valente swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valente misses with a looping right.
Monroe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Valente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valente. That did some damage!
Valente tries to clinch up.
Valente throws a leg kick which misses Monroe's front leg but catches the back leg as Monroe tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valente.
Valente steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Valente stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valente uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valente connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valente is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Valente throws a body shot but no joy.
Valente takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Valente's defenses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monroe!
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Valente is out of range. #CL#
Valente darts in and clinches Monroe up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valente. #BC2#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valente moves out of range of the leg kick from Monroe.
Valente avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Valente throws out a leg kick but Monroe moves out of range and Valente only half commits.
Valente avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Monroe blocks the leg kick.
Valente takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Valente fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Valente moves out of range.
Valente throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Valente avoids it with no problem.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valente keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.#T2#
Valente is working Monroe over against the cage.
Valente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valente scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valente throws a good cross that connects.
Valente tries to work over Monroe's front leg with a kick but Monroe checks it.
A nice side step and Monroe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valente will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe lands a jab to the head.
Valente throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
Monroe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monroe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valente catches Monroe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valente lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Valente feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
Monroe defending well as Valente loads up on a big left hand.
Valente buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Valente wants to clinch.
Monroe throws a body punch but Valente moves out of range.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Valente's body. Valente takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valente scores with the left hand. Monroe knows he should have avoided that one.
Monroe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valente throws a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Valente moved away.
Valente lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monroe throws the left hand but Valente avoids the punch easily.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Valente is out of range.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valente. That did some damage!
Monroe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valente dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe slips under a jab from Valente.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Valente is just out of range.#T4#
Valente scores with a nice right hand.
Valente lands a leg kick that knocks Monroe off balance momentarily.
Valente misses with a straight right.
Monroe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valente slips under a jab from Monroe.
A big left from Valente misses.
Monroe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valente's hands.
Valente wants to clinch.
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Monroe.#CL#
Valente moves into range and clinches up with Monroe.#BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valente.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valente blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valente.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valente.
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 Carlinhos Valente will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valente moves away from the strike by Monroe.
An attempted straight right counter from Valente misses the target.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Valente fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valente blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valente.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valente looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valente scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valente avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Valente blocks a jab.
Valente scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Valente. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valente.
A slow jab from Valente misses its intended target.
Valente attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe throws a body punch but Valente moves out of range.
Monroe misses with a shot to the body
and Valente counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valente.
Valente blocks a jab.
Valente lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Valente moves out of range of the body kick.
Valente dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Valente's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#CL#
Valente has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Valente.
Monroe is trying to push Valente away but Valente has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valente tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe is trying to push Valente away but Valente has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Monroe is trying to force a seperation but Valente has the dominant position.#BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Valente connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe wants to slow Valente down by chopping away at his legs.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valente uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Valente slips under a jab.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Valente.
Jab by Valente.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valente.
Valente tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Valente defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
Valente fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monroe just manages to avoid it.
Monroe looks to land a body kick but Valente moved away.
Valente throws a shot to the body.
Valente's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.
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 jab from Monroe misses.
Valente ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Valente lands a right hook to the body.
Valente jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe throws a jab when Valente was well out of range.
Valente was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe throws a leg kick which misses Valente's front leg but catches the back leg as Valente tries to avoid it. #CL#
Valente fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valente.
Valente backing away here, and Monroe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Valente lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monroe at a distance.
A lazy left from Valente finds it's target.
Valente connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valente counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valente.
Valente connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Valente 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.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valente uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Valente counters with a nice uppercut.
Valente misses with a looping right.
Valente throws a leg kick but Monroe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valente lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valente checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Valente tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valente fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valente with a hook.
Valente wants to clinch.
Valente checks a low kick from Monroe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Valente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe motions for Valente to come forward. Monroe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Valente wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Valente scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Valente throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valente looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valente.
Valente misses with a straight right.
Valente lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Valente takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valente scores with a leg kick.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valente uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
A head kick by Monroe misses
and Valente counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monroe thinking.
Valente throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monroe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlinhos Valente showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valente 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlinhos Valente!
Carlinhos Valente decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD356:155lb Tournament R1
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Monroe slips a straight right by Roberts.
Monroe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monroe.
Roberts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monroe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roberts in his tracks.
Monroe tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monroe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
Monroe lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Monroe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monroe fakes the leg kick and cracks Roberts in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe lands a head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe slips a jab and a cross from Roberts.
Monroe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monroe sizes up Roberts with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roberts thinks about the counter body kick.
Roberts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monroe to score with a decent uppercut.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Monroe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch lands to the side of Roberts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monroe keeps Roberts at a distance using the push kick.
We've been told by Monroe's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe.
Good shot there by Monroe.
Monroe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe.
Roberts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roberts misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Roberts moves out of range as Monroe strikes.#T2#
Monroe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
Roberts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monroe.
Monroe cracks Roberts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roberts blocks a jab.
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Monroe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roberts is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Monroe moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Monroe!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Monroe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 317
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Pickton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pickton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickton moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pickton is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Monroe leaves Pickton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Pickton blocks a jab.
Pickton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
#TD#
Pickton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monroe keeps working.
Monroe is trying to buck Pickton off.#T1#
Monroe stops Pickton from passing to mount.
Monroe is not content to let Pickton control the position.
Pickton controls the position.
Pickton tries to score with some ground and pound. Monroe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pickton wants to control for a moment but Monroe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pickton 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monroe is refusing to be controlled, as Pickton sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pickton with the ground and pound but Monroe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pickton is pushing down on Monroe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monroe is fighting to maintain full guard but Pickton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Monroe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pickton.
Pickton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pickton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Monroe is staying active underneath Pickton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pickton thows a huge punch but Monroe dodges it nicely.
Pickton slips a nice elbow through Monroe's hands, connecting with Monroe's forehead.
Pickton thows a huge punch but Monroe dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Pickton is nestled in close to Monroe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pickton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Monroe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monroe wants to stand up but Pickton is controlling him.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Pickton from controlling successfully.
Pickton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pickton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pickton working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pickton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pickton is looking to advance position but Monroe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Monroe tries to get up but Pickton was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Pickton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Monroe wants to stand up but Pickton is controlling him.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Pickton from controlling successfully.
Pickton wants to pass the guard but Monroe is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Monroe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pickton darts in looking for a takedown but Monroe gets double underhooks and turns Pickton into the cage.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pickton manages to avoid it.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monroe stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Pickton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pickton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monroe. That one must have hurt.
Pickton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monroe connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Pickton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pickton shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monroe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Monroe lands with a good body shot.
Monroe stuffs the takedown attempt from Pickton. Pickton gets slowly back to his feet.
Pickton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pickton checks a leg kick.
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
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 slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Pickton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pickton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Pickton moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Monroe as Pickton shoots in.
Monroe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Monroe cracks Pickton with a right hand to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
Pickton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monroe throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pickton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monroe won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Monroe explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pickton.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pickton moves away.#CL#
Pickton clinches. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Jon Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monroe wants it to stay on the feet.
Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pickton.
Pickton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Monroe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pickton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Pickton avoids them all with ease.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pickton blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Pickton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monroe is looking to slow Pickton down with leg kicks.
Monroe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pickton's calf.
Monroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Pickton backs off Monroe throws a huge counter combo but Pickton manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Monroe. No joy for Pickton on that attempt.
Pickton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monroe avoids it really well and circles away.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Pickton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monroe. That one must have hurt.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Pickton moves out of range.
Pickton slips a straight right by Monroe.
Pickton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Pickton persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Pickton slips the punch.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickton walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pickton. That did some damage!
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pickton has time to react.
Pickton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Pickton tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Pickton looks for a takedown but Monroe sprawls well.
Pickton tries for a takedown but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pickton or perhaps it was just good defense by Monroe, which made it look bad.
Monroe thuds his right hand into Pickton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Monroe does it's job there.
Pickton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pickton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pickton blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Pickton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Pickton shoots in and bounces Monroe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Monroe pushes Pickton off and gets back to his feet.
Pickton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pickton goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
Pickton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monroe can pounce on him.
Pickton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Monroe.
Monroe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pickton eats them both and turns towards Monroe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pickton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pickton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Monroe.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Pickton slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pickton is out of range and Monroe settles back down.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pickton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pickton fails with the takedown.
Monroe jabs at Pickton's body.
Monroe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pickton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pickton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monroe wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Pickton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pickton's head backwards.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. Pickton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pickton on the side of 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!
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pickton. That did some damage!#TD#
Pickton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monroe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Monroe has his feet on Pickton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Pickton dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Pickton misses with a takedown attempt - Monroe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monroe lands a head kick. Pickton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A bone on bone clash there as Pickton blocks the leg kick.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monroe tries to bum rush Pickton with a series of wild strikes but Pickton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pickton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pickton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pickton tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Monroe as Pickton shoots in.
Monroe lands with a kick to the temple. Pickton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice shot lands for Monroe.#T2#
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
Nice sprawl there from Monroe as Pickton shoots in.
Pickton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pickton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pickton needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pickton.
Monroe throws a good cross that connects.
Pickton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pickton shoots in but no luck this time.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Pickton walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Monroe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monroe lands with an overhand left.
Pickton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC2#
Pickton is rocked!
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Pickton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monroe sprawls well. Monroe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pickton gets slowly back to his feet.
Monroe cracks Pickton with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Monroe throws out a leg kick but Pickton moves out of range and Monroe only half commits.
Robert Pickton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe throws a hook but Pickton avoids it easily.
Pickton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monroe throws a series of strikes that have Pickton backpedaling.
Jon Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Monroe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pickton fails with the takedown.#T4#
Pickton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monroe. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pickton takes one on the button.
Pickton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monroe sprawls well. Monroe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pickton gets slowly back to his feet.
Monroe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monroe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monroe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pickton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pickton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monroe.
Pickton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monroe.
Pickton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pickton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monroe can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monroe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Monroe!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Monroe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Robert Pickton spoke after the fight, saying 'This is most likely they last fight of my Career, Id like to thank the fans, my sponsors and my manager Alexander Biro for this opportunity that will last throughout my lifetime. Bobby Butcher will never make it anywhere in this world and should retire while hes ahead'.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aigars Senko and Jon Monroe. Senko comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame by The Script. Monroe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aigars Senko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Senko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Monroe to the ground. Senko is now in Monroe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Senko (2) vs (0) Monroe
Senko trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Senko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Monroe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Senko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at UHK, Inc. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe has his foot on Senko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Senko works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now.
Senko advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Senko (5) vs (0) Monroe
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senko slows the pace down.
Monroe is not content to let Senko control the position.
Monroe is trying to control Senko's posture but Senko avoids it.
Senko wants to control but Monroe is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Senko happy to just control the position for now.
Senko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Senko trying to control the position but Monroe is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senko advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Senko (7) vs (0) Monroe
Monroe is squirming around, avoiding Senko's attempts to control the action.
Monroe prevents Senko from taking his back.
Senko 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Senko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Monroe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (7) vs (2) Monroe
Monroe postures up.
Senko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monroe is aware though and is defending well.
Monroe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Senko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Senko has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (9) vs (2) Monroe
Senko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monroe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Senko has managed to get both his arms back between Monroe's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Senko slips nicely into half guard.
Monroe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Senko moves into full mount! Monroe won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Senko (12) vs (2) Monroe
Monroe tries to lock up and control but Senko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Senko controlling the position easily from mount.
Senko moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Senko (15) vs (2) Monroe
That's six minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Monroe trying to control but not successfully.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Senko tries to keep control of the position but Monroe is staying busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to roll but Senko sticks to his back.
Senko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Senko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Monroe doesn't escape.
Senko tries to get the hooks in deep but Monroe pushed the leg off.
Monroe tries to roll but Senko sticks to his back.
Senko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Senko looking for the choke but no joy.
Senko is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Senko has the hooks in. Monroe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Monroe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Senko's arms.
Senko biding his time, controlling Monroe.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Senko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Monroe for as long as he can get away with.
Monroe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Senko.
Senko controlling from the back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Senko looking for the choke but no joy.
Monroe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Senko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Senko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Monroe doesn't escape.
Monroe rolls, trying to escape but Senko keeps control of the position.
Senko has got his arm under Monroe's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Monroe has spun round into Senko's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (15) vs (4) Monroe
Senko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monroe defends it easily.
Senko keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
Senko working for a triangle but Monroe defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control but Senko is working from the bottom.
Senko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monroe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Senko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Senko keeping full guard, as Monroe tries to pass.
Monroe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Senko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.
Monroe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Senko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monroe trying to move into half guard but instead Senko has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Senko (17) vs (4) Monroe
Senko trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Senko slips nicely into half guard.
Senko is taking a breather. Monroe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Senko seems to be looking for submissions.
Senko is working for a submission of some sort.
Monroe gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senko controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Senko takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Aigars Senko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malaipet Sasiprapa and Jon Monroe. Sasiprapa comes to the cage accompanied by Malaipet the Diamond. Monroe has chosen Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Malaipet Sasiprapa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Monroe has Sasiprapa up against the cage in a clinch.
Sasiprapa stops a takedown attempt from Monroe.
Sasiprapa has hold of one of Monroe's legs. Monroe is fighting the takedown attempt but Sasiprapa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sasiprapa (2) vs (0) Monroe
Sasiprapa is pushing down on Monroe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monroe is fighting to maintain full guard but Sasiprapa has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Sasiprapa seems content to control.
Sasiprapa wants to advance to full mount but Monroe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sasiprapa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now.
Sasiprapa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Sasiprapa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe has his foot on Sasiprapa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sasiprapa works his way back into a safe position though.
Sasiprapa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sasiprapa looking to pass the guard.
Sasiprapa wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Monroe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Monroe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sasiprapa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monroe controls Sasiprapa momentarily but Sasiprapa frees himself.
Sasiprapa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monroe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sasiprapa has managed to get both his arms back between Monroe's legs - danger averted.
Monroe working a defensive guard but Sasiprapa manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sasiprapa (5) vs (0) Monroe
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Monroe's face as Sasiprapa controls the position.
Sasiprapa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monroe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sasiprapa is looking to take a break and control but Monroe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is trying to improve his position.
Sasiprapa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monroe, who protects the arm well.
Sasiprapa wants to control but Monroe is keeping him busy.
Monroe tries to bench press Sasiprapa off him but Sasiprapa keeps the position.
Monroe is trying to escape the position but Sasiprapa is controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa trying to control the action but Monroe is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Monroe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sasiprapa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monroe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monroe struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is not content to let Sasiprapa control the position.
Monroe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sasiprapa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sasiprapa looking to control but instead Monroe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Monroe is looking for a sweep. Sasiprapa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monroe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sasiprapa 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sasiprapa pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sasiprapa is trying to control. Monroe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monroe actively working from the bottom here.
Sasiprapa is pressing down on Monroe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Monroe is holding on for now.
Sasiprapa seems to be working for a kimura but Monroe defends the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa trying to advance position but Monroe counters by regaining guard.
Sasiprapa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Sasiprapa from controlling successfully.
Sasiprapa wants to pass the guard but Monroe is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is working hard here to advance position.
Monroe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sasiprapa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monroe's guard.
Monroe is trying to control but can't.
Monroe is refusing to be controlled, as Sasiprapa sits in half guard.
Monroe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sasiprapa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sasiprapa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sasiprapa (5) vs (4) Monroe
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is keeping busy.
Monroe has the hooks in. Sasiprapa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Monroe has good solid back control here.
Will Monroe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sasiprapa rolls, trying to escape but Monroe keeps control of the position.
Monroe tries to keep control of the position but Sasiprapa is staying busy.
Monroe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sasiprapa.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Monroe controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Monroe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Monroe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control.
Monroe keeps control of the position easily here as Sasiprapa tries to buck him off.
Monroe looking for the choke from the back.
Sasiprapa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Monroe.
Monroe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sasiprapa doesn't escape.
Sasiprapa showing good submission defense here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Sasiprapa showing good submission defense here.
Monroe working for a choke but Sasiprapa is defending well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Monroe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Monroe tries to keep control of the position but Sasiprapa is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe controlling well, preventing Sasiprapa from escaping the position.
Monroe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasiprapa takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Malaipet Sasiprapa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonas Wolter and Jon Monroe. Monroe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonas Wolter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jon Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Monroe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wolter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wolter (0) vs (4) Monroe
You can see the frustration on Wolter's face as Monroe controls the position.
Wolter is looking to reverse the position.
Wolter is letting Monroe control him for a moment.
Monroe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolter is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wolter is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Monroe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Monroe prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wolter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Monroe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Monroe prefers to stall for the moment though.
It looks like Monroe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wolter tries to buck Monroe off but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolter keeps working.
Wolter is trying to improve his position.
Monroe wants to control but Wolter is keeping him busy.
Wolter tries to buck Monroe off but Monroe is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter seems a little lost for a moment, as Monroe dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Wolter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monroe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolter is letting Monroe control him for a moment.
Monroe trying to control the action but Wolter is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wolter is looking to reverse the position.
Wolter is being controlled here.
Wolter is looking to regain half guard here but Monroe keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Monroe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Monroe prefers to stall for the moment though.
More stalling from Monroe.
Wolter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monroe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe staying calm.
Monroe wants to control but Wolter is keeping him busy.
Wolter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monroe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wolter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Monroe trying to control the position but Wolter is working away.
Monroe controls the position from side control.
Monroe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolter keeps working.
Wolter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monroe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monroe staying calm.
Wolter struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monroe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monroe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wolter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolter working a defensive guard here.
Monroe content to stall in guard here.
Wolter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Monroe stays in close to Wolter's body and controls the position.
Monroe won't allow Wolter to sweep him here.
Monroe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monroe content to stall in guard here.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Wolter keeps moving.
Monroe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wolter is trying to keep Monroe in close.
Wolter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wolter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monroe controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wolter trying to control the position.
Wolter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monroe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wolter working for a triangle but Monroe defends it easily.
Wolter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monroe controls the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wolter is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolter looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolter, not yet.
Monroe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wolter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolter is working hard here to advance position.
Monroe controlling from the top position.
Monroe won't allow Wolter to sweep him here.
Monroe slips nicely into half guard.
Wolter tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Monroe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolter wants to get back to full guard.
Monroe seems to be looking for submissions.
Monroe not doing much here.
Wolter is not content to let Monroe control the position.
Monroe controlling the action here.
Monroe seems to be working for a kimura but Wolter defends the submission attempt.
Wolter is not content to let Monroe control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wolter wants to get back to full guard.
Wolter trying to control from the bottom.
Monroe controlling the pace.
Monroe is looking to advance position but Wolter won't allow it.
Monroe not doing much here.
Wolter wants to improve his position but Monroe is controlling well.
Monroe controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is continuing to stall.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but Wolter defending well.
Wolter is looking to control Monroe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolter avoid being mounted?
Monroe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wolter tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
Monroe trying to control the pace.
Wolter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Monroe content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolter tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
Monroe wants to free his trapped foot but Wolter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wolter is looking to improve his position.
Monroe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wolter (0) vs (7) Monroe
Monroe prevents Wolter from getting the reversal.
Monroe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Monroe takes Wolter's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wolter is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wolter (0) vs (10) Monroe
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is persistently looking for the submission but Wolter is defending it well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Monroe controlling the positon.
Wolter tries to escape but Monroe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wolter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Monroe biding his time, controlling Wolter.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Monroe keeps control of the position as Wolter tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wolter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wolter tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Monroe controlling from mount.
Wolter working to try and regain half guard.
Monroe looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wolter is looking to improve his position but Monroe isn't that keen on the idea.
Monroe controlling the pace for now.
Wolter is trying to escape the mount.
Monroe takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wolter (0) vs (13) Monroe
Monroe working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wolter is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe wins on points by 13 to 0.
Jon Monroe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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