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Event:
Primal 35
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monsoon manages to avoid it.
Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Monsoon.
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monsoon.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
Lester tries to land a leg kick but Monsoon saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester misses with a combination
and Monsoon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Monsoon moves out of range easily.
Monsoon ducks under a wild hook from Lester.#T1#
A low kick from Lester misses #TD#
and Monsoon counters with a shoot takedown. Lester fights it but they end up in guard.
Monsoon stops Lester from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester has a closed guard, preventing Monsoon from standing up. #SU#
Monsoon stands up from Lester's guard - Monsoon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lester moves in looking to clinch but Monsoon pushes him off.
Monsoon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monsoon manages to avoid it.
As Lester tries to get set, Monsoon tries to push him back and clinch up but Lester manages to avoid the attempt.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monsoon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Monsoon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monsoon's corner calls for a 1-2. Monsoon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monsoon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monsoon scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monsoon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2##KD#
Monsoon lands a left and a right that sends Lester crashing to the canvas! Monsoon dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Lester is rocked!
Monsoon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lester because Monsoon loaded up on that one.
Lester is still in real trouble! Can Monsoon finish him?
Lester trying desperately to get to his feet.
Monsoon unloads with some shots from mount but Lester bucks and avoids them well.
Lester seems to have recovered his senses.
You get the feeling that Lester really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
Monsoon has hold of Lester's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lester manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Monsoon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Lester bucks Monsoon off and manages to get back to his feet!
Lester throws a head kick but Monsoon moves out of range.
Monsoon scores with a jab.
Monsoon jabs Lester right on the nose. Lester blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Monsoon. That snapped Lester's head back.
#T3#
Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monsoon to score with a decent uppercut.
Monsoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lester.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monsoon.
Monsoon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Monsoon.
Monsoon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monsoon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
Monsoon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lester looks winded!
Lester tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Monsoon lands a big shot that drops Lester! Can he finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monsoon is looking to stand up but Lester won't let him. #T4#
Lester is looking to stand up but Monsoon isn't so interested in that idea.
Monsoon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monsoon looking to pass the guard.
Lester wants to stand but Monsoon is controlling the position.
Monsoon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monsoon stops Lester from standing up.
Lester wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsoon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monsoon controlling the action here.
Monsoon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Monsoon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Monsoon avoids the body shot from Lester.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monsoon.
Lester has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, jab by Monsoon - just one landing.
Monsoon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Lester's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
JoJo Monsoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Monsoon scores with a jab.
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
Monsoon throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side.
Monsoon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monsoon cracks Lester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monsoon misses with a few strikes there.
Lester is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monsoon rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lester lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monsoon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monsoon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Lester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lester swings for the body but Monsoon moves out of range.
Monsoon feinted with a counter takedown.
Monsoon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monsoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around?
Lester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monsoon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monsoon works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Monsoon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack Lester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
Monsoon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lester is breathing heavily.
Monsoon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Monsoon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lester doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Monsoon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monsoon cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD#
Monsoon catches Lester napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lester to the canvas!
Monsoon is stalling in the full guard.
Lester wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monsoon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lester is proving hard to escape from.
Lester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monsoon is controlling him.
Monsoon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lester is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Lester wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monsoon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Monsoon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monsoon slips a jab and a cross from Lester.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Monsoon finds it's target.
Lester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monsoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick by Lester misses #TD#
and Monsoon counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Monsoon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Monsoon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
OH! Lester has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Monsoon smells blood and charges in for the finish! Monsoon unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lester sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JoJo Monsoon!
JoJo Monsoon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Primal 29
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monsoon.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Monsoon moves out of range.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
Kruglov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruglov slips a jab from Monsoon.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
It looked like Kruglov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monsoon.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsoon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monsoon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov misses with a series of wild punches.
Monsoon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Kruglov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monsoon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Monsoon throws a low kick, looking for Kruglov's leg but Kruglov calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov lands a body punch.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Monsoon.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monsoon blocks a body shot from Kruglov. #T2#
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kruglov.
Monsoon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
Kruglov has Monsoon pushed against the cage.
Monsoon wants to stall.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruglov leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Monsoon misses with a body punch.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Monsoon's head.
Monsoon blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monsoon backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruglov as Monsoon tries to tie him up.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monsoon backwards.
Monsoon wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruglov won't allow it.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monsoon's coach down at Demon's Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Monsoon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Monsoon prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to work over Monsoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monsoon takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monsoon.
Monsoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov is stalling here.
Kruglov pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monsoon under the eye.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monsoon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monsoon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kruglov has managed to clinch.
Monsoon letting Kruglov take a breather here.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Monsoon blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov is looking to control Monsoon's arms but Monsoon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruglov has his back to the cage.
Monsoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Kruglov to work.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monsoon.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsoon can do to turn this around?
Monsoon takes a shot to the head.
Kruglov works on Monsoon's body with a couple of short punches.
Kruglov tries to throw a body punch but Monsoon avoids it by throwing Kruglov back against the cage.
Monsoon blocking some punches.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Monsoon tries to break free but Kruglov pushes him back against the cage.
Kruglov tries to work over Monsoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruglov as Monsoon tries to tie him up.
Monsoon prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Come on Kruglov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monsoon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov leaning against his opponent.
Monsoon blocks an uppercut.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.#T3#
Kruglov stalling against the cage.
Monsoon tries to stall but Kruglov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruglov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Monsoon up against the cage.
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov works on Monsoon's body with a couple of short punches.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Monsoon trying to control the position but instead, Kruglov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monsoon into the cage.
Kruglov pushes Monsoon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Good body shot from Kruglov.
Monsoon is looking to control Kruglov's arms but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monsoon has his back to the cage.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monsoon prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monsoon being controlled against the cage.
Monsoon tries to circle away but Kruglov has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anton Kruglov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsoon scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov cracks Monsoon with a good jab.#CL#
Kruglov closes the distance and pushes Monsoon back into the cage.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monsoon looking to stall.
Kruglov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
Monsoon blocking some punches.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
Kruglov digs a right hand underneath Monsoon's ribcage. Monsoon let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Kruglov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Monsoon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monsoon trying to stall but Kruglov improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Monsoon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kruglov is keeping busy.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monsoons head.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Monsoon is trying to push Kruglov away but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monsoons head.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Monsoon is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Monsoon into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruglov.
Kruglov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monsoon up against the cage.#T3#
Monsoon is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Monsoon into the cage.
Monsoon has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov is leaning against Monsoon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monsoon tries to break free but Kruglov pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Kruglov.
Kruglov has Monsoon pressed against the cage.
#T4#
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Kruglov is working Monsoon over against the cage.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monsoon blocks an uppercut.
Monsoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov gets through Monsoon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
JoJo Monsoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruglov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Monsoon's head.
Monsoon tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kruglov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruglov 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Primal FN 12
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monsoon.
Monsoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas throws a hook but Monsoon blocks it.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monsoon doesn't seem bothered though.
Monsoon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon takes one to the chin there.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Monsoon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Monsoon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Monsoon is out of range.
Monsoon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monsoon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Thomas jabs at Monsoon's body.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Monsoon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Monsoon ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.#T2#
Thomas moves away from the strike by Monsoon.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Monsoon lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
Monsoon lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monsoon jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Monsoon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Monsoon misses the target.
Monsoon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas. #T3#
Monsoon throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Monsoon avoids it with no problem.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monsoon misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Monsoon misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Monsoon throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
JoJo Monsoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
A slow jab from Monsoon misses its intended target.
Monsoon loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monsoon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
A telegraphed right hand from Monsoon misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monsoon lands an overhand right.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that JoJo Monsoon 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#
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Monsoon avoids it with no problem.
Monsoon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Monsoon.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monsoon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monsoon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
Thomas lands a jab.
Monsoon scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Monsoon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monsoon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas connects with a jab.
Monsoon tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monsoon throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Monsoon's head but Monsoon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monsoon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomas sprawls and moves away.
Monsoon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Monsoon loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monsoon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monsoon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Monsoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas lands a jab to Monsoon's midsection.
Monsoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Monsoon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monsoon's head.
Monsoon has been working on his balance at Demon's Elite Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thomas.
Monsoon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monsoon throws out the jab.
Monsoon throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas digs a good hook to Monsoon's body.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monsoon on the side of the head.
Monsoon looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dai Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
No joy there for Monsoon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monsoon throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Monsoon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monsoon.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas lands a jab to Monsoon's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monsoon drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monsoon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monsoon throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Monsoon.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monsoon.#T1#
Monsoon throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monsoon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monsoon throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas throws a hook but Monsoon avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.#ROC2#
Monsoon is rocked!
Thomas pounces like a tiger and cracks Monsoon with a vicious hook! Monsoon is down but not out! Thomas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dai Thomas!
A less than humble Dai Thomas misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Primal 19
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Monsoon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monsoon.
Monsoon cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Monsoon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Monsoon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsoon defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monsoon, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Monsoon controls the position for a moment.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Monsoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monsoon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monsoon is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monsoon is not content to let Johnson control the position. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monsoon, who protects the arm well.
Monsoon wants to control but Johnson postures up.#SUB2#
Johnson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Monsoon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Johnson yanks on the arm and Monsoon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alec Johnson!
A relieved looking Alec Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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