Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RH53
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Monroe is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monroe throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Monroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and pushes Monroe back into the ropes.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Monroe avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes. #T1#
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Monroe.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Monroe looking to throw knees to the head but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Monroe fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rijn.#T2#
Monroe throws a right hand that Van Rijn ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Rijn also avoids with ease.
Van Rijn misses with a looping left.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monroe, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Van Rijn has Monroe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Rijn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Monroe.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Van Rijn lands with a nice body punch.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Rijn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Monroe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
Monroe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Van Rijn pushes Monroe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn pushes Monroe back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Monroe avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Van Rijn defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn is looking to wear down Monroe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Van Rijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Van Rijn tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Monroe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Rijn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Rijn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Van Rijn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Rijn looks to land a combination. Monroe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
Monroe throws a chopping leg kick but Van Rijn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Rijn digs a good hook to Monroe's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Van Rijn.
Monroe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Van Rijn pushes Monroe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Monroe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Rijn keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monroe misses with a knee to the head.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Monroe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Monroe scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Van Rijn misses. #CL#
Van Rijn clinches up against the ropes.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn. #BC2#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monroe is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Mike Van Rijn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monroe moves out of range as Van Rijn throws a body kick.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn thumps Monroe with a low kick.#CL#
Van Rijn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monroe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Monroe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monroe tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Monroe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Colin Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Rijn 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

Event: PSE 43
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Monroe throws a head kick that Bunker semi-blocks.
Monroe with a jab.
Bunker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tony Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Bunker.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe misses with a leg kick.
Bunker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Bunker.
Monroe blocks a leg kick.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monroe as he avoids it easily.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bunker connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker has a takedown stuffed.
Monroe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Monroe looks to throw a body kick
and Bunker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Monroe connects with a high kick.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunker.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
Bunker lands with a shot to the body.
Bunker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monroe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bunker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunker throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monroe lands a really nice looking cross but Bunker seems unphased.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Bunker slips under a jab.
Bunker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe throws a head kick but Bunker moves out of range.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunker can pounce on him.
Bunker cracks Monroe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Bunker has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Bunker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Monroe counters with a good low kick that Bunker was not able to check.
Bunker looks for the body kick but Monroe saw that one coming.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Monroe wants to land a leg kick but Bunker is out of range.
Bunker ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Bunker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe works the jab nicely.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monroe lands a nice shot to the body.
Bunker punishes Monroe's body with a nice straight punch.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunker can pounce on him.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
Bunker misses with a body kick.#T3#
That kick from Bunker tenderised Monroe's leg. Monroe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bunker throws a leg kick but Monroe checks it.
Monroe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monroe wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot by Bunker.
Some bone on bone action there as Monroe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bunker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bunker lands with a kick to the temple. Monroe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bunker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monroe.
Bunker fails to land the takedown.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Bunker moves out of range.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a body kick.
Bunker scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bunker is looking to land body kicks.
Monroe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Monroe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Colin Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunker tries for a takedown but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bunker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Bunker scoring well with a low kick there.
Monroe throws a front kick aimed at Bunker's knee but Bunker avoids it well.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe throws a right hand that Bunker ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunker also avoids with ease.
Bunker misses with a leg kick.
Monroe throws a solid leg kick but Bunker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monroe.
Bunker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bunker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker misses the shot to the body.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Bunker staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bunker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Bunker attempts a counter takedown but Monroe avoids it well and moves away.
A lazy left from Bunker finds it's target.
Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Monroe scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheers as Monroe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bunker doesn't seem phased though.
Monroe scores with a shot to the body.
Bunker takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Monroe slips a jab from Bunker.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Bunker.
Bunker lands with a cross.
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 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monroe misses with a head kick. #T1#
Bunker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Bunker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Monroe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bunker.
Bunker is putting a hurting on Monroe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Monroe taking a bit of punishment here - Bunker scoring with strikes.
Bunker scoring with punches and elbows.
Monroe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bunker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Monroe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Bunker advances nicely into full mount.
Bunker looking to finish Monroe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Monroe!
We've been hearing good reports from Bunker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe is trying to stand.
Bunker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bunker lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Monroe is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Bunker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Monroe is still in real trouble! Can Bunker finish him?
Tony Bunker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bunker tries to control but Monroe wriggling away.
Monroe is trying to stand.
Bunker looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Monroe covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bunker!
Tony Bunker is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Tony Bunker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PSE 38
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Hollywood misses with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Hollywood misses its intended target.
Hollywood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Monroe slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Hollywood seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hollywood looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Hollywood misses with a jab to the body
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Hollywood misses its intended target.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hollywood throws a big shot that misses.
Hollywood misses with a double jab
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood tries to bum rush Monroe with a series of wild strikes but Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Monroe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hollywood throws a lazy uppercut
and Monroe counters with a left to the body.
Hollywood loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Monroe there.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollywood is just out of range.
Hollywood looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monroe throws a leg kick which misses Hollywood's front leg but catches the back leg as Hollywood tries to avoid it.
Hollywood misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hollywood cracks Monroe with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Hollywood 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.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
Hollywood misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hollywood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Hollywood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollywood is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Monroe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hollywood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe throws a low kick, looking for Hollywood's leg but Hollywood calmly moves out of range.
Hollywood scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Hollywood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Hollywood finish him?
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch combination from Hollywood misses.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Hollywood moved out of range.
Hollywood misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Hollywood is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Monroe knocks Hollywood out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colin Monroe!
Colin Monroe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Trash Fights 23(155 structure)
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Bunker fails with the takedown
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Bunker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a jab.#TD#
Bunker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monroe is trying to escape back to his feet but Bunker uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunker scoring with punches from side control.
Monroe is trying to get back to his feet.
Monroe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bunker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Monroe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by Bunker.#T1#
Bunker prevents Monroe from escaping the position.
Monroe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Monroe is trying to buck Bunker off.
Bunker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bunker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Monroe down.
Bunker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Monroe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet but Bunker drags him back down.
Bunker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Monroe to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Bunker.
Bunker happy to just control the position for now.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.
Bunker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Monroe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bunker connects with a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Bunker.
Bunker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bunker lands an elbow. #ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe is trying to buck Bunker off.
Bunker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Monroe's legs.
Bunker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Monroe is still in real trouble! Can Bunker finish him?
Bunker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Monroe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker taking a breather here. #T3#
Bunker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bunker throws an elbow but Monroe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Monroe is pushing Bunker's head away, looking to escape. Bunker manages to hold on to the position though.
Monroe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bunker.
Bunker happy to just control the position for now.
Bunker is putting a hurting on Monroe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bunker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Monroe's legs.
Bunker in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Bunker misses with the ground and pound.#ES2#
Monroe bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bunker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunker. Bunker obviously looking to wear him down.
Monroe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bunker on the side of the head.
Monroe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bunker misses with a head kick.
Tony Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunker misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Colin Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunker lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Bunker as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Bunker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bunker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Bunker.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bunker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Bunker throws a lazy body kick
and Monroe counters with an inside leg kick.
Bunker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monroe's hands.
Bunker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bunker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunker. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Bunker.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Bunker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bunker blocks a jab.
Bunker thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monroe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target. #T1#
Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
Monroe walks into a jab.
Bunker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
Bunker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Monroe avoids it.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Bunker takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bunker throws a push kick but Monroe slaps the foot to one side.
Monroe cracks the inside of Bunker's front leg.
Bunker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunker dives in for a single leg takedown but Monroe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bunker throws a lazy head kick
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunker throws out a leg kick but Monroe moves out of range and Bunker only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from Monroe. #T2#
Bunker scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bunker lands a nice shot to the body.
Bunker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker misses with a shot to the body
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Bunker moves out of range of the leg kick from Monroe.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Bunker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Bunker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Bunker catches Monroe right on the button with a cross.
Bunker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Bunker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe. #T3#
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
Bunker scores with a hook.
Bunker misses with the body kick
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bunker on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Bunker shoots in and bounces Monroe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunker.
Tony Bunker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monroe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Bunker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bunker trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunker chips away with some ground and pound.
Bunker prevents Monroe from getting back to his feet.
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunker.
Bunker working some strikes from top position.
Monroe wants to stand and escape but Bunker is having none of it.
Bunker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Tony Bunker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Bunker.
Monroe unleashes a big counter combination but Bunker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Bunker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bunker there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bunker lands a nice short elbow.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Monroe is looking to escape.
Bunker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Bunker slips a nice elbow through Monroe's hands, connecting with Monroe's forehead.
Bunker stops Monroe from getting back to his feet.
Bunker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Bunker there.
Bunker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monroe taking some punishment here, with Bunker in his half guard.
Monroe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Monroe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bunker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bunker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Bunker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Monroe hang on?
Bunker tries to control but Monroe wriggling away.
Monroe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bunker lands a heavy elbow.
Bunker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tony Bunker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bunker lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Monroe hang on?
Bunker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Bunker controlling his opponent.
Bunker cracks Monroe with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bunker!
Our winner, Tony Bunker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Trash Fights 18(155 structure)
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Cider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monroe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Cider takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monroe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cider throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cider throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monroe is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Cider misses.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Monroe moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Cider is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cider throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
Monroe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Cider 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.
Cider cracks a nice hook into Monroe's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monroe!
Cider misses with a looping left.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Cider .
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Cider misses.
A jab from Cider misses.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cider misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Cider throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Cider throws a leg kick but Monroe moved away.
Cider misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Cider misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Cider down.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monroe, as that shot connected. #T2#
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe checks a low kick from Cider .
Monroe tried to score with a low kick but Cider checks it.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider .
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Monroe throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Monroe checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe connects with a right hand. Cider shakes it off.
Cider lands a head shot.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cider slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Monroe slips a jab from Cider .
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Cider feints and then cracks Monroe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monroe down.
That kick from Monroe tenderised Cider 's leg. Cider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider tries to work over Monroe's front leg with a kick but Monroe checks it.
Cider throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Cider counters with a nice leg kick.
Cider throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monroe doesn't seem phased though.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Cider connects with a looping right hand.
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick. #T4#
Cider lands with a straight right. Monroe didn't see that one coming.
Monroe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monroe scrambles back to his feet.
Cider connects with a jab.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Cider .
Cider 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.
Cider motions for Monroe to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider connects with a single shot there.
Cider works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cider avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Cider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe moves out of range of the leg kick from Cider .
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Monroe blocks the low kick.
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
Cider connects with a high kick.
Monroe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cider .
Cider misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Monroe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Monroe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cider .
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cider motions for Monroe to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monroe.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Cider misses with a body shot
and Cider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monroe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Monroe cracks Cider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Cider avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider .
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Cider misses with a looping left.
Cider misses with a body kick.
Monroe moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Cider getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cider misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Cider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!#T2#
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cider throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Cider .
Cider misses the body punch
and Monroe counters with a low kick, right behind Cider 's knee.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider ! But no joy.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cider 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cider throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monroe.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Cider checks a low kick from Monroe.
Cider misses with a body shot.
Monroe cracks Cider with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monroe is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Cider tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Cider throws a leg kick
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Cider sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider blocks a head kick by Monroe. #T4#
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 connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cider . That's going to slow Monroe down.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Cider down.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Cider throws a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cider throws a low kick but Monroe moves out of range easily.
Monroe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cider under the eye.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Cider wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Cider 's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Cider connects with an inside leg kick.
Cider cracks Monroe with a good jab.
Cider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monroe jabs Cider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cider walks into a left hand.
Cider has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cider misses the jab.
Monroe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Cider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cider loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Cider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cider connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe slips under a jab from Cider .
Monroe blocks a leg kick.
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps Cider 's head back.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cider 's head backwards.
A cross from Monroe lands.#T1#
Cider wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe scores with a body shot.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cider throws a lazy head kick
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cider .
Monroe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cider motions for Monroe to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Cider connects with the punch.
Monroe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Cider misses
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Cider is rocked!
Cider misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?
Cider misses with a looping right.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Monroe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe walks into a straight right hand from Cider .
Cider throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Cider moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
and Monroe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cider has time to react.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Monroe tries a low kick but Cider avoids it.#T3#
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCider .
Monroe throws a leg kick that misses.
Monroe stuns Cider with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Cider avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cider , as that shot connected.
Cider misses with a body kick.
Monroe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cider checks a leg kick.
Cider throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem.
Monroe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cider with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider 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 Monroe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monroe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monroe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cider misses with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Monroe.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cider misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monroe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!
A relieved looking Colin 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.

Event: Trash Fights 14(155 structure)
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Monroe cracks the inside of Hart's front leg.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Hart moved out of range.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away.
Monroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Hart closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hart scores with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hart.
Hart works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
Hart slips a straight right by Monroe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hart.#T1#
Hart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Hart finds it's target.
Hart lands a slapping body shot.
Hart slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Hart to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!
Hart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Hart counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Monroe out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Hart is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Hart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Trash Fights 10(155 structure)
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Hollywood thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Monroe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hollywood.
Hollywood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monroe circles away quickly and effectively.
Monroe is looking for a counter combo.
We've been told by Monroe's head coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monroe scores with a jab. Hollywood acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Monroe moves away from the strike by Hollywood.
Hollywood lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Monroe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollywood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe moves out of range as Hollywood strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hollywood.
Hollywood slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Hollywood lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
Hollywood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monroe.
Hollywood connects with a body shot.#T1#
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe defending well as Hollywood loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monroe with a nice cross.
Monroe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hollywood moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollywood misses the target.
Hollywood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollywood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollywood misses the target.
Monroe is looking for a counter combo.
Hollywood throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Hollywood misses.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Hollywood.
Monroe is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Hollywood, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Hollywood misses with a straight left.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe slips a straight right by Hollywood.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hollywood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Hollywood avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Hollywood ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Hollywood lands a jab to the head.
Hollywood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hollywood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe throws a head kick but Hollywood moves out of range.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Hollywood checks it.
Hollywood misses with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe moves away from the strike by Hollywood.
Monroe throws a lazy uppercut
and Hollywood counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollywood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hollywood misses with a straight right.
Hollywood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monroe's head.#T3#
A jab from Monroe misses.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
A combination from Hollywood does no damage.
Hollywood throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollywood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollywood.
Monroe catches Hollywood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hollywood might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Monroe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Monroe lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Hollywood is rocked!
Hollywood drops his hands for a split second and Monroe immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Hollywood face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Monroe follows up with a right hand that knocks Hollywood into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colin Monroe!
Colin Monroe is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Colin Monroe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Trash Fights 6 (155 Structure)
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Midget has his takedown stuffed
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe scores with a jab. Midget acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A cross from Monroe lands.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Midget walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Midget counters with a single leg into guard. Monroe didn't expect that. #T1#
Monroe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Midget has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Midget accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Midget stops Monroe from standing up.
Midget looking to pass the guard.
Monroe wants to stand and escape but Midget is having none of it.
Midget working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Midget wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Midget sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monroe's guard.
Monroe pushes Midget off looking to stand but Midget dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Midget seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Monroe is defending well. #T2#
Monroe is trying to stand up here but Midget is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Midget thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monroe looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura but Monroe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midget to get the leverage. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura but Monroe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midget to get the leverage. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura but Monroe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midget to get the leverage.
Midget stops Monroe from getting back to his feet.
Midget missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Monroe is defending against the submission attempts here by Midget. #T3##ES2#
Monroe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Monroe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Midget takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Midget feinted with a counter takedown.
Monroe thuds a left hand into Midget's body.
Midget shoots in looking for a takedown but Monroe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Midget's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monroe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Midget gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Midget looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Monroe connects with a single shot there.
Monroe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Midget had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Midget counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Monroe pushes Midget off and gets back to his feet.
Monroe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monroe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Midget gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Midget moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Midget down.
Monroe lands a head shot.
Midget 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.
Monroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe feints and then cracks Midget's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Midget down.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Midget looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Monroe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Midget ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monroe throws a nice head kick!
Midget shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Midget uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Midget takes one to the chin there.
Colin Monroe 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.
Midget attempts a counter takedown but Monroe avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Midget decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Midget stops Monroe from getting back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura here.
Monroe is trying to stand. #SUB#
Midget is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monroe sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Midget looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Midget throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monroe pushes Midget off looking to stand but Midget dives back in and keeps control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Monroe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Midget is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monroe is trying to stand back up but Midget is controlling him #SUB#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura but Monroe is defending well.
Justin Midget overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Midget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monroe looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Monroe has one foot on Midget's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Midget blocks a jab.
Midget shoots in for a double leg but Monroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe lands with a nice combination. Midget backs away looking to recover.
Midget takes one to the chin there.
Monroe lands with an uppercut that bounces Midget off the cage and back into range.
Monroe tests Midget's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monroe cracks the inside of Midget's front leg.
Monroe connects with a single shot there.
Midget shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monroe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monroe wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Midget looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monroe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing.
Colin Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Monroe.
Midget gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Midget feinted with a counter takedown.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
Midget on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monroe throws a head kick but Midget moves out of range.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Monroe is quick to defend against it.
Monroe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Colin Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Midget slips the punch.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Midget stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monroe.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Midget shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monroe as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Midget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Midget moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe connects with a leg kick. Midget looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Midget blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Midget gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
Monroe throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Monroe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monroe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Midget staying out of range there.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monroe sprawls and moves away.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monroe sprawls and moves away.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Midget moved out of range.
Midget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monroe sprawls and moves away.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Midget's head backwards.#T4#
Monroe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Monroe cracks Midget with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monroe scores with a jab.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Midget shoots in and drives through. Monroe sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Monroe misses #TD#
and Midget counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Monroe!
Monroe is pushing Midget's head away, looking to escape. Midget manages to hold on to the position though.
Justin Midget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colin Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!
A victorious Colin Monroe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Trash Fights 5
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McVaughn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monroe wants to slow McVaughn down by chopping away at his legs.
McVaughn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McVaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe throws a quick counter head kick but McVaughn was just out of range.
McVaughn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McVaughn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn lands a jab.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice shot lands for Monroe.
McVaughn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monroe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monroe throws a head kick that half lands.
Monroe misses the jab.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range.
A cross from Monroe lands.
McVaughn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McVaughn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McVaughn scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
McVaughn misses with a looping left.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but McVaughn moved out of range.
Monroe throws a head kick but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn moves out of range of the strikes.
McVaughn cracks Monroe with a good jab.
McVaughn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McVaughn avoids a punch combination nicely.
McVaughn scores with a nice head shot.
Monroe sizes up McVaughn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McVaughn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
McVaughn takes one to the chin there.
McVaughn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McVaughn tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
McVaughn takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
McVaughn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVaughn.
Monroe moves away from the strike by McVaughn.
Monroe throws a wild body kick that McVaughn sees coming a mile off.
Monroe tries to bum rush McVaughn with a series of wild strikes but McVaughn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe blocks a jab.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the body
and Monroe counters with a one-two to the body.
Monroe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McVaughn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McVaughn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe moves out of range as McVaughn strikes.
McVaughn misses with a few strikes there.
McVaughn avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by McVaughn there.
Monroe moves away from the strike by McVaughn.
McVaughn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Monroe pushes him away.
McVaughn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McVaughn throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from McVaughn.
McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
McVaughn throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem.
McVaughn throws out a powerful jab.
McVaughn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVaughn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McVaughn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McVaughn tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Monroe tries to work over McVaughn's front leg with a kick but McVaughn checks it. #T4#
McVaughn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head.
McVaughn throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McVaughn.
Monroe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McVaughn at a distance.
Nice body punch from Monroe.
Monroe is looking to score with low kicks.
McVaughn throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Monroe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVaughn.
McVaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
McVaughn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
Monroe blocks a jab.
McVaughn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
McVaughn lands a jab.
A nice combination there by Monroe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory McVaughn 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#
McVaughn throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from McVaughn misses its intended target.
Monroe misses the jab.
McVaughn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. McVaughn saw that one coming.
A combination from McVaughn does no damage.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe throws a low kick but McVaughn avoids it.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. McVaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colin Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McVaughn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monroe's sensitive parts.
McVaughn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe sizes up McVaughn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVaughn.
A low kick from Monroe is predictable there
and McVaughn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Monroe misses
and McVaughn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McVaughn lands a right hook to the body.
McVaughn lands a glancing blow to the side of Monroe's head.
McVaughn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for McVaughn.
McVaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe misses with a hook. McVaughn ducked under it nicely.
Monroe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McVaughn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McVaughn's head backwards.
McVaughn misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Monroe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVaughn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe missing with a left hand there. McVaughn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
McVaughn misses with a leg kick
and Monroe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
McVaughn scores with a jab to the head.
Monroe tests McVaughn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McVaughn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVaughn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McVaughn's head backwards.
McVaughn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McVaughn to score with a decent uppercut.
Monroe throws a combination. McVaughn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McVaughn lands the left hand.
Monroe throws a leg kick
and McVaughn counters with a three punch combo that has Monroe backing up. Monroe nods at McVaughn to acknowledge the strikes.
McVaughn connects with a single shot there.
McVaughn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
McVaughn misses with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
McVaughn misses with a combination
and Monroe counters with a nice leg kick.
McVaughn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monroe half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McVaughn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
McVaughn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monroe blocks a low kick nicely.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range.
McVaughn lands with a right hand.
McVaughn throws a combination that misses
and McVaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but McVaughn slips the punch.
McVaughn throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
McVaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
McVaughn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monroe circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
McVaughn 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.
McVaughn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McVaughn.
Monroe lands a right hook to the body.
Monroe cracks McVaughn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McVaughn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVaughn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monroe lands a glancing blow to the side of McVaughn's head.
Monroe throws a head kick but McVaughn moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Monroe.
McVaughn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McVaughn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVaughn.
It seemed like McVaughn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVaughn moves away.
McVaughn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McVaughn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
McVaughn misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
McVaughn throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but McVaughn moved out of range.
Monroe sets himself, and McVaughn steps forward looking for the clinch! Monroe avoids it this time.
That kick from McVaughn tenderised Monroe's leg. Monroe is trying to keep his angry face on.
McVaughn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of McVaughn's head but McVaughn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McVaughn can pounce on him.
McVaughn misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a low kick, right behind McVaughn 's knee.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe misses with a hook. McVaughn ducked under it nicely. #T1#
McVaughn misses with a straight left.
McVaughn scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
McVaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McVaughn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McVaughn moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Monroe defending well as McVaughn loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but McVaughn slips the punch.
McVaughn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVaughn! But no joy.
McVaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe thumps McVaughn with a low kick.
Monroe throws a nice head kick! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McVaughn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McVaughn can pounce on him.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McVaughn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McVaughn throws a right and a left that both miss.
McVaughn throws a leg kick
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by McVaughn.
McVaughn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McVaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McVaughn misses the shot to the body.
McVaughn lands a lovely overhand right.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Monroe scores with a hook.
McVaughn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
McVaughn misses the shot to the body.
As McVaughn looks to move away, Monroe throws a big counter combo but McVaughn just gets out of the way.
McVaughn throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.
Monroe throws a head kick that half lands.
Danga de danga de dang - McVaughn scores with a four punch combination!
Monroe moves away from the strike by McVaughn.
Monroe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws the left hand but McVaughn avoids the punch easily.
Monroe blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Monroe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McVaughn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McVaughn's head.
McVaughn moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe thuds his right hand into McVaughn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
McVaughn throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McVaughn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
McVaughn is rocked!
McVaughn drops his hands momentarily and Monroe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McVaughn is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?#CL2#
McVaughn drives through and clinches with Monroe against the cage. #BC#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe staying out of range there.
McVaughn misses with a body shot.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
Monroe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVaughn throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
McVaughn instigates a clinch. #BC#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
McVaughn looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
McVaughn misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monroe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
McVaughn lands a jab to the nose.
McVaughn throws a solid leg kick but Monroe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
McVaughn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McVaughn misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a straight that turns McVaughn's legs to rubber! Monroe pushes forward with more strikes and McVaughn goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Monroe!
A very excited looking Colin Monroe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Trash Fights 2
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Hollywood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monroe at a distance.
Hollywood throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monroe.
Monroe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hollywood is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Monroe swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Monroe moves out of range as Hollywood strikes.
Monroe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hollywood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hollywood seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Monroe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hollywood cracks Monroe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Hollywood down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hollywood slips under a jab from Monroe.
Hollywood throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Monroe. That snapped Hollywood's head back.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Hollywood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hollywood misses with a straight right. #T1#
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollywood works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Hollywood misses.
Frankie Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hollywoods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hollywood 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.
Hollywood thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hollywood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hollywood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe moves away from the strike by Hollywood.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monroe moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollywood blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Hollywood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hollywood looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Monroe slips a straight right by Hollywood.#T2#
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hollywood throws a shot from downtown. Monroe moves away and avoids it.
Hollywood misses the shot to the body.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Monroe with a hook.
A punch combination from Hollywood misses.
Monroe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Monroe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hollywood.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hollywood on the side of the head.
A jab from Hollywood misses.
Hollywood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Hollywood misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Monroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hollywood throws out the jab.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe throws a head kick that Hollywood semi-blocks.
Hollywood throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Hollywood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#
Hollywood is rocked!
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Hollywood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hollywood is breathing heavily.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hollywood is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Monroe Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hollywood is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Colin Monroe!
A victorious Colin Monroe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 85
Date: Nov 25, 2018

#R1#
Baigan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baigan motions for Monroe to come forward. Baigan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Monroe there.
Baigan connects with a looping right hand.
Monroe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baigan throws a shot from downtown. Monroe moves away and avoids it.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Baigan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Baigan moved away.
Baigan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Monroe manages to circle out of the way.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick from Baigan.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Baigan avoids it with no problem.
Baigan throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Baigan scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baigan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monroe. Baigan shrugs it off though.
Baigan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Baigan throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baigan throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe throws a head kick that Baigan semi-blocks. #T1#
Baigan avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Baigan throws a combination. Monroe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Baigan finish him?
Baigan thumps Monroe with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Baigan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monroe doesn't seem phased though.
Baigan 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.
Baigan cracks Monroe with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Monroe falls to his knees and Baigan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nusrat Baigan!
Our winner, Nusrat Baigan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 79
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Lindberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe flicks out a counter leg kick but Lindberg steps away.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe misses the jab.
Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lindberg's head.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Lindberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Lindberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Lindberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe staying out of range there.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Lindberg throws out a powerful jab.
Lindberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindberg slips a jab from Monroe.
Lindberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monroe in his tracks.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lindberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lindberg works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Lindberg throwing a counter right hand but Monroe manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lindberg throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Lindberg blocks a jab.
Lindberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lindberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Monroe slips a straight right by Lindberg.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monroe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lindberg throws a series of punches but Monroe moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Lindberg swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Lindberg misses with a double jab.
Monroe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Monroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lindberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.
Lindberg looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe thumps Lindberg with a low kick.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Lindberg both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Lindberg swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Lindberg is looking to counter punch.
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!
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Lindberg moved out of range.
A jab from Monroe misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lindberg misses the target.#CL2#
Monroe darts in and clinches Lindberg up against the cage.
Monroe lands a left hand.
Monroe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lindberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Monroe.
Monroe is working Lindberg over against the cage.
Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Monroe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lindberg or not.
Lindberg tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindberg controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe tries a body shot but Lindberg blocks it.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindberg is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
That's time! Lindberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Lindberg moves out of range easily.
Lindberg jabs at Monroe's body.
Lindberg misses the body punch
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindberg moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Monroe scores with a head kick.
Lindberg lands with an overhand left.
Lindberg cracks Monroe with an open hand slap.
Monroe feints and then cracks Lindberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindberg down.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Jab by Lindberg.
Lindberg sizes up Monroe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Monroe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Lindberg scores with a shot to the body.
Monroe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monroe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Monroe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Lindberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Monroe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
Tomas Lindberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindberg moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Lindberg ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe slips under a jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.
Monroe misses with a hook. Lindberg ducked under it nicely.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monroe.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lindberg checks a leg kick.
Lindberg throws a big counter combination but Monroe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lindberg throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.#T3#
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe tries to bum rush Lindberg with a series of wild strikes but Lindberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lindberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lindberg throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Lindberg lands a nice shot that snaps Monroe's head back.
Lindberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindberg.
Monroe tries to counter with a clinch but Lindberg shakes him off and moves away.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Lindberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lindberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monroe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe digs a good body shot into Lindberg's ribs.
Monroe scores with a one two! Lindberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Monroe throws a hook but Lindberg avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Lindberg lands a jab.
Monroe scoring well with a low kick there.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindberg manages to avoid it.
Lindberg misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monroe.
Lindberg throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
Lindberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
That's time! Lindberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lindberg misses with a body punch
and Monroe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monroe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lindberg in his tracks.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick
and Lindberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monroe connects with a right hand. Lindberg shakes it off.
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monroe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindberg.
Monroe tries a quick counter leg kick but Lindberg is wise to it.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Lindberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monroe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Lindberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away. #T1#
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindberg.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe dips to his left and cracks Lindberg with an uppercut!
Monroe avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe misses with a low kick as Lindberg jumps back.
Lindberg throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindberg moves away.
It looked like Lindberg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lindberg checks a low kick from Monroe.
Monroe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lindberg throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Lindberg misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Monroe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lindberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monroe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Monroe avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Monroe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monroe at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Tomas Lindberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Lindberg moves his leg out of the way.
Lindberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lindberg swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe throws a hook but Lindberg blocks it.
Lindberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
Lindberg lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe lands a head kick!
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Lindberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindberg throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lindberg.
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Lindberg lands a jab to the head.
Lindberg lunges at Monroe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monroe's hand.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Lindberg misses its intended target.
Monroe jabs Lindberg right on the nose. Lindberg blinks but takes it well.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.#T4#
Lindberg drops his hands momentarily and Monroe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe catches Lindberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lindberg throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Lindberg takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Lindberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lindberg connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Monroe digs a good hook to Lindberg's body.
Monroe lands with an overhand left.
Colin Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindberg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Monroe.
Well Monroe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!
Colin Monroe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 76: SCAREDOWN
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Hollywood.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hollywood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hollywood moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monroe throws a right hand that Hollywood ducks under and follows up with a left that Hollywood also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Hollywood.
Monroe scores with a sloppy right hand. Hollywood should have avoided that one.
Hollywood connects with a combination that backs up Monroe into the cage. Hollywood lands a flurry of punches that gets past Monroe's guard. Monroe is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Hollywood bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Hollywood!
Frankie Hollywood made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.

Event: K-1 43
Date: Aug 19, 2018

#R1#
Beethoven misses with a wild body shot.
Beethoven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Beethoven has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The 'dam Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Beethoven throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Monroe jabs Beethoven to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beethoven checks a low kick from Monroe.
Beethoven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beethoven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beethoven throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Monroe.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Beethoven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beethoven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe throws a hook but Beethoven blocks it.
Beethoven with a jab.
Beethoven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Beethoven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beethoven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Beethoven misses the shot to the body.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Monroe misses with a hook.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beethoven swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Beethoven is looking to wear down Monroe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Beethoven slips the punch.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Beethoven wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beethoven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Beethoven.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Beethoven moved out of range nicely.
Beethoven throwing a counter right hand but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Beethoven gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Beethoven takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Beethoven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beethoven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beethoven wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Monroe scores with a jab to the head.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beethoven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe walks into a straight right hand from Beethoven.#CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beethoven throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Monroe tries to keep at a distance but Beethoven has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Beethoven misses.
Monroe throws a counter combo.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Beethoven throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beethoven just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monroe, right into the meat.
Beethoven throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monroe blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beethoven looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Beethoven avoids it with no problem.
Beethoven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beethoven goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beethoven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Beethoven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
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#
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Beethoven tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Beethoven needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.
Monroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beethoven throws out the jab. #CL#
Beethoven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the ropes.
Beethoven keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beethoven misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Beethoven.
Monroe working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Beethoven moved out of range.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. Beethoven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beethoven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monroe can pounce on him.
Beethoven throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beethoven's sensitive parts. #T1#
Monroe misses with a leg kick.
Beethoven is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beethoven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beethoven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beethoven scores with the left hand. Monroe knows he should have avoided that one.
Monroe is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beethoven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Beethoven misses with a straight right.
Beethoven lands a glancing blow to the side of Monroe's head.#ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Beethoven moved out of range nicely.
Beethoven swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A lazy left from Beethoven finds it's target.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Beethoven finish him?
Monroe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beethoven.
A slow jab from Beethoven misses its intended target.
Beethoven wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Monroe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
Beethoven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Beethoven throws a series of punches but Monroe moves out of range.
Beethoven throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beethoven. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Monroe.
Beethoven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Beethoven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Beethoven backs off Monroe throws a huge counter combo but Beethoven manages to avoid it all.
Monroe tries to move into range but Beethoven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Beethoven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monroe, as that shot connected.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monroe scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Beethoven.
Beethoven lands a glancing blow to the side of Monroe's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monroe digs a good hook to Beethoven's body.
Beethoven wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
That's time! Beethoven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monroe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beethoven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe misses the jab.
Monroe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beethoven misses with a body shot.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colin Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beethoven dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Jab from Monroe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beethoven scores with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Beethoven ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Beethoven misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beethoven moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe misses the jab.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beethoven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monroe, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Beethoven slips the punch.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beethoven.
Ludwig Beethoven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Beethoven finds it's target.
Beethoven throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe connects with an inside leg kick.
Monroe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beethoven smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Beethoven ducks down to avoid it.
Beethoven was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Beethoven is out of range.
Beethoven lands with a right hand.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Beethoven is out of range.
Beethoven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Beethoven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monroe.
Beethoven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Beethoven instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Beethoven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Beethoven is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beethoven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beethoven swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Beethoven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beethoven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beethoven throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
Colin 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!
A victorious Colin Monroe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: K-1 39 Musashi vs Monroe II
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Monroe.
Nice uppercut lands for Musashi. That snapped Monroe's head back.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Musashi.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Monroe's leg but Monroe calmly moves out of range.
Monroe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Musashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monroe scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Monroe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Musashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monroe.
Musashi with a jab.
Monroe walks into a left hand.
Monroe throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Musashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monroe slips under a jab from Musashi.
Musashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Musashi scores with a jab to the head.
Monroe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monroe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Musashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe slips a straight right by Musashi.
Musashi cracks the inside of Monroe's front leg. #T2#
Monroe staying out of range there.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Musashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Monroe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Musashi swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monroe slips a jab from Musashi.
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musashi looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Musashi.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Musashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
That's time! Musashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Musashi tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe connects with an inside leg kick.
Musashi throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Musashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Musashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Musashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monroe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Musashi scrambles back to his feet.
Monroe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Musashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Monroe tenderised Musashi's leg. Musashi is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Monroe misses with a hook to the body
and Musashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Musashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Monroe's head.#ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Musashi finish him?
Musashi tried to score with a low kick but Monroe checks it.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monroe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Musashi misses with a hook.
Monroe connects with the punch.
Monroe slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Musashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Musashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Monroe.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Musashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monroe finds it's way round the side to connect with Musashi's head.
Monroe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Musashi's hands.
Musashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monroe's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Musashi defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Monroe throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Jab by Monroe.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Musashi scores with a leg kick.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
A head kick misses from Musashi.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Monroe there.
Musashi works over Monroe's head and body with a nice combination.
Musashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe throws a body punch but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Monroe thows a leg kick but Musashi checks it
and Musashi counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Musashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Musashi motions for Monroe to come forward. Musashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Musashi thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monroe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe lands with a straight right. Musashi didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Musashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Nice defenses there by Musashi.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyamoto Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Musashi throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Musashi.
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Musashi connects with a looping right hand.
Musashi slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe throws a right hand that Musashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Musashi also avoids with ease.
Musashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe 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.
Musashi scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monroe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Musashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Monroe misses.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Musashi there.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Monroe tests Musashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monroe.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Musashi cracks a nice hook into Monroe's ribs.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Musashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi misses with a hook.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi scores with a punch to the head.
Musashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Musashi tries to land a leg kick but Monroe saw it coming and moves away.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe slips under a jab from Musashi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Monroe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Musashi scores with a hook to the body. Monroe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Musashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
That kick from Musashi tenderised Monroe's leg. Monroe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Musashi. That did some damage!
Monroe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Musashi lands with a shot to the body.
Monroe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Musashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Musashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Monroe.
A jab from Musashi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Musashi tries a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Musashi avoids it with no problem.
Monroe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab. #T1#
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
Monroe scores with a jab.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
Monroe lands a glancing blow to the side of Musashi's head.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Musashi throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Musashi.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Musashi feints and then cracks Monroe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monroe down.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
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 lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Nice jab there from Musashi.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Musashi on the side of the head. #T2#
Monroe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monroe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Musashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Musashi throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe throws a jab when Musashi was well out of range.
Musashi 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.
Musashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Musashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Colin Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Monroe.
Well Musashi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!
Miyamoto Musashi retains his bantamweight title!

Event: K-1 35 Szczesny vs Romero
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Sakamoto moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Sakamoto scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakamoto throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Monroe throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakamoto connects with a high kick.
Sakamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Monroe counters with a low kick, right behind Sakamoto 's knee.
Jab from Sakamoto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Monroe throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Monroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sakamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monroe doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Monroe digs a right hand underneath Sakamoto's ribcage. Sakamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monroe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakamoto blocking some punches.
Monroe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Sakamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
A short right from Monroe.
Sakamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Sakamoto.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!#T2#
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Sakamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Monroe scores a nice knee to the body.
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
Sakamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Monroe.
Sakamoto blocking some punches.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the head.
Monroe lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Sakamoto avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the ropes.
Monroe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sakamoto moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Monroe moves into the clinch.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Monroe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
Monroe throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe takes a shot to the head.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto pushes Monroe back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short uppercut from Monroe.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Sakamoto controls the action.
Sakamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakamoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Monroe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sakamoto can turn it around.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto lands with a left to the head.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Monroe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monroe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sakamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monroe pushes Sakamoto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakamoto. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sakamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monroe misses with a knee strike.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto avoiding damage as Monroe throws knees to the body.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
Monroe digs a right hand into Sakamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakamoto's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Sakamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sakamoto tries to clinch up.#CL#
Monroe moves into the clinch.
Sakamoto working aggressively here.
Sakamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakamoto blocks a body shot from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Sakamoto blocks an uppercut.
Monroe missing with knees to the body.
Monroe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Monroe taking a breather.
Sakamoto blocking some punches.
Sakamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Sakamoto.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Sakamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe lands a shot to the body.
Sakamoto lands with a left to the head.
Sakamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakamoto.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakamoto tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sakamoto misses with some punches.
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Sakamoto misses with the head strike.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Sakamoto.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Monroe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monroe.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
Monroe takes a shot to the head.
Sakamoto blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Monroe misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Sakamoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Monroe feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Sakamoto moves into the clinch.
Sakamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
A short left from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with a cross.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Sakamoto wants to counter the offense by Monroe and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Sakamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Monroe slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sakamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sakamoto scores with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Sakamoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Sakamoto misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sakamoto misses its intended target.
Monroe throws a good cross that connects.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakamotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Monroe misses with a head kick. #T2#
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto. #CL2#
Sakamoto clinches up with Monroe and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Monroe throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Monroe lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Sakamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sakamoto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Monroe throws a good cross that connects.
Sakamoto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Sakamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Monroe off the ropes and back into range.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sakamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a low kick, right behind Sakamoto 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Monroe defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Sakamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.
Donk. Monroe catches Sakamoto right on the button with a cross.
Sakamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakamoto.
Colin Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monroe can pounce on him.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Sakamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sakamoto clobbers Monroe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monroe throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Sakamoto lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto lands a jab.
Monroe walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Monroe is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: K-1 31 Haller vs Monroe
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Haller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Haller coming out on top.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Haller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haller slips under a jab.
Haller clobbers Monroe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haller connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Haller finds it's target.
Haller throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe flicks out a counter leg kick but Haller steps away.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
Haller slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haller moves away.
Haller lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Haller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monroe.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Haller.
Haller jabs at Monroe's body.#T1#
Monroe staying out of range there.
Monroe tries a low kick but Haller avoids it.
A big left from Haller misses.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Haller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haller misses with a looping left.
Haller dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
A good leg kick by Haller.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Haller slips the punch.
Monroe misses with a left hand
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haller.
Haller throws a front kick that sends Monroe stumbling back into the ropes.
Haller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monroe.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haller. Monroe shrugs it off though. #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!
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haller.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Monroe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Haller cracks Monroe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Haller.
Haller sets himself, and Monroe steps forward looking for the clinch! Haller avoids it this time.
David Haller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haller misses with a hook
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Monroe flicks out a counter leg kick but Haller steps away.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Haller.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haller.
Haller connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haller jabs at Monroe's body.
Monroe misses with a hook. Haller ducked under it nicely.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Haller had a free shot at his head there.
Haller throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Haller throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
Haller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.#T3#
Haller throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe takes one to the side of the head.
Monroe lands a leg kick that knocks Haller off balance momentarily.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe takes one to the chin there.
Haller blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Haller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monroe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haller. Haller obviously looking to wear him down.
Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haller circles away quickly and effectively.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Haller throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Monroe thumps Haller with a low kick.
Monroe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Haller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haller looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe throws a hook but Haller avoids it easily.#T4#
Monroe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haller throws a body shot but no joy.
Haller throws a front kick aimed at Monroe's knee but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Haller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haller throws a lazy uppercut
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Haller.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Haller avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Haller scores with a decent looking hook.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T5#
Haller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
As Monroe looks to move away, Haller throws a big counter combo but Monroe just gets out of the way.
Haller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
Haller throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
Haller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Monroe throws a low kick but Haller avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haller. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Haller misses its intended target.
Haller throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Haller ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Haller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Haller moves out of range.
Haller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Monroe misses.
Haller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monroe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monroe jabs Haller right on the nose. Haller blinks but takes it well.
Monroe connects with a jab.
Haller lands an overhand right.
Haller throws a poor cross that misses
letting Monroe counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Haller is rocked!
Monroe 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.
Oh Haller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Haller misses the jab.
Haller seems to have got his legs back now.
Monroe defending well as Haller loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Haller avoids it with no problem.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haller misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
That kick from Monroe tenderised Haller's leg. Haller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Haller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Haller counters with a straight right hand.
Haller blocks a jab.#T7#
Haller misses the jab.
Haller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head.
Haller misses the shot to the body.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haller.
Monroe throws the left hand but Haller avoids the punch easily.
Haller connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
Haller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haller slips a straight right by Monroe.
Haller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Haller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Haller lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Haller misses.
Haller throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Haller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Haller.
Haller defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand. #T8#
Haller looks to land a body kick but Monroe moved away.
Haller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haller lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Monroe tries a quick counter leg kick but Haller is wise to it.
Monroe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haller clobbers Monroe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Monroe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monroe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Haller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
Haller throws an off balance right hand
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Haller swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Haller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monroe. Monroe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T9#
Haller takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Haller as he connects with a hook.
Haller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haller lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
Monroe blocks the body kick.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Haller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Haller avoids them all with ease.
Haller throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haller.
A countering left hand to the body from Monroe misses.
Haller ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Haller.
Monroe wants to land a leg kick but Haller is out of range.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Haller throws a half hearted mid kick.
David Haller is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Haller blocks the leg kick.
Monroe slips under a jab from Haller.
Monroe throws a counter combo.
Haller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haller is out of range and Monroe settles back down.
Haller ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Haller.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Haller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
A jab from Monroe misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
Haller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Haller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monroe's head backwards.
Haller lands with a right hand.
Haller loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Haller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haller.
Monroe throws a leg kick
and Haller counters with a stiff right hand.
Haller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!
Monroe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haller lands a jab to the nose.
Haller misses with a body shot.
Monroe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haller misses with a straight left.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Haller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Haller blocks the leg kick.
Haller slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe slips under a jab from Haller.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Haller misses its target.
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haller is out of range.
Haller throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Haller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monroe throws a chopping leg kick but Haller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Haller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Haller down.
Good shot there by Monroe.
Monroe slips a jab from Haller.
Haller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head.
Haller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haller stuns Monroe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haller misses with a straight left.
Monroe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haller swats away the attempt to clinch by Monroe.
Haller misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Haller misses with a kick to the body.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot
and Haller counters with a straight right hand.
Haller looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe moves forwards but Haller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Haller.
Haller swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Haller scores with a body shot.
Monroe takes a swing at Haller's ribcage but misses.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Haller moved out of range.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Haller lands with an uppercut that bounces Monroe off the ropes and back into range.
Haller looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Haller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe 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.
Haller throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe feints and then cracks Haller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haller down.
Haller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monroe has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Haller.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Haller counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haller circles away quickly and effectively.
Haller is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Haller checks a leg kick.
Monroe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haller.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T5#
A solid leg kick lands there for Haller.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haller.
Monroe ducks right into an uppercut from Haller.
Haller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monroe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haller was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
It looked like Haller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monroe takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Haller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Monroe throws out a powerful jab.
Haller misses with the body kick
and Monroe counters with a leg kick.
Haller tries to land a front kick but Monroe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haller.#T6#
Haller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monroe can pounce on him.
Haller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 misses with an uppercut. Haller saw that one coming.
Monroe tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Haller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haller connects with a body shot.
Haller misses with a kick to the body.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Haller's head but Haller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Haller's head but Haller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Haller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monroe slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haller. #T7#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Monroe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haller - the referee stops the clock and Monroe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haller. Monroe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haller misses with a looping left.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Haller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Haller delivers a nice body kick.
Haller takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haller.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Haller moves away and avoids it.
Haller scores with a hook.
Haller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haller scores with a spinning back kick!
Haller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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?
Monroe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T8#
Monroe throws a solid leg kick but Haller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monroe.
A punch combination from Haller misses.
Monroe tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Monroe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haller lands with a cross.
Haller fakes the leg kick and cracks Monroe in the body.
Haller with a hook.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haller.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe cracks Haller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haller slips under a jab.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe 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.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T9#
Monroe walks into a stiff left hand from Haller.
Monroe wants to slow Haller down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Haller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monroe.
Monroe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Haller.
Haller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haller catches Monroe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haller takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Haller moved out of range.
Haller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haller. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Haller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe flicks out a counter leg kick but Haller steps away.
A lazy left from Haller finds it's target.
Monroe lands with a straight right. Haller didn't see that one coming.
Monroe moves away from the strike by Haller.
Haller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haller lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Monroe works the jab nicely.
Monroe misses the jab.
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Monroe connects with a crisp jab.
Haller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Haller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Haller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monroe doesn't seem bothered though.
Haller misses with a looping left.
Monroe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Haller dips to his left and cracks Monroe with an uppercut!
Monroe throws a leg kick
and Haller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe misses with a low kick as Haller jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haller, right into the meat.
Haller misses the shot to the body.
Haller slips a jab from Monroe.#T1#
Haller throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Haller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Monroe throws a jab when Haller was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Haller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haller.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Haller moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haller.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Haller slips the punch.
Monroe tries to clinch but Haller is having none of it.
Haller ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haller.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haller.
Monroe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monroe throws a push kick but Haller slaps the foot to one side.
Haller looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Haller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like David Haller has been cut.
Monroe takes a swing at Haller's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Haller.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Haller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Haller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haller misses with a left hand #KD2#
and before Haller can reset, Monroe rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Haller is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Haller throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haller. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Haller.
Haller lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Haller.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
A leg kick checked by Haller.
Haller takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A big left from Haller misses.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Haller is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haller lands a head shot.
Haller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Monroe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe wants to land a leg kick but Haller is out of range.
Monroe thuds his right hand into Haller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Haller saw that one coming.
Haller lands with a cross.
Haller cracks the inside of Monroe's front leg.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monroe is looking to score with low kicks.
Haller slips a straight right by Monroe.
Haller swinging wildly here. #T4#
Haller is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe misses with a hook.
Haller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
Haller looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Haller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haller checks it well.
Monroe slips under a jab from Haller.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haller lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Haller.#T5#
A slapping leg kick lands for Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Haller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Haller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monroe backs up against the ropes.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Haller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haller misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.#T6#
Monroe with a jab.
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!
Haller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monroe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haller.
Haller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Haller.
Haller throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haller throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Haller throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Haller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haller was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Haller misses the shot to the body.
Haller throws a big shot that misses.#T7#
Haller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Haller jabs Monroe right on the nose. Monroe blinks but takes it well.
Haller scores with a hook to the body. Monroe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haller loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
Monroe fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Haller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haller thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monroe lands with a straight right. Haller didn't see that one coming.
Haller thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haller sizes up Monroe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monroe thows a leg kick but Haller checks it
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Haller. Beautiful body shot.#T8#
Monroe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Haller scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe throws a front kick aimed at Haller's knee but Haller avoids it well.
Haller with a nice cross.
Haller throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Monroe moves into the clinch.
Haller blocks an uppercut.
Haller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monroes head.
Monroe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haller misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haller is defending well for now.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Haller. #T9#
Haller tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Haller fails to land.
Haller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monroe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haller has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Good body shot from Monroe. #BC2#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Monroe slips a straight right by Haller.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haller looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Monroe misses with a hook. Haller ducked under it nicely.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haller moves away.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Haller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Haller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe takes the third round.
The cut man is working on David Haller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Haller lands a jab to the head.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Haller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haller jabs at Monroe's body.
Haller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Haller.
Haller throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monroe.
Haller throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Haller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haller. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe slips a jab from Haller.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Haller misses with a hook.
Monroe is looking for the big counter here.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haller moves away.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Haller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Haller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haller jabs at Monroe's body.
Monroe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haller.
Monroe wants to land a leg kick but Haller is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haller, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Haller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Haller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haller cracks Monroe with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haller misses with an uppercut.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Haller moved out of range nicely.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Haller avoids them all with ease.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Haller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Haller misses with a right hand
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Haller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monroe.
Monroe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haller finds it's way round the side to connect with Monroe's head.
Monroe looks to land a combination. Haller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haller. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haller.
A big right from Haller misses. #T3#
Haller moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Haller slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a left hand
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe throws a low kick but Haller avoids it.
Haller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Haller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haller slips under a jab from Monroe.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Monroe defending well as Haller loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Haller throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target. #T4#
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Haller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haller scores with a jab.
Haller misses with a looping left.
Haller lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target.
Haller throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monroe slips a jab from Haller.
Monroe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monroe throws a low kick, looking for Haller's leg but Haller calmly moves out of range.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haller missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe works Haller's body with a nice hook.#T5#
Monroe thows a leg kick but Haller checks it
and Haller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haller moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Haller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monroe's head.
Haller connects with a jab.
Haller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monroe throws a jab when Haller was well out of range.
A jab from Haller misses.
Monroe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haller lunges at Monroe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monroe's hand.
Haller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haller.
Haller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe throws a leg kick but Haller sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T6#
Monroe throws out a leg kick but Haller moves out of range and Monroe only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Haller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haller lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Haller finds it's target.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haller.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Haller throwing a counter right hand but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Haller misses with a straight right.
Haller lands a nice shot to the body.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haller.
Haller just misses with a punch to the body.
Haller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haller tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haller clobbers Monroe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haller.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T7#
Haller scores with a punch to the head.
Haller checks a leg kick nicely.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Haller's shoulder, as Haller tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monroe, as that shot connected.
Haller misses with a lunging right hand
and Monroe counters with an outside leg kick.
Haller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Haller throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
A jab from Haller finds it's way through Monroe's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe swings for the body but Haller moves out of range. #T8#
A jab from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws the left hand but Haller avoids the punch easily.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Monroe has managed to clinch.
Haller misses with the head strike.
Haller working aggressively here.
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haller. #BC#
Haller breaks from the clinch.
Haller connects with a body shot.
Haller cracks Monroe with an open hand slap.
Haller gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haller.
It looked like Haller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monroe.
Haller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monroe's hands.#T9#
Haller looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Monroe tests Haller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Haller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monroe.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe feints and then cracks Haller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haller down.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Good standup being displayed there by Haller as he connects with a hook.
Monroe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haller clobbers Monroe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Monroe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haller - the referee stops the clock and Monroe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haller. Monroe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Haller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haller had his way with Colin Monroe in that round.
The cut man is working on David Haller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Haller takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Haller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haller swats away the attempt to clinch by Monroe.
Haller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haller lands a leg kick that knocks Monroe off balance momentarily.
Haller misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monroe connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Haller's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Haller - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Colin Monroe!
Colin Monroe is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Colin Monroe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David Haller was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF???'.

Event: K-1 25 Haller vs Jafar
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Monroe throws a head kick but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo tries to counter by clinching up but Monroe breaks away and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astalo.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Astalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Astalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Astalo slips under a jab from Monroe.
Astalo cracks the inside of Monroe's front leg.
Astalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monroe. Monroe obviously looking to wear him down.
Monroe checks a leg kick nicely.
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe avoids the body shot from Astalo.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Astalo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Monroe avoids it.
Astalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Astalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astalo checks a leg kick.#T1#
Monroe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Astalo's head but Astalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Astalo moves out of range easily.
Astalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monroe just manages to avoid it.
Astalo throws a shot from downtown. Monroe moves away and avoids it.
Astalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo throws a push kick but Monroe slaps the foot to one side.
Astalo is looking to score with low kicks.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Astalo. That did some damage!
Monroe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Astalo checks it well.
Astalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Astalo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Astalo moves out of range easily.
Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Astalo's head.
Astalo misses with a head kick. #T2#
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astalo checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Astalo. That's going to slow Monroe down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe. #CL#
Astalo drives through and clinches with Monroe against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astalo.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Astalo avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the ropes.
Monroe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Astalo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monroe is defending well for now.
Monroe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Astalo avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Astalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monroe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Astalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Monroe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Astalo doesn't seem phased though.
Astalo motions for Monroe to come forward. Astalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo slips under a jab.
Monroe is looking to chop away at Astalo's legs.
Astalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo misses with a leg kick.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Astalo.
Astalo is looking to counter with head kicks.
A leg kick checked by Monroe.
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Astalo misses the target.
Astalo moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Astalo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monroe.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astalo looks to throw a body kick
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Astalo throws a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
Astalo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Astalo checks a low kick from Monroe.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Astalo checks a leg kick.
Astalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Astalo has closed the distance and engaged Monroe in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Monroe.
Monroe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Astalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Astalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astalo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Astalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Astalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astalo checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Monroe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Astalo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Astalo moved away.
Astalo is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Astalo is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Astalo - just one landing.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monroe.
Astalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monroe scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Astalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
Astalo throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Astalo misses with a double jab.
Astalo checks a leg kick.
Monroe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Astalo tries to counter by clinching up but Monroe breaks away and moves out of range.
Astalo throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Monroe misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
Astalo misses with a kick to the body.
Monroe thinks about the counter body kick.
Monroe throws a right hand that Astalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Astalo also avoids with ease.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Monroe throws a big counter head kick but Astalo avoids it with no problem.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Astalo avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Astalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monroe is out of range and Astalo settles back down. #T1#
Monroe cracks Astalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Astalo is out of range.
Astalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe with a nice cross.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a nice body kick.
Astalo throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Astalo 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.
Astalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monroe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Astalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Astalo misses with a looping right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Astalo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe.
Astalo moves out of range as Monroe throws a body kick.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
A lazy body kick from Monroe #CL#
and Astalo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Astalo.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Astalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Astalo lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Monroe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Astalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monroe or not.
Rami Astalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monroe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Astalo.
Astalo pushes Monroe back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rami Astalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colin Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Astalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rami Astalo.
I think Monroe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!
After winning the bout, Colin Monroe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Rami Astalo had this to say: 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: K-1 21 Traylor vs Suri
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Monroe defending well as Supot loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Supot fails to land with a series of punches. #KD#
Monroe staggers Supot with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Supot looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT#
It looks like Bimby Supot has been cut.
Supot wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Supot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monroe - the referee stops the clock and Supot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monroe. Supot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good leg kick by Monroe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Monroe looks low and kicks high, catching Supot right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#
Supot is rocked!
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Supot wants to clinch.
Monroe lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Supot is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?
Supot misses with a straight right.
Supot seems to have recovered his senses.
Supot 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.#CL2#
Supot instigates a clinch.
Supot throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe keeps control of Supot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Supot backwards. #BC#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Supot tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away. #T1#
Monroe staggers Supot with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Supot looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Monroe is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colin Monroe!
Colin Monroe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: K-1 19 Haller vs Monroe II
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Haller throws an off balance right hand
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monroe's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Monroe.
Haller throws a lazy uppercut
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haller.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe is looking to land body kicks.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monroe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Haller if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haller throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monroe, right into the meat.
Haller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
A shot to the liver by Haller. Beautiful body shot.
Haller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haller checks it well. #T1#
Haller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haller slips a straight right by Monroe.
An attempted straight right counter from Haller misses the target.
Haller cracks Monroe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haller throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Haller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haller.
A leg kick checked by Haller.
Monroe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Monroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haller cracks Monroe with an open hand slap.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haller counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Haller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Monroe misses. #T2#
Haller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haller misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monroe throws a push kick but Haller slaps the foot to one side.
Haller slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Haller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Haller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haller lands with a nice body punch.
Haller misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Haller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Haller's head but Haller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haller looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monroe 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 Haller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monroe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Haller finds it's target.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe misses with a combination
and Haller counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Haller misses with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haller lands with a shot to the body.
Monroe swings for the body but Haller moves out of range.
Haller misses with a body punch
and Haller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haller misses with a looping right.
Haller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe walks into a left hand.
David Haller is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe walks into a stiff left hand from Haller.
Haller misses with a right hand
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Haller misses with an uppercut.
Monroe lands a jab to the head.
Monroe lands with a straight right. Haller didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe misses with a low kick.
Haller looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haller misses with a straight right.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Monroe misses with a hook
and Haller counters with a thumping low kick.
Haller scores with a nice right hand.
Haller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe feints a counter leg kick.
Haller misses with an uppercut.
Monroe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haller.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Haller is rocked!
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haller. That did some damage!
Monroe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Haller moves out of range.
Haller connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monroe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Monroe jabs Haller right on the nose. Haller blinks but takes it well.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Haller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monroe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haller scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Haller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haller throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Haller seems to have got his legs back now.
Haller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monroe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haller finds it's way round the side to connect with Monroe's head.
Crunch! Monroe slams his shin into Haller's torso.
Haller misses with a hook.
Monroe tries to land a front kick but Haller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haller lands a head shot.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Haller finds it's way through Monroe's defenses.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Haller misses the shot to the body.
Haller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haller lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Haller had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monroe.
Haller looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Haller misses with a looping right.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monroe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Haller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monroe finds it's way round the side to connect with Haller's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller moves out of range of the leg kick from Monroe.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice combination there by Haller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe moves out of range as Haller strikes.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Monroe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haller scores with a body shot.
Haller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haller throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Haller moves away and avoids it.
Haller throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
Monroe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monroe blocks a jab.
That kick from Monroe tenderised Haller's leg. Haller is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Monroe misses
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe connects with a jab.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Haller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haller throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Jab, jab by Haller - just one landing. #T2#
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Haller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Haller avoids it with no problem.
Haller misses with a looping right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haller tries to land a body kick
and Monroe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Monroe throws a head kick but Haller moves out of range.
Haller jabs Monroe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Haller finds it's target.
Haller loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Haller.
Haller throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Haller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haller misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haller clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haller misses with a jab to the body
and Haller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haller slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haller was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Haller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monroe connects with a jab.
Monroe throws a solid leg kick but Haller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monroe.
It looked like Haller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Haller slips the punch.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Haller with a jab.
Haller slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haller slips a straight right by Monroe.#T1#
Haller connects with a single shot there.
Haller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe throws a leg kick that misses.
Monroe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haller looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Haller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monroe doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Haller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monroe's head backwards.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe swings for the body but Haller moves out of range.
Haller misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
Haller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monroe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monroe scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Haller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Haller scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haller takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Haller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haller.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haller tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe misses with a hook. Haller ducked under it nicely.
Haller throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Haller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haller.
Haller misses the shot to the body.
Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Haller counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Haller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haller had his way with Colin Monroe in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Haller connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monroe slips a jab from Haller.
Haller misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with an outside leg kick.
Haller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haller scores with a jab to the head.
David Haller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Haller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller lands with a nice body punch.
Haller throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe misses with a hook. Haller ducked under it nicely.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body kick from Haller.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Haller checks the leg kick.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Haller throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Haller lands with a straight right. Monroe didn't see that one coming.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donk. Haller catches Monroe right on the button with a cross.
Haller cracks Monroe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haller.
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 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haller finds it's way round the side to connect with Monroe's head. #T2#
Haller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Haller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haller swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Haller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
A slapping body kick lands there for Haller.
Haller connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monroe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monroe's head backwards.
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.
Haller connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Haller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Haller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colin Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Haller ducks down to avoid it.
Haller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Haller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Haller!
David Haller is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, David Haller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Colin Monroe was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent is one of the best stand-up fighters ever in Tycoon. All the RESPECT to him and his manager! I will be back ... may be we can do this once more ! '.

Event: K-1 14 Haller vs Monroe
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Haller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Haller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Haller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monroe.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Haller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Haller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Haller closes the distance and pushes Monroe back into the ropes.
Monroe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haller avoids it.
Haller misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Haller tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
Haller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monroes head.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 misses with some punches.
Haller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monroe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haller tries a knee to the head but Monroe blocks it. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Haller blocks the low kick.
Haller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haller counters with a stiff right hand.
Haller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Haller finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Haller.
Haller looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haller swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haller throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Monroe moves out of range as Haller strikes.
Monroe slips a straight right by Haller.
A lazy left from Haller finds it's target.
Monroe staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haller slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Haller moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haller.
Haller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monroe throws a jab when Haller was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Haller lands a jab to the head.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Haller misses.
Haller throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Monroe.
Haller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
David Haller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Haller moved out of range nicely.
Monroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haller tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Haller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haller throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monroe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haller lands with a good body shot.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Haller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Haller misses
and Monroe counters with a low kick, right behind Haller 's knee.
Haller 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.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Haller lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haller moves away.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Haller counters with a nice leg kick.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Haller ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe misses with the combination.
Monroe lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Haller moves out of range.
Haller works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
Haller swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1##CL#
Haller clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Haller fails to land.
Monroe tries to circle away but Haller has him pinned against the ropes.
Haller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Haller scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Monroe breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Haller has Monroe up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Monroe.
Monroe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haller blocking some punches.
Haller swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monroe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haller lands a nice shot to the body.
Haller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Haller fails to land. #T2#
Monroe lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haller misses with a knee strike.
Haller has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a knee strike.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haller misses with a punch on the inside.
Haller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haller backwards.
Haller misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Haller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Haller.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Haller moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target. #CL#
Haller has closed the distance and engaged Monroe in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
That kick from Haller tenderised Monroe's leg. Monroe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haller scores with a jab.
That kick from Monroe tenderised Haller's leg. Haller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Haller saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Haller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Haller with a hook.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Haller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haller looks to clinch
and Monroe counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#
It looks like David Haller has been cut.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Haller's shoulder, as Haller tries to avoid the shot.
Haller throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target.
Haller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haller looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Haller clinches up with Monroe and pushes him back against the ropes.
Haller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monroe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haller backwards.
Haller tries a knee to the head but Monroe blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow. #BC2#
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Monroe throws the left hand but Haller avoids the punch easily.
Haller checks a leg kick.
Haller misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haller lands with a hook. Monroe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for Haller.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haller misses with a hook.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
Haller just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Haller misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Haller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe slips a straight right by Haller.
A swing and a miss from Haller.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haller scores with a nice right hand.
Monroe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haller dips to his left and cracks Monroe with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller throws a sloppy body shot
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Haller moved out of range nicely.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Colin Monroe just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on David Haller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Haller misses the target.
Haller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haller blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Haller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monroe at a distance.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
A big left from Haller misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Colin Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe looks to land a combination but Haller avoids it well.
Haller tries to counter by clinching up but Monroe breaks away and moves out of range.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Haller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monroe tried to score with a low kick but Haller checks it.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haller tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Haller defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Haller misses with a body kick.
Haller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haller lands with a straight right. Monroe didn't see that one coming.
Monroe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Haller works the jab nicely.
Haller walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.
Monroe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haller scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Monroe tries to keep at a distance but Haller has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haller.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monroe lands a hook that snaps the head of Haller backwards.
Haller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haller struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands. #T2#
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Haller controls the action.
Haller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haller misses with a body punch.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Haller.
Haller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monroe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe working aggressively here.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Haller.
Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haller backwards.
Haller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haller tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haller's elbow.
Monroe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haller pushes Monroe back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Haller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that David Haller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Haller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Haller throws a shot from downtown. Monroe moves away and avoids it.
Haller scores with a nice right hand.
Monroe lands a nice looking body kick.
Monroe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Haller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monroe's hands.
Haller ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Haller's shoulder, as Haller tries to avoid the shot.
Haller slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haller has time to react.
Haller moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haller connects with a right hand. Monroe shakes it off.
Haller throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Monroe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Haller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haller lands a right hand. #T1#
Monroe digs a right hand into Haller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haller's gas tank.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haller throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Haller misses with a right hand
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Haller there.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haller.
It looked like Haller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Haller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monroe unleashes a big counter combination but Haller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A lazy left from Haller finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haller. Monroe shrugs it off though.
Haller looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Haller misses with a straight right.
Monroe drops his hands momentarily and Haller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haller tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#
Haller is rocked!
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Haller moves out of range easily.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Haller rushes Monroe and presses him up against the ropes.
Haller lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Haller slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
A slow jab from Haller misses its intended target.
Haller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Haller.
I think Haller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: K-1 Round 6 Ukkeli vs Ripgut
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Monroe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Logan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan throws a leg kick
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe motions for Logan to come forward. Monroe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Logan misses.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
Logan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan digs a good body shot into Monroe's ribs.
Monroe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Logan lands a slapping body shot.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Monroe lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Logan is rocked!
Monroe catches Logan napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Logan crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Monroe raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colin Monroe!
Colin Monroe is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Colin Monroe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: K-1 Round 2*
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Monroe thuds his right hand into Astalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astalo jabs Monroe to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Astalo closes the distance and pushes Monroe back into the ropes.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Astalo breaks from the clinch.
Astalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Astalo tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Astalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Astalo misses.
Astalo misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Astalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Astalo is predictable there
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Astalo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Astalo there.
Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Astalo back to the ropes. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Astalo throws a leg kick that misses.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe swings for the body but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monroe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Astalo.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe avoids a kick to the body.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Monroe backs away, Astalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Astalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Astalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Astalo loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.#T2#
Astalo throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Astalo throwing a counter right hand but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Astalo throws a head kick that half lands.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Astalo moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Astalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astalo tried to score with a low kick but Monroe checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Astalo.
The crowd cheers as Monroe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Astalo doesn't seem phased though.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Astalo moves his leg out of the way.
Monroe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Monroe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Astalo checks it.
Astalo looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Astalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Astalo tries to land a front kick but Monroe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monroe feints a counter leg kick.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Astalo counters with a good low kick that Monroe was not able to check.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Astalo throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Astalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Astalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Astalo is looking to clinch.
Astalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Astalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monroe.
Astalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Jab by Monroe.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe unleashes a big counter combination but Astalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good shot there by Monroe.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
Astalo cracks Monroe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Monroe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Astalo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Astalo avoids it with no problem.
Astalo jabs Monroe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monroe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Astalo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Astalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Astalo ducks down to avoid it.
Astalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe misses with a body kick.
Astalo throws out a powerful jab.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Astalo misses.
Monroe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Astalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Astalo throws a body kick that misses.
Monroe connects with a body shot.
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Astalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Astalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Astalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monroe's head backwards.
Astalo is looking to chop away at Monroe's legs.
Astalo tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Astalo.
Astalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monroe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astalo.
Monroe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Astalo.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe misses with a kick to the body
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe throws a low kick, looking for Astalo's leg but Astalo calmly moves out of range.
Astalo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Astalo is looking to chop away at Monroe's legs.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Astalo avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe keeps Astalo at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick from Astalo misses.
Astalo scores with a body shot.
Astalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe unleashes a big counter combination but Astalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Monroe 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.#T2#
Astalo throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monroe. Monroe obviously looking to wear him down.
Astalo 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.
Monroe checks a low kick from Astalo.
Nice body kick there by Monroe.
Monroe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Astalo doesn't seem bothered though.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe digs a good hook to Astalo's body.
Astalo throws a nice head kick!
Astalo throws a head kick that misses
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Monroe catches Astalo right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a jab to the body.
Rami Astalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colin Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monroe with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Monroe.
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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Colin Monroe!
During a confident post fight interview, Colin Monroe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Rami Astalo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: K-1 Round 1
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Business wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Business tries a head kick but it misses.
Business misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe lands a jab to the nose.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Business tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe throws a hook but Business blocks it.
Business falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monroe counters with an inside leg kick.
Business falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Business swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Business tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Business swings away with a body shot that misses
and as Business looks to reset his feet, Monroe counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Business crashing to the canvas! Business is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Business is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Monroe is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colin Monroe!
Our winner, Colin Monroe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 5
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Koltun throws a leg kick but Monroe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monroe throwing a counter right hand but Koltun manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Koltun. Beautiful body shot.
Ksawery Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koltun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koltun jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koltun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koltun scores with a punch to the head.
Koltun misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Monroe is looking to slow Koltun down with leg kicks.
Koltun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Monroe slips a straight right by Koltun.
Koltun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
Koltun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Koltun moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Monroe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Koltun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.
That kick from Monroe tenderised Koltun's leg. Koltun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koltun misses with a double jab.
Koltun swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Koltun blocks a low kick nicely.
Koltun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koltun looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koltun thuds a left hand into Monroe's body.
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monroe throws a hook but Koltun blocks it.
Monroe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koltun's sensitive parts.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koltun misses with an uppercut.
Koltun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
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!
Koltun connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Koltun jabs at Monroe's body.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Koltun closes the distance and clinches.
Monroe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Koltun connects with a right hand. Monroe shakes it off.
Monroe wants to slow Koltun down by chopping away at his legs.
Koltun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Koltun misses with a hook.
Koltun throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koltun throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Koltun.
Koltun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koltun throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ksawery Koltun will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koltun.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Koltun lands a head shot.
Koltun scores with a hook to the body. Monroe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Koltun.
Koltun misses with a hook.
Koltun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Koltun.
Koltun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koltun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monroe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koltun under the eye.
Monroe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koltun.#CL2#
Koltun drives through and clinches with Monroe against the ropes.
Monroe has a couple of punches blocked by Koltun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Koltun fails to land.
Koltun can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
A short left from Koltun. #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
Koltun is looking to clinch.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun misses with an uppercut
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Koltun throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Koltun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koltun thumps Monroe with a low kick.
Koltun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koltun slips a straight right by Monroe.
Koltun throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe cracks a nice hook into Koltun's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe misses with a low kick as Koltun jumps back.
Koltun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Koltun misses its intended target.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Koltun ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koltun. #T2#
Koltun scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Monroe there.
Koltun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koltun tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe is looking to counter punch.
Monroe misses with a leg kick
and Koltun counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
A big left from Koltun misses.
The fighters circling - Koltun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Monroe. That snapped Koltun's head back.
Monroe checks a low kick from Koltun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koltun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koltun staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ksawery Koltun 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Koltun jabs at Monroe's body.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koltun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koltun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Koltun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Koltun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monroe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monroe works over Koltun's head and body with a nice combination.
Koltun lands a slapping body shot.
Koltun throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Koltun ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koltun.
Monroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koltun throws out the jab.
Koltun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Koltun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monroe. Monroe obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Koltun.
Koltun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Koltun fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koltun lands with a right hand.
Monroe 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 thuds his right hand into Koltun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
Koltun tries to clinch up.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koltun checks the leg kick.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Koltun works Monroe's body with a nice hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun throws a leg kick but Monroe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koltun's head backwards.
Koltun jabs at Monroe's body.
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Koltun's body. Koltun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Koltun takes one to the chin there.
Koltun dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!
A big right from Koltun misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Koltun closes the distance and clinches.
Koltun fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koltun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monroe finds it's way round the side to connect with Koltun's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koltun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ksawery Koltun!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Ksawery Koltun!

Ksawery Koltun wins by majority decision!

Event: DARE KT SERIES 4
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
A slow jab from Tubridy misses its intended target.
Tubridy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tubridy misses with a combination
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Tubridy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe misses with a kick to the body
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tubridy misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Tubridy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tubridy.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Tubridy slips the punch.
Tubridy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tubridy digs a good body shot into Monroe's ribs.
No joy there for Tubridy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tubridy slips under a jab from Monroe.
Tubridy misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Monroe tries a quick counter leg kick but Tubridy is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tubridy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monroe scores with a hook.
A left lands for Tubridy.#T1#
Tubridy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe dips to his left and cracks Tubridy with an uppercut!
Monroe lands a really nice looking cross but Tubridy seems unphased.
Tubridy throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.#CL#
Tubridy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Monroe. #BC#
Tubridy breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Monroe.#ROC2#
Tubridy is rocked!
Tubridy walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Monroe! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colin Monroe!
In defeat, Ryan Tubridy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit '.

Event: DARE KT SERIES 3
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Huchkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Huchkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe lands a jab-cross combination.
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Huchkov ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Huchkov.
Monroe throws a right hand that Huchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Huchkov also avoids with ease.
Huchkov lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.#CL#
Huchkov clinches with his opponent.
Huchkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Monroe gets an underhook and turns Huchkov into the ropes.
Huchkov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe.
A cross from Monroe lands.#CL#
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches.
Monroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Huchkov is looking to control Monroe's arms but Monroe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Huchkov has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Good body shot from Huchkov. #BC#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huchkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Better Alternative in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monroe.
Huchkov moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.#CL#
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches.
Huchkov misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe blocks the elbow strike.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huchkov has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov tries to clinch up.#CL#
Huchkov forces Monroe back against the ropes and clinches.
Monroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huchkov misses with a double jab. #CL#
Huchkov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Monroe. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huchkov moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Huchkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe misses with the body kick
and Huchkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Huchkov drives through and clinches with Monroe against the ropes.
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huchkov has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe. #BC#
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huchkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Huchkov is out of range.
Huchkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huchkov tries to clinch
and Monroe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huchkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huchkov is looking to clinch.
Huchkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huchkov scores with a punch to the head.
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 Matel Huchkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Huchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Huchkov.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Monroe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huchkov with a body shot.
Huchkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monroe throws a leg kick which misses Huchkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Huchkov tries to avoid it.
Huchkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Huchkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huchkov cracks Monroe with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Huchkov finish him?
Monroe lands the left hand.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
Monroe cracks Huchkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Huchkov 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huchkov wants to clinch.#T1#
Nice body punch from Monroe.
Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.#CL#
Huchkov clinches with his opponent.
Huchkov looking to stall.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch but Huchkov keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Huchkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huchkov scores with a hook.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huchkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Huchkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huchkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe throws the left hand but Huchkov avoids the punch easily.
Huchkov is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Monroe throws a jab when Huchkov was well out of range.
Huchkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monroe.
Huchkov moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Huchkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 throws a hook but Huchkov blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monroe!
Huchkov wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Huchkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Huchkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monroe cracks the inside of Huchkov's front leg.
Huchkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Huchkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Huchkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Huchkov has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe throws a low kick, looking for Huchkov's leg but Huchkov calmly moves out of range.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Huchkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monroe has time to react.#CL#
Huchkov instigates a clinch.
Huchkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Huchkov blocks a body shot from Monroe.
Huchkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monroe tries a body shot but Huchkov blocks it.
Huchkov scores a nice knee to the body.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Huchkov.
Huchkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
Monroe drops his guard momentarily, allowing Huchkov to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Monroe! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Huchkov takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Matel Huchkov!
After the fight, Matel Huchkov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DARE KT CLASSIC 3
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuida.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body. Cuida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Cuida moves into the clinch.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Cuida lands a nice shot that snaps Monroe's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Cuida backs away, Monroe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Cuida forces Monroe back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Cuida throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Cuida moves out of range of the body kick from Monroe.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cuida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Cuida moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cuida! But no joy.
Cuida throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Cuida counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Cuida clinches up with Monroe and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cuida obliges.
Cuida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monroe.
A shot in the inside from Cuida.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cuida throws an elbow but misses.
Monroe misses with a body punch.
Cuida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
Cuida missing with knees to the body.
Cuida is looking to control Monroe's arms but Monroe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cuida has his back to the ropes.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monroe blocks an elbow strike from Cuida.
Monroe takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.#BC#
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Cuida misses with the body kick
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Cuida throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuida moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Cuida is rocked!
Monroe weaves into range and cracks Cuida right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cuida goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Monroe is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colin Monroe!
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: DARE KT CLASSIC 1
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Torrez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torrez delivers a nice body kick.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torrez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Monroe lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Monroe's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Monroe scores with a four punch combination!
Torrez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torrez.
Torrez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe slips a jab from Torrez.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Torrez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torrez throws a body kick that misses.
Torrez stuns Monroe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eugenio Torrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe lands a jab-cross combination.
Torrez throws a series of strikes that have Monroe backpedaling.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torrez can pounce on him. #T1#
Torrez slips a jab from Monroe.
Torrez tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Torrez moves out of range easily.
Torrez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Monroe blocks the leg kick.
Monroe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Torrez misses.
Monroe tries to land a leg kick but Torrez saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Monroe. That snapped Torrez's head back.
Monroe scores with a head kick. Torrez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Monroe lands a jab to the head.
Torrez misses with a straight left.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Torrez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Torrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Monroe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torrez.#T2#
Torrez thuds his shin into the meat of Monroe's side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monroe, as that shot connected.
Torrez 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.
Monroe lands with a right hand.
Monroe slips under a jab from Torrez.
As Torrez backs away, Monroe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torrez.
Monroe misses with a straight right. #CL#
Torrez gets tackled into the ropes by Monroe. Monroe maintains the clinch. #BC#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torrez.
Monroe 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Monroe is predictable there
and Torrez counters with a nice uppercut.
Torrez throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Torrez looks to move away, Monroe throws a big counter combo but Torrez just gets out of the way.
Torrez misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Torrez counters with an outside leg kick.
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 Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Monroe forces Torrez back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe throws a front kick aimed at Torrez's knee but Torrez avoids it well.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Monroe with a hook.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torrez scores with a one two! Monroe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Monroe throws a body punch but Torrez moves out of range.
Torrez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Torrez wants to land a leg kick but Monroe is out of range.
Monroe throws a big counter combination but Torrez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Monroe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Torrez misses.
Monroe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Monroe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Torrez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Torrez throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Monroe throws a big counter combination but Torrez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torrez throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
Torrez throws a head kick that misses.
Torrez defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
Torrez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Monroe blocks it well.
Monroe wants to slow Torrez down by chopping away at his legs.
Torrez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Monroe blocks it well.
Monroe tries to land a leg kick but Torrez saw it coming and moves away.
Torrez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Torrez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick.
Colin Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Torrez.
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monroe throws a push kick but Torrez slaps the foot to one side.
Jab by Torrez.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.#T2#
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Torrez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
Torrez flicks out a counter leg kick but Monroe steps away.
Torrez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monroe misses with a combination
and Torrez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torrez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torrez misses the shot to the body.
Monroe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Torrez slips the punch.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Torrez.
Monroe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torrez.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Torrez.
It looked like Monroe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Monroe avoids a kick to the body.
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 Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Torrez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torrez scores with a hook to the body. Monroe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Torrez tenderised Monroe's leg. Monroe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torrez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torrez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Good exchange - Torrez coming out on top.
Torrez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
Torrez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torrez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Torrez shapes to counter with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Torrez.
Torrez 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torrez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Torrez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monroe counters with a nice body shot.
Monroe throws the kick towards the body but Torrez avoids it.
Torrez moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Torrez lands with a nice body kick.
Torrez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Monroe looks for the body kick but Torrez saw that one coming.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Monroe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Monroe takes the fight into the clinch.
Torrez misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe lands a right hand.
Torrez has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
A frustrated look appears on Torrez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monroe blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Monroe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe lands a shoulder strike.
Torrez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torrez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Torrez misses with a head kick.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Monroe rushes Torrez and presses him up against the ropes.
Monroe lands with a left to the head.
Monroe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torrez is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Torrez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monroe pushes Torrez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torrez can't break the clinch.
Monroe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torrez's efforts to push away.
Monroe lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torrez is trying to maintain a safe position but Monroe gets an underhook and turns Torrez into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Colin Monroe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Torrez throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe lands with an uppercut that bounces Torrez off the ropes and back into range.
Torrez throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Torrez misses the target.
Monroe scores with a nice strike.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Torrez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Torrez lands with a hook. Monroe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monroe tries to land a leg kick but Torrez saw it coming and moves away.
Monroe moves out of range as Torrez strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torrez just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torrez.#T1#
Torrez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monroe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Colin Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torrez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monroe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monroe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torrez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torrez. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe takes a swing at Torrez's ribcage but misses.
Monroe takes a swing at Torrez's ribcage but misses.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Torrez ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Torrez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Torrez.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torrez misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrez feints a jab promting Monroe to slip. Torrez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Monroe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Monroe slips a straight right by Torrez.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Torrez avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Torrez slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Monroe scores with a four punch combination!
Torrez connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Monroe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Torrez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Monroe tries to work over Torrez's front leg with a kick but Torrez checks it.
Monroe swings for the body but Torrez moves out of range.
Torrez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torrez takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Torrez swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monroe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick from Torrez.
Torrez misses with a body kick.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torrez is able to avoid easily.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torrez misses with a looping right.
Torrez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Monroe connects with a solid leg kick.
Torrez slips under a jab.#T1#
Monroe misses with the body kick
and Torrez counters with a three punch combo that has Monroe backing up. Monroe nods at Torrez to acknowledge the strikes.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick.
Torrez misses with a body shot.
Torrez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monroe. Monroe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torrez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Monroe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Torrez does no damage.
Torrez lands the left hand.
Torrez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Monroe instigates a clinch.
Monroe blocks the elbow strike.
Monroe controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monroe. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrez tries to stall but Monroe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monroe.
Monroe has Torrez pressed against the ropes, preventing Torrez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Monroe - that landed with a thud.
Torrez is trying to force a seperation but Monroe has the dominant position.
Torrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monroe scores with a shoulder strike.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.
Torrez missing with knees to the body.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Torrez controls his hands.
Monroe lands with a left to the head.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torrez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab. #CL#
Monroe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torrez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Monroe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torrez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Monroe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Colin Monroe!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Colin Monroe!

Colin Monroe wins by majority decision!

Event: GAMT 71 Deal v Jernit 3
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Litoris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Litoris.
Monroe throws a head kick but Litoris moves out of range.
Monroe darts in trying to clinch
and Litoris counters with a one-two to the body.
Monroe walks into a straight right hand from Litoris.#CL#
Monroe clinches.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Litoris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Litoris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Litoris's face.
Still in the clinch, Litoris scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monroe looking to throw knees to the head but Litoris is blocking nicely.
Litoris scores with a shoulder strike.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Litoris uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Litoris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Litoris scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Litoris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monroe gets through Litoris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Litoris misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Litoris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Monroe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Litoris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Litoris lands with a light punch inside.
Litoris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Litoris blocks an uppercut.
Litoris working aggressively here.
Monroe tries to land knees in the clinch but Litoris avoids the damage to the body.
Litoris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Litoris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Litoris misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monroe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Litoris - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Litoris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monroe lands a nice knee to the body.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Monroe takes a shot to the head.
Litoris lands a left hand.
Litoris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe misses with the head strike.
Monroe lands with a right to the head.
Litoris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litoris scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Monroe.
Litoris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Litoris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Litoris working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Litoris.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Litoris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Litoris working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Litoris as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Litoris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Litoris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Litoris can pounce on him.
Monroe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monroe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Litoris counters with a good low kick that Monroe was not able to check.
Litoris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Litoris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Litoris checks a leg kick.
Litoris cracks the inside of Monroe's front leg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Litoris misses the target.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Litoris moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Litoris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick from Litoris.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Litoris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monroe walks into a jab.
Monroe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Litoris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Litoris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Litoriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Litoris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Litoris dips to his left and cracks Monroe with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!
A jab from Litoris misses.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Litoris avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick from Litoris.
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Monroe rushes Litoris and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Litoris fails to land.
Litoris swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monroe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Litoris.
Monroe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Litoris motions for Monroe to come forward. Litoris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Litoris throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Monroe counters by clinching up.
Monroe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Litoris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Litoris misses with the head strike.
Litoris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Litoris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike Litoris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Litoris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Litoris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Monroe lands a knee to the head.
Monroe scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Litoris is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Monroe.
Litoris is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?
Monroe lands a right hand.
Monroe cracks Litoris with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Litoris goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Litoris wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Colin Monroe!
The defeated Mike Litoris had this to say: 'Mike Litoris is hungry for more!'.

Event: GAMT 56 Bon v Magnavox
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Kaewsamrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Kaewsamrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaewsamrit tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Monroe manages to circle out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
Kaewsamrit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Kaewsamrit misses.
Kaewsamrit scores with a hook to the body. Monroe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaewsamrit misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaewsamrit swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danga de danga de dang - Kaewsamrit scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaewsamrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaewsamrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaewsamrit doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Kaewsamrit swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaewsamrit scores with a body shot.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Kaewsamrit throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Kaewsamrit motions for Monroe to come forward. Kaewsamrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Monroe.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaewsamrit.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monroe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Kaewsamrit is rocked!
Kaewsamrit misses the shot to the body.
Oh Kaewsamrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaewsamrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaewsamrit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaewsamrit connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe staggers Kaewsamrit with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kaewsamrit looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Monroe is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colin Monroe!
In defeat, Anuwat Kaewsamrit stepped up to the mic, saying ' thank very much'.

Event: GAMT Venom Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Monroe connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe cracks Pridham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monroe cracks Pridham with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Pridham is rocked!
Monroe scores with a hook to the body. Pridham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pridham is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?
Monroe connects with a body shot.
Monroe connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Pridham out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colin Monroe!
In defeat, Jonathan Pridham stepped up to the mic, saying 'well I tried'.

Event: GAMT 45 - Kane V Wells
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Major throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe clobbers Major with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Major moves out of range.
Major uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Major is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Major ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Major misses with a straight left.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Major.
Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Major's head.
Major ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Major misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Major moves away and avoids it.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Major was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Major lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Major slips a jab from Monroe.
Major lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Major.
That kick from Major tenderised Monroe's leg. Monroe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monroe cracks Major with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Major moves into the clinch.
Major misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Major trying to stall but Monroe improves his position. #BC#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monroe wants to slow Major down by chopping away at his legs.
Monroe swings for the body but Major moves out of range.
Major throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Major throws a one two combo.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Major moved out of range.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Monroe.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Major's shoulder, as Major tries to avoid the shot.
Major looks to land a body kick but Monroe moved away.
Monroe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Major throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe slips under a jab from Major.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Major does a little dance to reset his feet.
Major lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Major forces Monroe back against the ropes and clinches.
Monroe can't break the clinch.
Monroe avoids a wild elbow strike from Major.#BC#
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Major throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Colin Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Major scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Monroe. That snapped Major's head back.
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 Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Major counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Major throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Major tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Major keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Major throws an elbow that misses.
Major throws an elbow that misses.
Major struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe managing to block the knees to the body from Major.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Major throws an elbow but misses.
Major keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.#T1##BC#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monroe misses with a hook.#CL2#
Major drives through and clinches with Monroe against the ropes.
Major lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Monroe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Major has him pressed against the ropes.
Major has Monroe pressed against the ropes, preventing Monroe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Major throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Monroe takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Major stalling against the ropes. #T2#
Major throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Major is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Major misses with a hook to the ribs.
Major tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe tries to circle away but Major has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Major counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Major moves away.
It seemed like Major was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Major tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Major plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Major closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Major showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.
Major slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Major.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Major has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Monroe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Major can turn it around.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Major obliges.
Major misses with some punches.
Major tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Major has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Major just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMonroe.
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Major now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Major. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Major throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Major throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Major tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Major sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Major just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Major misses.
Major walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe.
Monroe throws the left hand but Major avoids the punch easily.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Major counters with a head kick.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Major is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monroe rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Major tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Major uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Major releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Major throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Major blocks the body kick.
Major tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Major darts in and clinches Monroe up against the ropes.
Malaki Major seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Major. #BC#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Major wants to clinch
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Major tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Major.#CL2#
Major moves into the clinch.
Major comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Malaki Major just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Major misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Major.
Major tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe scores with a hook to the body. Major takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Major looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colin Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Major.
Major takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Major throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Major walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Major moves away and avoids it.
Major stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monroe.
Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Major moves away.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target. #T1#
Major throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monroe throws a jab when Major was well out of range.
Major swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Major jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monroe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Major. Major circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monroe throws a body punch but Major moves out of range.
Major misses with a low kick.
Major takes one to the side of the head.
Major is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe throws a hook but Major avoids it easily.
A left lands for Monroe.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Monroe takes a swing at Major's ribcage but misses.
Major wants to counter with a clinch but Monroe pushes him away.#T2#
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.
Major misses with a head kick.
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!
Major takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Major slips under a jab.
Major misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Monroe.
Monroe throws a right hand that Major ducks under and follows up with a left that Major also avoids with ease.
Major throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monroe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Major throws a sloppy head kick
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Major connects with a body shot.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monroe avoids a kick to the body.
Monroe tries to work over Major's front leg with a kick but Major checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe had his way with Malaki Major in that round.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Major gets a clinch.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Major.
Monroe avoids a wild elbow strike from Major.
Monroe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Major tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Major tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monroe avoids it.
Major tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
Monroe blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Major has him pressed against the ropes.
Major has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Major goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Major is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Major has Monroe pressed against the ropes, preventing Monroe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Major prevents Monroe from breaking the clinch.
Monroe wants to get back to striking at distance but Major won't allow it.
Monroe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Major misses with a hook to the ribs.
Major stalling in the clinch.
Major keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monroe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Major stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Major misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Major as the two fighters clinch.
Major tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Major throws an elbow that misses.
Monroe blocks the elbow strike.
Major prevents Monroe from breaking the clinch.
Major keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe wants to break free but Major has control.
Major tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Major comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Major has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Major!
An out of breath Malaki Major thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMT 41 - Yeily Vs Bishop
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Monroe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Kaewsamrit.
Kaewsamrit misses with the combination.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Kaewsamrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Kaewsamrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Kaewsamrit misses its intended target.
Monroe throwing a counter right hand but Kaewsamrit manages to avoid it.
Kaewsamrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monroe's hands.
Kaewsamrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been informed that Kaewsamrit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaewsamrit swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Kaewsamrit lands a leg kick that knocks Monroe off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Kaewsamrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe takes one to the chin there.
Kaewsamrit throws a leg kick but Monroe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaewsamrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaewsamrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Monroe counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Kaewsamrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monroe doesn't seem bothered though.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Kaewsamrit.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Monroe misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Kaewsamrit.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaewsamrit.
Nice jab there from Kaewsamrit.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaewsamrit throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Kaewsamrit.
No joy there for Kaewsamrit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe digs a good hook to Kaewsamrit's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kaewsamrit eats them both and turns towards Monroe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Kaewsamrit is rocked!
Kaewsamrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
Kaewsamrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?#KD#
Monroe connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Kaewsamrit onto his butt! Kaewsamrit bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#T2#
Monroe blocks a head kick by Kaewsamrit.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monroe connects with a quick right hand that sends Kaewsamrit tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Colin Monroe!
The defeated Anuwat Kaewsamrit had this to say: ' thank very much'.

Event: GMT 36 - Wangchuck Vs Astrok
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Laffiager takes the fight into the clinch.
Laffiager tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laffiager throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Laffiager misses with a punch on the inside.
Laffiager throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monroes head. #BC2#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Laffiager moved out of range.
Laffiager takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Monroe misses.
Monroe digs a good body shot into Laffiager 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Laffiager rushes Monroe and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laffiager misses with some punches.
Laffiager tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Laffiager lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Laffiager tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laffiager tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laffiager scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monroe wants to break free but Laffiager has control.
Monroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laffiager fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laffiager lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Laffiager scores with a hook to the body.
Laffiager throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laffiager lands a hook that snaps the head of Monroe backwards. #T2#
Monroe takes a shot to the head.
Laffiager lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Laffiager .
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Laffiager is controlling him.
Laffiager misses with a body punch.
Laffiager has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laffiager tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laffiager keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laffiager scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timal Laffiager dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laffiager needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.
Laffiager fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Laffiager .
Laffiager tries to clinch up
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laffiager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
A big right from Laffiager misses.
Laffiager 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.#ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Laffiager blocks a leg kick.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Laffiager finish him?
Laffiager with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laffiager looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laffiager ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Laffiager .
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laffiager doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laffiager on the side of the head. #CL#
Laffiager moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laffiager .
Laffiager swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laffiager throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laffiager dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe misses with a hook. Laffiager ducked under it nicely.
Laffiager listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laffiager just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Laffiager tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
A big right from Laffiager misses.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laffiager takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Laffiager clinches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Laffiager throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe wants to get back to striking at distance but Laffiager won't allow it.
Monroe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laffiager can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
Monroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laffiager . #BC2#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laffiager throws a predictable looking body shot
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laffiager throws a sloppy body shot
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laffiager tries to counter by clinching up but Monroe breaks away and moves out of range.
Laffiager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Monroe lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
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.
#R3#
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laffiager .
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laffiager on the side of the head.
Laffiager walks into a left hand.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laffiager .
Laffiager is looking to counter the offense by Monroe and move into the clinch.
Laffiager slips a straight right by Monroe.
Monroe throws the left hand but Laffiager avoids the punch easily.
Laffiager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monroe.
Laffiager fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.
Laffiager moves out of range of the leg kick from Monroe.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Monroe misses.
As Monroe tries to get set, Laffiager tries to push him back and clinch up but Monroe manages to avoid the attempt.
Monroe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laffiager . Laffiager circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps Laffiager 's head back.
Laffiager tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laffiager is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe throws a body punch but Laffiager moves out of range.
Laffiager jabs at Monroe's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laffiager takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Laffiager tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laffiager moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Laffiager blocks a jab.
Laffiager scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Laffiager is looking to clinch.
Laffiager scores with a jab to the head.
Laffiager tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Laffiager sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laffiager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monroe.
Laffiager misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Laffiager rushes Monroe and presses him up against the ropes.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laffiager misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laffiager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laffiager working aggressively here.
Laffiager misses with a punch on the inside.
Laffiager misses with some punches.
Monroe working hard to break the clinch.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Laffiager has him pressed against the ropes.
Laffiager misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laffiager lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Colin Monroe just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Laffiager 's shoulder, as Laffiager tries to avoid the shot.
Laffiager smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laffiager s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laffiager tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Laffiager .
Laffiager tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monroe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Laffiager slips the punch.
Laffiager scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Laffiager .
Jab from Monroe.
Laffiager misses with a looping right.#CL#
Laffiager rushes Monroe and presses him up against the ropes.
Laffiager misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laffiager . #T1#
Monroe blocks a body shot from Laffiager .
Laffiager throws a head punch that misses.
Laffiager tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laffiager digs a right hand underneath Monroe's ribcage. Monroe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laffiager has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Laffiager misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laffiager prevents Monroe from breaking the clinch.
Laffiager throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Laffiager swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laffiager lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monroe or not. #T2#
Laffiager has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Laffiager keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monroe's efforts to push away.
Laffiager digs a right hand into Monroe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monroe's gas tank.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laffiager misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laffiager working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laffiager has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Laffiager misses with a body punch.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timal Laffiager had his way with Colin Monroe in that round.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Laffiager gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laffiager pushes Monroe back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laffiager .
Laffiager misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Laffiager doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laffiager .
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laffiager tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Monroe manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Laffiager uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laffiager closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe throws the left hand but Laffiager avoids the punch easily.
Laffiager looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Laffiager rushes Monroe and presses him up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Laffiager .
A head punch on the inside from Laffiager fails to land.
Laffiager misses with some punches. #BC2#
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Laffiager tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Monroe connects with a body shot.#CL#
Laffiager clinches with his opponent.
Laffiager misses with the head strike.
Laffiager lands a hook that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Laffiager has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe. #T2#
Laffiager swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Laffiager has him pressed against the ropes.
Laffiager lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laffiager struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch but Laffiager keeps him there for the moment.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Laffiager .
Laffiager misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laffiager tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laffiager misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laffiager misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timal Laffiager showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laffiager has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timal Laffiager !
Timal Laffiager decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GMT 33 - Shojo Vs Kaewsamrit
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Chaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Chaka misses with a straight right.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Chaka is out of range.
Monroe cracks a nice hook into Chaka's ribs.
Chaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Chaka forces Monroe back against the ropes and clinches.
Chaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Chaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chaka's coach down at Archon Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chaka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Chaka.
Chaka misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Chaka misses with the head strike.
Chaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Chaka.
Monroe is looking to break free of the clinch but Chaka has double underhooks.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Chaka has Monroe pressed against the ropes.
Chaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Monroe is looking to break free of the clinch but Chaka has double underhooks.
Chaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Chaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Monroe misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Chaka counters by clinching up.
Chaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Chaka tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
Chaka keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chaka has Monroe pressed against the ropes, preventing Monroe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chaka lands a body shot.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Monroe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Chaka.
Chaka tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Chaka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe cracks Chaka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monroe takes one to the side of the head.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Monroe.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Chaka clinches.
Chaka misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Chaka.
Chaka misses with the head strike.
Chaka avoiding damage. #BC2#
Chaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL2#
Chaka closes the distance and clinches.
Chaka has Monroe pressed against the ropes, preventing Monroe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monroe wants to get back to striking at distance but Chaka won't allow it.
Chaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibrahim Chaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chaka misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Chaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chaka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaka.
Chaka moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chaka swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Chaka.
Monroe is looking to score with low kicks.
Chaka throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaka is just out of range.
Monroe works the jab nicely.
Chaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Chaka throws a good cross that connects.
Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Monroe lands.#ROC#
Chaka is rocked!
Monroe connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Chaka's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Chaka - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Colin Monroe!

Event: GAMMA MT 29 - Monroe V Jernit
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Monroe tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jernit lands a jab to Monroe's midsection.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Jernit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monroe slips a jab from Jernit.
Monroe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Jernit throws the kick towards the body but Monroe avoids it.
Jernit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.
Jernit swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Monroe.
Monroe throws a hook but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monroe throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
Monroe misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit staying out of range there.
Jernit lands a jab to the nose.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Jernit had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Monroe off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Jernit.
Jernit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe is looking to counter punch.
Monroe connects with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Jernit.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Jernit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Jernit is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jernit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Jernit throws a leg kick
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Jernit lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jernit throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
A head kick by Jernit misses
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit.
Monroe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. Jernit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monroe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jernit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Jernit. Beautiful body shot.
Jernit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jernit missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jernit slips a straight right by Monroe.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jernit slips a straight right by Monroe.
Jernit tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jernit slips under a jab from Monroe.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Nice shot by Jernit.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Bunt Jernit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Jernit counters with a nice leg kick.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Jernit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Jernit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jernit staying out of range there.#T1#
Jernit misses with a low kick.
It appears Monroe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jernit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Monroe throwing a counter right hand but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Jernit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Jernit throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Jernit with a jab.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Jernit moved out of range nicely.
Jernit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jernit misses with a series of wild punches.
Jernit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Jernit throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target. #T2#
Jernit tries to land a leg kick but Monroe saw it coming and moves away.
Monroe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Monroe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a few strikes there.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monroe has time to react.
Monroe 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.
Jernit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
As Monroe backs off Jernit throws a huge counter combo but Monroe manages to avoid it all.
Jernit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Jernit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jernit.
Jernit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunt Jernit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Jernit misses with a head kick.
Jernit cracks Monroe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Jernit.
Jernit lands a nice shot to the body.
Jernit connects with a single shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jernit 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 Monroe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monroe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jernit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jernit.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Monroe. #T1#
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
A jab from Jernit does it's job there.
Jernit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Jernit finds it's way through Monroe's defenses.
Bunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe is looking to counter punch.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Jernit there.
Jernit lands a glancing blow to the side of Monroe's head.#ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!
Jernit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monroe drops his guard momentarily, allowing Jernit to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Monroe! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Jernit takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bunt Jernit! Bunt Jernit retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bunt Jernit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA MT 25 Bon Vs White 2
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Chaka throws out a leg kick but Monroe moves out of range and Chaka only half commits.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Monroe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monroe catches Chaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chaka looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe stalks Chaka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chaka's face. Chaka staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe tests Chaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaka ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe. #ROC2#
Chaka is rocked!
Monroe staggers Chaka with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Chaka looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Monroe is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colin Monroe!

Event: Machine Fight Night
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe throws a counter combo.
Lewis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Colin Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease.
Lewis throws a big counter combination but Monroe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Monroe misses.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Monroe digs a good body shot into Lewis's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a front kick aimed at Monroe's knee but Monroe avoids it well.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Monroe thuds his right hand into Lewis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.#T1#
Monroe connects with a right hand. Lewis shakes it off.
Monroe connects with a jab.
A jab from Lewis misses.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Monroe lands a jab.
Monroe lands with a hook. Lewis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lewis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Lewis.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Monroe digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch up.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lewis's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Monroe scores with a four punch combination!
Monroe looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Monroe scores with a one two! Lewis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lewis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lewis throws a combination that misses
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Lewis misses
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis drops his hands momentarily and Monroe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monroe blocks a low kick nicely.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monroe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monroe jabs at Lewis's body.
Jab by Monroe.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe lands with a nice combination. Lewis backs away looking to recover.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Monroe scores with the left hand. Lewis knows he should have avoided that one.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.#T1#
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colin Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Lewis wants to clinch
and Monroe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lewis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Devon Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
Lewis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewis wants to clinch.
Monroe scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Lewis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis misses with a wild combination.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lewis has time to react.
A right-left combo lands from Monroe.
Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monroe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lewis backs up against the ropes. #ROC2#
Lewis is rocked!
Monroe connects with a body shot that sends Lewis's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Lewis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monroe connects with a stiff jab that staggers Lewis - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colin Monroe!

Event: GMT 18 - Away Vs Laffiager
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Downe is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Monroe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Downe at a distance.
Downe 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.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Downe ducks down to avoid it.
Downe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Downe moves out of range of the strikes.
Downe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Downe tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Downe tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe lands a glancing blow to the side of Downe's head.
Downe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Downe. Those never looked like landing.
Downe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Downe swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Downe throws a head kick that misses
and Monroe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Downe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Downe is looking for the big counter here.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Downe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Downe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Downe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Downe wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Downe throws a lazy head kick
and Downe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Downe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Monroe.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Monroe.
Downe throws a head kick that misses
and Monroe counters with a left to the body.
Monroe cracks Downe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe jabs Downe right on the nose. Downe blinks but takes it well.
Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
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?
Downe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Downe misses with a straight right.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Downe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Downe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Downe lands a jab-cross combination.
Downe misses with a head kick.
Downe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monroe is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Monroe jabs at Downe's body.
Downe throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Downe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Downe throws a head kick that misses
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Downe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Monroe throws a good cross that connects.
Downe throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Downe's body. Downe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Downe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Downe tries to land a leg kick but Monroe saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Downe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Downe tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Downes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Downe throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Downe throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Downe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monroe lands a really nice looking cross but Downe seems unphased.
Monroe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monroe lands with an overhand left.
Downe wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monroe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monroe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Downe.
Downe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monroe takes a step back to recover.
Downe connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Downe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Downe tries a head kick but it misses.
Downe throws the kick towards the body but Monroe avoids it.
Monroe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Downe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Downe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Monroe there.
Monroe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Downe throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monroe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downe wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Downe's body. Downe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Downe thows a leg kick but Monroe checks it
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Downe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Downe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Downe is looking to clinch.
Monroe scores with the left hand. Downe knows he should have avoided that one.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
Downe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Downe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Getzat Downe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Downe. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Downe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monroe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Downe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Downe moves into the clinch.#BC#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Downe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monroe scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Downe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Downe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe lands a really nice looking cross but Downe seems unphased.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Downe slips the punch.
No joy there for Downe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monroe works Downe's body with a nice hook.
Downe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Downe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monroe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Downe.
Downe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Downe tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Downe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downe can do to turn this around?
Downe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Downe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Downe throws a head kick that misses
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Colin Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Downe tries to clinch
and Monroe counters with a nice body shot.
Downe is breathing heavily.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
Downe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monroe counters with a three punch combo that has Downe backing up. Downe nods at Monroe to acknowledge the strikes.
Downe darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Monroe counters with a series of strikes. Downe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot by Monroe.
Downe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe jabs Downe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Downe throws a head kick but Monroe moves out of range.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Downe misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe lands with a right hand. #T3#
Downe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monroe scores with a jab to the body.
Downe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Downe lands with a nice combination. Monroe backs away looking to recover.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Downe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Downe misses with a combination
and Monroe counters with a series of strikes. Downe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Downe.
Downe looks to throw a body kick
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Downes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Downe misses.
Downe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Monroe lands.
Downe tries to clinch
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Monroe lands with a cross. #ROC#
Downe is rocked!
Downe misses with a double jab
and Monroe counters with a series of strikes. Downe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Downe is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?
Downe falls off balance throwing a combination
and before Downe has any time to reset, Monroe cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Colin Monroe!
Getzat Downe was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for showing me where my training is lacking. I will be back, stronger, faster and more humble for the experience.'.

Event: GMT 15 - Dekkers Vs Jernit
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monroe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Monroe lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monroe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Monroe slips a jab from Hunt.
Monroe misses with a combination
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Colin Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Nice shot by Monroe.
Monroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
Monroe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monroe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe connects with a single shot there.
Monroe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monroe.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe with a nice cross.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Monroe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Monroe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
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!
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monroe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Monroe slips a straight right by Hunt.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Monroe.
Monroe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#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!
Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing.
Nice cross by Monroe.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Monroe with a jab.
Monroe cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe works the jab nicely.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Monroe stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Colin Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Hunt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Monroe scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Hunt defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.#T2#
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Monroe.
Monroe blocks a jab.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monroe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
Monroe lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target. #T2#
Monroe cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt takes one on the button.
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 shot to the liver by Monroe. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe had his way with Jonny Hunt in that round.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Hunt misses with a hook.
Jonny Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Monroe misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Monroe misses the body punch
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A left lands for Monroe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
A jab lands there for Monroe.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Monroe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Hunt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monroe.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe.
Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Colin Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monroe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!

Event: GAMMA MT 12 - Kane Vs Menace
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Jernit moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Jernit moves away from the strike by Monroe.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
Jernit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jernit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jernit misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Monroe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jernit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe cracks Jernit with an open hand slap.
Jernit throws a right hand that misses
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jernit - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Jernit throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Jernit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Monroe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
The fighters circling - Jernit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Jernit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jernit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jernit dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jernit.
Monroe throws a combination that misses
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Jernit saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Monroe misses. #T2#
Jernit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Jernit had a free shot at his head there.
Jernit dips to his left and cracks Monroe with an uppercut!#ROC#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Monroe defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monroe is able to avoid easily.
Jernit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monroe misses with a left hand
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Jernit finish him?
Jernit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
Jernit avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bunt Jernit!
Bunt Jernit retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bunt Jernit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA MT 10 - Double Header 2
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps The Diamond's head back.
The Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Diamond wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Diamond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
The Diamond moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters with a right hand to the body.
The Diamond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monroe blocks a head kick by The Diamond.
The Diamond wants to clinch
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Diamond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monroe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - The Diamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick from The Diamond lands but Monroe takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Monroe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Monroe avoids the head kick by The Diamond.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monroe throws a series of punches but The Diamond avoids them all with ease. #T1#
The Diamond tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Diamond.
Monroe lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by The Diamond misses
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe.
Monroe lands a nice shot to the body.
The Diamond is breathing heavily.
The Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Monroe works over The Diamond's head and body with a nice combination.
Monroe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
The Diamond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Monroe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Monroe tests The Diamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A head kick by The Diamond misses
and Monroe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Diamond thinking.
Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Diamond moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Diamond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
The Diamond is rocked!
Monroe lands with a straight right. The Diamond didn't see that one coming.
Oh The Diamond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monroe connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of The Diamond's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked The Diamond - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Colin Monroe!

Event: GAMMA MT 8 - Double Header
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Monroe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Konstantinovich in his tracks.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konstantinovich.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Konstantinovich takes the opportunity to counter with a picture perfect head kick, knocking Monroe to the floor! He looks like he's going to get up 4,5,6,7,8... hurry up! 9, 10... he didn't make it! He's just getting back to his feet now but it's too late - this one is all over! Konstantinovich is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Maksudov Konstantinovich!
A very excited looking Maksudov Konstantinovich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA MT 6 - Black Vs Que
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Steen avoids it with no problem.
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steen tries to clinch
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steen wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a right hand to the body.
Steen wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe lands with an uppercut that bounces Steen off the ropes and back into range.
Monroe lands with a nice combination. Steen backs away looking to recover.
Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
Steen wants to clinch.
Steen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monroe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monroe is working the combinations to good effect here.#T1#
Steen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steen darts in trying to clinch
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
Steen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Monroe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Monroe lands with a straight right. Steen didn't see that one coming.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steen.
Monroe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steen throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Steen looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steen is looking to clinch.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Steen closes the distance but Monroe moves to the side
and Monroe counters with a nice body shot.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steen tries to clinch up.
Steen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steen has time to react.
Steen wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe works over Steen's head and body with a nice combination.
Monroe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steen is looking to clinch.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Steen avoids it with no problem.
Steen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steen misses with a jab to the body
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe clobbers Steen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monroe lands with a cross.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
Steen wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Steen tries to clinch up.
Steen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe scores with a one two! Steen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
Steen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Steen doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monroe scores with a one two! Steen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steen tries to clinch up.
Monroe misses with the combination. #T1#
Steen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steen tries to clinch up
and Steen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Steen misses.
Monroe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
Steen moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Steen moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monroe lands a two punch combo.
Steen looks to clinch
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monroe lands a glancing blow to the side of Steen's head.
Steen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steen has time to react.
Steen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe unleashes a big counter combination but Steen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Monroe throws a series of strikes that have Steen backpedaling.
Steen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Steen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Steen ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Steen is looking to clinch.
Steen wants to clinch
and Monroe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steen thinking.
Steen wants to clinch.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Steen.
Monroe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steen tries to clinch up
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steen moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Steen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Steen avoids nicely.
Steen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steen back to the ropes. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Steen's defenses.
Monroe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Steen.
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steen doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steen under the eye.
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Steen tries to clinch
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steen looks to land a body kick but Monroe moved away.
Kevin Steen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steen is looking to clinch.
Monroe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monroe sizes up Steen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steen tries to clinch up
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Steen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steen tries to clinch up.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Steen is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Monroe jabs at Steen's body.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Steen's body. Steen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe punishes Steen's body with a nice straight punch.
Steen doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kevin Steen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Monroe feints a jab promting Steen to slip. Monroe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe tests Steen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Steen.
Colin Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Steen moves out of range.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
Steen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe connects with the punch.
Steen looks to clinch
and Steen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Steen wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance.
Monroe jabs Steen right on the nose. Steen blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steen darts in trying to clinch
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Steen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Steen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Steen moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Monroe.
Steen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Steen moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steen wants to clinch.
Monroe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Steen throws a body kick that misses
and Steen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Steen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monroe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steen. Steen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Steen tries to clinch up
and Monroe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steen thinking. #T1#
Monroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe connects with a crisp jab.
Steen is looking to clinch.
Steen moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Steen is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monroe.
Monroe throws a series of strikes that have Steen backpedaling.
Steen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steen wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monroe.
Steen tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Steen.#T2#
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steen misses with a double jab.
Steen tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Monroe tries to bum rush Steen with a series of wild strikes but Steen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steen on the side of the head.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Steen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steen looks to clinch
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Steen tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steen tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Steen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monroe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 41:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 40:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 40:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!

Event: GAMMA MT 4 - Kane Vs Jernit
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Shibaloma throws a head kick that misses.
Shibaloma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shibaloma throws a head kick that misses
and Monroe counters with a series of strikes. Shibaloma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Shibaloma avoids nicely.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe misses with a double jab
and Shibaloma counters with a straight right hand.
Shibaloma slips a jab from Monroe.
As Monroe backs off Shibaloma throws a huge counter combo but Monroe manages to avoid it all.
Shibaloma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monroe lands with a nice combination. Shibaloma backs away looking to recover.
Shibaloma throws a leg kick
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Shibaloma counters with a nice kick to the body.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Shibaloma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Shibaloma does no damage.
Monroe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shibaloma moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Shibaloma moves out of range.
Monroe misses the jab.
Colin Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shibaloma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shibaloma throws out the jab.
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shibaloma moves away.
We've been told by Monroe's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shibaloma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shibaloma throws the kick towards the body but Monroe avoids it.
Monroe blocks a leg kick.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shibaloma counters with a good low kick that Monroe was not able to check.
Monroe tries to bum rush Shibaloma with a series of wild strikes but Shibaloma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shibaloma defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Shibaloma misses with a leg kick
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shibaloma slips a straight right by Monroe.
Nice defenses there by Shibaloma.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shibaloma is looking for the big counter here.
Shibaloma ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a one two! Shibaloma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Monroe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shibaloma. Shibaloma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Shibaloma moves out of range.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shibaloma throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Monroe moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Monroe.
Monroe catches Shibaloma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shibaloma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shibaloma scores with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Monroe.
Shibaloma takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Shibaloma.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Shibaloma counters with an outside leg kick.
Shibaloma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monroe counters with a three punch combo that has Shibaloma backing up. Shibaloma nods at Monroe to acknowledge the strikes.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibaloma defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
Shibaloma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monroe lands with an uppercut that bounces Shibaloma off the ropes and back into range.
A clash of legs there as Monroe blocks the low kick.
Shibaloma lands an overhand right.
Shibaloma is breathing heavily.#T1#
Monroe looks to land a combination but Shibaloma avoids it well.
Shibaloma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Shibaloma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shibaloma. That's going to slow Monroe down.
Colin Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shibaloma.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Shibaloma is out of range.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Shibaloma is out of range.
A low kick from Shibaloma is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe connects with a right hand. Shibaloma shakes it off.
Shibaloma throws a low kick but Monroe moves out of range easily.
Shibaloma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe.
Shibaloma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shibaloma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shibaloma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shibaloma throws a front kick that sends Monroe stumbling back into the ropes.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shibaloma can do to turn this around?
Shibaloma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Monroe throws a jab when Shibaloma was well out of range.
Shibaloma throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Shibaloma ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe throws the left hand but Shibaloma avoids the punch easily.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Shibaloma is out of range.
Monroe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shibaloma.
Shibaloma staying out of range there.
Shibaloma throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from Shibaloma tenderised Monroe's leg. Monroe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shibaloma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shibaloma wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
Colin Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe throws out a powerful jab.
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shibaloma.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shibaloma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Shibaloma's head but Shibaloma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shibaloma throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Shibaloma dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Monroe cracks Shibaloma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monroe blocks a head kick by Shibaloma.
Shibaloma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe throws a series of strikes that have Shibaloma backpedaling.
Shibaloma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Shibaloma saw that one coming.
Monroe lands with a good body shot.
Monroe works the jab nicely.
Monroe tests Shibaloma's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Shibaloma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Monroe misses with a hook. Shibaloma ducked under it nicely.
Monroe misses with a hook.
A nice combination there by Monroe.
Shibaloma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shibaloma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monroe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Monroe blocks the low kick.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shibaloma moves out of range of the strikes.
Shibaloma is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
A head kick by Shibaloma misses
and Monroe counters with a three punch combo that has Shibaloma backing up. Shibaloma nods at Monroe to acknowledge the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Monroe.
Jab, jab by Shibaloma - just one landing.
Monroe lands with an overhand left.
Shibaloma slips under a jab from Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Shibaloma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shibaloma counters with a leg kick.
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!
Shibaloma ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
A big right from Shibaloma misses.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Shibaloma 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.
Shibaloma misses with a looping left.
Shibaloma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Monroe throwing a counter right hand but Shibaloma manages to avoid it.
Shibaloma is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Donk. Monroe catches Shibaloma right on the button with a cross.
Shibaloma moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Monroe lands a jab-cross combination.
Monroe with a nice cross.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shibaloma has time to react.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Shibaloma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shibaloma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Monroe cracks Shibaloma with an open hand slap.
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!
Shibaloma misses with a leg kick.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Shibaloma.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe clobbers Shibaloma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shibaloma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Shibaloma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shibaloma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
A low kick from Shibaloma is predictable there
and Shibaloma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shibaloma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Shibaloma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shibaloma counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe had his way with Amir Shibaloma in that round.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shibaloma slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Shibaloma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Shibaloma tried to score with a low kick but Monroe checks it.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Shibaloma throws a head kick that misses
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe tries to bum rush Shibaloma with a series of wild strikes but Shibaloma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Shibaloma counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shibaloma is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A slapping leg kick lands for Shibaloma.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Shibaloma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Shibaloma unleashes a big counter combination but Monroe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Shibaloma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monroe to score with a decent uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monroe.
Monroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monroe works the jab nicely.
Monroe scores with a nice strike.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shibaloma.
Monroe slips a straight right by Shibaloma.
Shibaloma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shibaloma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Monroe. That snapped Shibaloma's head back. #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!
Monroe throws a series of strikes that have Shibaloma backpedaling.
Shibaloma slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe throws a right hand that Shibaloma ducks under and follows up with a left that Shibaloma also avoids with ease.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Shibaloma counters with a low kick, right behind Monroe 's knee.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shibaloma throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shibaloma misses with a head kick.
Shibaloma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monroe is out of range and Shibaloma settles back down.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Shibaloma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amir Shibaloma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colin Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monroe scores with the left hand. Shibaloma knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monroe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!

Event: GAMMA MT 2 - Wells Vs Florenzi
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heart has time to react.
Jab by Monroe.
Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Heart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Heart counters with a good low kick that Monroe was not able to check.
Monroe jabs Heart right on the nose. Heart blinks but takes it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heart. Monroe shrugs it off though.
Heart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Heart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Heart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heart drops his hands momentarily and Monroe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Colin Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Monroe.#T1#
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Heart saw that one coming.
Monroe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Monroe.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch.
A left lands for Monroe.
Heart misses with a head kick.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Monroe moves out of range as Heart throws a body kick.
Heart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heart thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick misses from Heart.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Heart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monroe's calf.
Heart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Heart connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Monroe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe scores with a hook to the body. Heart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Heart is just out of range.
Heart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Heart moved out of range.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick.
Heart delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heart counters with a low kick, right behind Monroe 's knee.
Heart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Monroe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Heart misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Heart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Heart moves away and avoids it.
Colin Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Heart slips a straight right by Monroe.
Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing.
Heart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1##KD2#
Heart looks low and kicks high, catching Monroe right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Heart ducks down to avoid it.
Crack! A monster head kick from Heart and Monroe falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Heart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tahar Heart!

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