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Event:
SFC18 - Bowman vs Morozov
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
De Vries bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Monroe tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Monroe is not content to let De Vries control the position.
Monroe throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Monroe throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Monroe is trying to get back to half guard.
Monroe throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Monroe is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Monroe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Monroe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Monroe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
De Vries is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monroe is just riding it out for now. De Vries eventually gives up the hold.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
De Vries blocks the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Monroe throws a strike from the bottom but De Vries passes into side control!
De Vries trying to control the position but Monroe is working away.
De Vries moves into full mount!
Monroe is trying to escape the mount.
De Vries trying to control but Monroe is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Monroe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
De Vries fails to take his opponent's back.
Monroe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monroe is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Monroe is trying desperately to improve position.
De Vries tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Monroe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Monroe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Monroe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
De Vries blocks Monroe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Monroe is desperately trying to improve his position but De Vries has a good base and remains in mount.
Monroe is still trying to improve position.
Monroe flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Monroe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Monroe is squirming around, avoiding De Vries's attempts to control the action.
De Vries blocks Monroe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
De Vries trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Monroe throwing punches despite being mounted.
Monroe throws some wild strikes from the bottom.#SUB#
De Vries is working for a guillotine from mount but Monroe frees his head quite easily.
Monroe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
De Vries controlling from the full mount.
De Vries is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Monroe is in real trouble.
De Vries is hanging on to Monroe's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe staying busy and making it hard for De Vries to control.
Monroe tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eilert De Vries dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
De Vries closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Vries lands in his opponent's guard.
De Vries won't allow Monroe to sweep him here.
Monroe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Monroe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Monroe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries is in close to Monroe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Vries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Monroe wants to sweep here but De Vries controlling him for the moment.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom.
Monroe can't keep his opponent in guard - De Vries advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Monroe missing with punches from the bottom.
Monroe is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
De Vries is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monroe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Vries.
De Vries blocks the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe tries to get to full guard but De Vries has control of the leg. #SU#
De Vries stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
De Vries feints and as Monroe raises his hands in defense, De Vries changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monroe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom.
De Vries's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Vries slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Monroe.
De Vries prevents Monroe from improving his position.
De Vries trying to control the action but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Monroe punching from the bottom.
#T3#
De Vries blocks the strikes from Monroe.
#SUB#
De Vries is looking for a kimura here.
Monroe tries to roll over but De Vries keeps him under control.
Monroe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Monroe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Monroe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
De Vries blocks the strikes from Monroe.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
De Vries wants to work for an arm triangle but Monroe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monroe lands a couple of sideways elbows. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monroe is staying active underneath De Vries, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Monroe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Vries to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monroe lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Eilert De Vries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monroe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Monroe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Monroe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eilert De Vries dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
De Vries shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monroe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Monroe punching to the body, from the bottom.
Monroe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monroe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monroe keeps trying to improve his position.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
De Vries controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries is pushing down on Monroe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monroe is fighting to maintain full guard but De Vries has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Vries tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monroe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
De Vries prevents Monroe from improving his position.
De Vries is trying to control. Monroe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Vries blocks the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe is pressing down on De Vries's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monroe trying to strike off his back.
Monroe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck.
Monroe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monroe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
De Vries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the cage.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Monroe throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe lands a right hand.
Monroe gets through De Vries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
De Vries has clasped his hands together around Monroe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Monroe's face as De Vries controls the position.
Monroe is trying to get back to half guard.
Monroe regains half guard.
Monroe tries to get to full guard but De Vries has control of the leg. #SUB#
De Vries wants to work for an arm triangle but Monroe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monroe missing with punches from the bottom.
Monroe punching from the bottom.
#T3#
Monroe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Vries's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Vries's back!
Monroe lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Monroe gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Monroe is working the ground and pound. Can De Vries escape?
De Vries trying to control the hands but Monroe won't let him.
Monroe is working the ground and pound. Can De Vries escape?
Monroe is working the ground and pound. Can De Vries escape?
De Vries covers up after that shot from Monroe.
I really don't envy De Vries right now.
Monroe connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for De Vries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
De Vries is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe lands shots to the head and De Vries turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Monroe!
A relieved looking Isaiah 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.
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Event:
EG 6: Day of Wreckoning
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Fucker shoots for a double leg takedown but Monroe sprawls well. He's pushed Fucker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice defenses there by Fucker.
Fucker moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fucker.
Fucker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a one two! Fucker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Toxic Fucker has been cut.
Fucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Monroe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
A head kick from Fucker lands but Monroe takes it in his stride.
Fucker has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Monroe.
Fucker slips a jab from Monroe.
Fucker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fucker 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.#T1#
Fucker slips under a jab.
Fucker throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Fucker slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Fucker moved out of range.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fucker misses the target.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Fucker shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toxic Fucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe walks into a straight right hand from Fucker.
Fucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Fucker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fucker slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Fucker's head but Fucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fucker lands with a right hand.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fucker throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Fucker slips the punch.
Monroe connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Fucker counters with a one-two to the body.
Fucker slips under a jab.#T3#
Monroe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fucker wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe misses with a hook
and Fucker counters with a left and a right that stings Monroe.
Fucker misses with a takedown attempt
and Fucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fucker. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fucker.
Fucker fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Fucker looks for a takedown but Monroe sprawls well.
Monroe misses with a hook.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Fucker's head but Fucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Fucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fucker scores with a nice strike.
Isaiah Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe tests Fucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fucker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Fucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toxic Fucker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Fucker falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Isaiah Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Fucker is out of range.
Fucker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monroe sprawls and moves away.
Monroe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fucker.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fucker fails with the takedown
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Monroe misses. #T1#
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Fucker saw that one coming.
Fucker tries to counter with a takedown but Monroe is quick to defend against it.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monroe wants it to stay on the feet.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fucker slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fucker has his takedown stuffed
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toxic Fucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fucker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Fucker saw that one coming.
Fucker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Fucker's shoulder, as Fucker tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Fucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Toxic Fucker's cut is getting worse.
Fucker moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Fucker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fucker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Monroe lands.#T3#
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Fucker is out of range.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Fucker slips the punch.
Fucker catches Monroe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fucker takes one on the button.
Fucker ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Fucker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monroe.
Fucker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monroe defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.#T4#
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Fucker ducks down to avoid it.
Fucker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Fucker persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
Monroe throws a hook but Fucker blocks it.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Fucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
Fucker slips a jab from Monroe.
Fucker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Toxic Fucker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Fucker ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe misses with a hook. Fucker ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toxic Fucker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fucker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
A big right from Monroe misses.
Fucker feinted with a counter takedown.
Fucker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Fucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monroe circles away.
Fucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Fucker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Fucker persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Fucker tries to counter with a takedown but Monroe is quick to defend against it.
Fucker sizes up Monroe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Fucker ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Isaiah Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe throws a jab when Fucker was well out of range.
Fucker blocks a jab.
Fucker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monroe throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Fucker counters with a shoot takedown. Monroe fights it but they end up in guard.
Monroe is looking to stand back up but Fucker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Monroe.
Monroe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fucker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB##SUB#
Monroe pushes Fucker off, looking to escape but Fucker dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Monroe is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toxic Fucker!
A victorious Toxic Fucker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EG 5: Glorious Death
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Jitsu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jitsu moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Jitsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Jitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monroe counters with a big right hand! Oh Jitsu is in trouble here! Monroe follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Monroe!
During a confident post fight interview, Isaiah Monroe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
#R1#
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 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monroe connects with the punch.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson leaves his chin hanging out and Monroe seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Johnson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaiah Monroe!
Isaiah Monroe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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