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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Monroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karim misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Monroe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karim won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Karim throws Monroe to one side and escapes!
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Monroe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe distracts Karim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karim is striking from the bottom but Monroe uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Karim actively working from the bottom here.
Monroe throwing shots but Karim is blocking nicely.
Karim pushes Monroe off but Monroe dives into side control.
Karim is letting Monroe control him for a moment.
Monroe 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.
Karim tries to improve position but can't.
Karim looks winded!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A control attempt from Karim but he's now mounted!
Monroe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karim hang on?
Monroe cracks Karim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Karim taking shots to the head.
Monroe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Monroe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karim hang on?
Monroe content just to control the position here.
Karim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karim tries to hold on but Monroe postures up.#T3#
Monroe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Monroe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karim's face.
#SUB#
Monroe has hold of Karim's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Karim manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Monroe lands a couple of good shots and Karim has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I would not like to be Karim right now.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Monroe. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#T4#
Monroe just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Monroe has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Monroe lands shots from the back.
Karim is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Monroe dominated that round.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Karim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monroe defends well and Karim ends up having to push Monroe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monroe stuffs the takedown.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but Karim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karim looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Karim thows a leg kick but Monroe checks it #TD#
and Monroe counters with a takedown into side control.
Karim tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Monroe scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Karim is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Karim is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Monroe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Karim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Monroe scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Karim is looking for a way out.
Karim just trying to survive but Monroe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Monroe is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Monroe not allowing Karim to control his hands. #T2#
Monroe keeps control of the position as Karim tries to break free.
Monroe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Karim doesn't escape. #SUB#
Monroe has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karim trying to control the position but Monroe manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
What can Karim do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Monroe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karim for as long as he can get away with.
Monroe lands strikes to the head.
Karim just trying to survive but Monroe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monroe has Karim flattened out and is raining down punches.
Karim trying to control the hands but Monroe won't let him.
Monroe lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#SUB#
Monroe is working for a rear naked choke. Karim is not defending it well and Monroe has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Karim refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Karim's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arron Monroe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Snaga works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
Snaga throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe tries to counter by clinching up but Snaga breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Snaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Snaga jumps guard but Monroe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monroe is trying to drag Snaga to the mat but Snaga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Monroe to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Monroe jumps guard and drags Snaga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snaga wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving. #SUB#
Monroe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Monroe pushes a forearm under Snaga's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Snaga is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arron Monroe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Monroe stuffs the takedown.
Monroe tries to counter by clinching up but McIntyre breaks away and moves out of range.
McIntyre fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Monroe drives through with a takedown into McIntyre 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McIntyre working a defensive guard here.
Monroe landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre wants to get back to his feet but Monroe is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
McIntyre looking to control.
#SUB2#
Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and McIntyre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between McIntyre 's legs - danger averted.
McIntyre looking to control.
Monroe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Monroe dives in and scores a takedown into McIntyre 's guard.#ES2#
McIntyre is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Monroe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McIntyre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
McIntyre misses with a takedown attempt - Monroe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arron Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson McIntyre .
McIntyre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monroe circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McIntyre is defended easily by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and McIntyre counters by moving into the clinch.
Monroe tries to circle away but McIntyre has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McIntyre as he avoids it easily.
McIntyre has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Monroe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3##TD#
Monroe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McIntyre uses from the top position.
Monroe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Monroe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but McIntyre is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Monroe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McIntyre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McIntyre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McIntyre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monroe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McIntyre wants to get up but he can't break Monroe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McIntyre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McIntyre wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
McIntyre wanted to stand there but Monroe had control of the position. #SUB2#
McIntyre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
McIntyre tries to stand but Monroe is controlling from the bottom.
Monroe wants to control the position but McIntyre says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Monroe is controlling McIntyre 's trapped leg to prevent McIntyre from advancing to side control.
Monroe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McIntyre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monroe's head.
Monroe is looking to improve his position.
McIntyre trying to control from half guard but Monroe is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McIntyre wants to stand up but Monroe has a hold of him and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Monroe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McIntyre misses with the body kick#TD#
and Monroe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monroe.
Monroe preventing the sweep.
McIntyre is trying to keep Monroe in close.
McIntyre is looking to stand up but Monroe isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monroe chips away with some ground and pound.
McIntyre looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
McIntyre fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monroe is defended easily by McIntyre .
Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown but McIntyre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monroe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on McIntyre 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McIntyre .
McIntyre fails to land the takedown.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McIntyre can do to turn this around?#T2##CL#
Monroe moves into the clinch.
Monroe working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
McIntyre breaks from the clinch.
McIntyre shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arron Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson McIntyre .
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McIntyre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monroe defends it nicely.
Jenson McIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIntyre is breathing heavily.
Monroe closes this distance looking for a takedown but McIntyre circles away.
Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown. McIntyre tries to sprawl out of it but Monroe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McIntyre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
McIntyre fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
McIntyre drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Monroe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monroe is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
McIntyre trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McIntyre is looking to work some ground and pound but Monroe has wrist control.
McIntyre wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving. #SUB#
Monroe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Monroe is looking for a triangle but McIntyre pushes his legs off easily.
#ES#
Monroe pushes McIntyre off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIntyre shoots and misses #CL#
and Monroe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McIntyre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Monroe to keep the fight standing.
McIntyre is trying to pull guard but Monroe has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Monroe 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#
McIntyre leaves Monroe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenson McIntyre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Monroe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McIntyre to the ground. Monroe is now in McIntyre 's guard.
McIntyre wants to hit a switch here but Monroe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McIntyre there!
Monroe lands a heavy elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre is trying to escape the mount.
McIntyre tries to hold on but Monroe postures up.#T1#
Monroe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Monroe avoids the attempt from McIntyre to control.
McIntyre takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Monroe won't let McIntyre get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McIntyre wants to hold on but Monroe pushes him away.
McIntyre is working to get back to half guard.
Monroe 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.
McIntyre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
McIntyre tries to hold on but Monroe pushes him away.
McIntyre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Monroe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Monroe controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIntyre is controlling an arm, preventing Monroe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Monroe is landing with some decent strikes but McIntyre is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
McIntyre tries to reverse the position but Monroe maintains control.
McIntyre keeps trying to improve his position.
Monroe breaks from McIntyre 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Monroe landing punches.
Monroe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McIntyre is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
McIntyre tries to lock up and control but Monroe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McIntyre is bucking up trying to escape but Monroe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Monroe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McIntyre is trying to escape the mount but Monroe keeps good control and instead manages to take McIntyre 's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arron 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arron Monroe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Giordano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Giordano controls the position.
Giordano tries to stand but Monroe is controlling his head.
Monroe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Giordano has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Giordano controlling the position.
Giordano wants to control but Monroe is keeping him busy.
Giordano wants to stand but Monroe is controlling his arm.
Giordano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Monroe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Giordano working away.
Giordano trying to control the position but Monroe is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe is trying to get back to half guard.
Monroe tries to escape but Giordano is in control. #T1#
Giordano working away.
Monroe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Giordano asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Monroe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Giordano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monroe, who protects the arm well.
Giordano controls the position.
Monroe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Giordano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Giordano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monroe keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Monroe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Giordano is looking to take a break and control but Monroe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Giordano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Giordano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Giordano tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Giordano should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Giordano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monroe, who protects the arm well.
Monroe wants to control but Giordano postures up.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet but Giordano drags him back down.
Giordano tries to stand but Monroe is controlling his head.
Giordano tries to move to mount but Monroe blocks the move with his legs.
Monroe is not content to let Giordano control the position.
Monroe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Giordano is controlling him well.#T3#
Giordano tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Monroe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Monroe manages to get back to half guard.
Monroe is looking to control Giordano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monroe avoid being mounted?
Monroe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giordano on the ground.
Monroe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Monroe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Monroe working for submissions but it's allowed Giordano to get to half guard.
Giordano is looking to take a break and control but Monroe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monroe is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Monroe actively working from the bottom here.
Monroe is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Giordano 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 Giordano.
Well, if Giordano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Monroe wants to get back to full guard but Giordano has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giordano controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Giordano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Giordano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Giordano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mario Giordano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Giordano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giordano wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Monroe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Giordano is now in half guard.
Giordano tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Monroe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Giordano passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Giordano gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Giordano is looking to clinch.
Giordano is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Giordano. #T1#
Giordano is looking to chop away at Monroe's legs.
Giordano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Giordano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Monroe wants to control but Giordano postures up.
Monroe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Giordano is trying to get back to full guard.
Giordano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monroe throwing shots but Giordano is blocking nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Giordano looking for submissions off his back.
Giordano is breathing heavily.
Giordano wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Monroe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Giordano has hold of Monroe's hands but Monroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Giordano wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy.
Giordano is pressing down on Monroe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Giordano wants to improve his position but instead Monroe has moved into half guard.
Giordano trying to control from the bottom.
Monroe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Giordano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Monroe slows the pace down in half guard.
Giordano wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy.
Giordano pushes Monroe off looking to stand but Monroe dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monroe lands a nice short elbow.
Monroe prevents Giordano from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Giordano leaves Monroe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Giordano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giordano stops Monroe from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Giordano wants to work for an arm triangle but Monroe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monroe is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Giordano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Monroe closes the distance and clinches.
Giordano tries to pull guard but Monroe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Monroe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Giordano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Monroe can't get the takedown.
Giordano goes for a takedown attempt but Monroe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Giordano moves into range and clinches up with Monroe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giordano goes for a takedown attempt but Monroe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arron Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Giordano.
Giordano fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Monroe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Monroe has managed to clinch.
Giordano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Monroe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Giordano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monroe.
#BC2#
Giordano breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Monroe moves into the clinch.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Giordano to keep the fight standing.
Giordano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Giordano has Monroe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Monroe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Giordano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Giordano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Giordano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Monroe up against the cage.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monroe.
Giordano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monroe tries for a takedown but Giordano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Monroe gets a double leg takedown into Giordano's guard.
Giordano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giordano looking for a sweep. Not yet Giordano, not yet.
Monroe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Giordano wants to stand but Monroe is controlling the position. #SUB#
Monroe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monroe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Giordano has his foot on Monroe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monroe works his way back into a safe position though.
Monroe prevents Giordano from getting back to his feet.
Giordano working a defensive guard but Monroe passes into half guard.
Giordano moves into full guard.
Giordano controls Monroe momentarily but Monroe frees himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Giordano will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Giordano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Giordano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monroe's waist but Monroe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Giordano off to one side. #TD2#
Giordano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monroe is trying to defend but Giordano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arron Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Giordano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monroe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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 Arron Monroe.
I think Giordano 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Giordano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Monroe moves into the clinch.
Silva tries to break free but Monroe pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monroe dodges the punch combination from Silva .
#CL2#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Monroe.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Silva lands a left and a right that send Monroe crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Arron Monroe has been cut.
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!#CL2#
Silva gets a clinch.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monroe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monroe. #CL#
Monroe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Monroe prevents it.
#BC#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monroe dodges the punch combination from Silva .
Monroe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Silva manages to circle out of the way.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Monroe has a takedown stuffed.
Silva lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Monroe falls backwards - clearly groggy! Silva dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva !
Anderson Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monroe.
You can see the frustration on Beck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beck is looking to regain half guard here but Monroe keeps moving and retains side control.
Beck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Beck wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Monroe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beck trying to control but Monroe postures up.
Beck wants to stand back up but Monroe manages to pass into side control.
#T1#
Beck manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beck tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.
Beck trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Beck is bucking up trying to escape but Monroe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Monroe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beck is looking to get to half guard.
Monroe with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Beck working to try and regain half guard.
Monroe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Beck is looking to improve his position but Monroe isn't that keen on the idea.
Monroe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beck is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beck tries to lock up and control but Monroe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monroe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beck hang on?
Beck is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Monroe raining down hammerfists from mount.
Monroe content just to control the position here.
Beck takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Monroe with the ground and pound from mount.
Monroe prevents Beck from getting the reversal.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monroe with a couple of short strikes.
Beck is looking to improve his position but Monroe isn't that keen on the idea.
Monroe raining down hammerfists from mount.
Monroe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Monroe dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beck wants to hold on but Monroe pushes him away.
Monroe wants to control the pace but Beck is squirming around nicely.
Monroe scoring with strikes but Beck is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Monroe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monroe.
Beck tries a quick counter leg kick but Monroe is wise to it.
A punch combination from Beck misses.
Beck is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Monroe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Beck gets tackled into the cage by Monroe. Monroe maintains the clinch.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Monroe wants a takedown.
Beck has Monroe pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beck misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Beck. #T1#
Beck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Arron Monroe has been cut.
Beck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monroe managing to block the knees to the body from Beck.
Beck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beck tries to throw a body punch but Monroe avoids it by throwing Beck back against the cage. #T2#
Beck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monroe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monroe.
Beck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beck is looking for a takedown.
Beck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monroe.
Monroe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beck just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arron Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beck tries to score a body lock takedown but Monroe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beck pushes Monroe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Monroe tries to score a body lock takedown but Beck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beck tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beck lands an uppercut.
Beck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beck stalling the fight.
Beck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beck continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Beck prevents Monroe from breaking the clinch.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Beck won't allow it.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beck has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Monroe tries to pull guard but Beck won't allow it.
Beck leaning against his opponent.
Beck can't get the takedown.
Beck wants to stall.
Beck trying to land knees to the body.
Monroe wants to break free but Beck has control.
Beck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe being controlled against the cage.
Beck is trying to maintain a safe position but Monroe gets an underhook and turns Beck into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunther Beck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arron Monroe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monroe has a takedown stuffed.
Beck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Beck has closed the distance and engaged Monroe in a clinch.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Beck won't allow it.
Beck has Monroe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Monroe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beck scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
A combination from Beck does no damage. #CL#
Monroe darts in and clinches Beck up against the cage.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Beck throws an elbow but misses.
Beck avoiding damage.
Beck wants a takedown.
#TD#
Monroe jumps guard.
#SUB#
Monroe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#ES#
Monroe pushes Beck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Monroe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monroe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arron Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beck lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Beck goes for a takedown attempt but Monroe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Beck has closed the distance and engaged Monroe in a clinch.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Monroe pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Beck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monroe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beck has managed to get both his arms back between Monroe's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Monroe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Beck has picked Monroe up and slammed him! Monroe can't keep hold of the triangle and Beck manages to pass to side control!
Monroe is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Beck decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Beck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the cage.
Beck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monroe tries to circle away but Beck has him pinned against the cage.
Beck is pushing Monroe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Monroe is pressed up against the cage. Beck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Monroe down to the mat. Monroe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beck moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away #TD#
and Monroe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Monroe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Beck is trying to control but can't.
Beck is trying to control but Monroe manages to pass to mount!
Beck is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beck sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Beck is trying to stand up here but Monroe is controlling him well.
Beck wants to get back to full guard.
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 Arron Monroe.
I think Monroe 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arron Monroe!
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