PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tieto Enator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Monroe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Monroe
vs
Enator

170 cm
23
148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tieto Enator!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enator misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Enator misses with the combination.
Enator throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monroe is defended easily by Enator.
Enator misses with a hook.
Enator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe ducks right into an uppercut from Enator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe slips under a jab from Enator.
Enator lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monroe dodges the punch combination from Enator.

Monroe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monroe showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Enator defending well though.

Monroe is looking for a kimura but Enator is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monroe to get the leverage.

Enator looking for submissions off his back.
Enator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Monroe stands up from half guard.
Tieto Enator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Enator lands a right hook to the body.
Enator scores with a punch to the head.
Tieto Enator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe moves out of range as Enator strikes.

Monroe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Enator is trying to defend but Monroe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Monroe is thwarting Enator's attempts to control the position.
Monroe scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enator manages to get to full guard.

Monroe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Enator is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monroe, into his guard.

Enator thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Enator won't allow Monroe to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Monroe has his foot on Enator's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enator works his way back into a safe position though.
Enator stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Enator slips nicely into half guard.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Monroe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Enator.
Enator is thwarting Monroe's attempts to control the position.
Enator wants to pass the guard but Monroe is defending well.
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 Dan Monroe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Enator scores with a body shot.

Enator gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monroe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monroe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Enator's head.
Monroe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Enator looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monroe is one step ahead there.
Monroe trying to control but Enator is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Enator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Enator 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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Enator has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Enator's legs - danger averted.
Monroe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Enator's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enator controls Monroe momentarily but Monroe frees himself.

Enator is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Enator is breathing heavily.
Enator is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up.
Monroe distracts Enator with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Monroe is in close to Enator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monroe passes into half guard.
Monroe drops an elbow to the side of Enator's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monroe wants to work for an arm triangle but Enator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Enator wants to improve his position but Monroe is controlling well.
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Monroe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Enator tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Enator keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Enator wants to improve his position but Monroe is controlling well.
Monroe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Enator.
Enator punching from the bottom.
Enator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Monroe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice shot lands for Enator.
No luck for Monroe with that takedown attempt.

Monroe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dan Monroe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monroe is thwarting Enator's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe moves nicely into side control.
Monroe lands some shots froms side control.
Enator regains half guard.
Enator trying to control but Monroe postures up.

Enator actively working from the bottom here.
Enator throws a strike from the bottom but Monroe passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enator struggling a bit here.
Monroe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Enator is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Monroe off and has taken his back!

Enator patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Enator trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Monroe covering up well under a series of strikes from Enator.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control the position but Enator manages to sink in the hooks.
Enator throws strikes from the back but Monroe rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Monroe.
Enator trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Enator stops Monroe from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Enator cracks Monroe with an open hand slap.

Monroe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monroe showed some decent athleticism there.
Enator wants to control but Monroe is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Monroe.
Enator is pressing down on Monroe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Dan Monroe!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Dan Monroe!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Dan Monroe!

Dan Monroe wins by unanimous decision!