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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Che Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane has chosen Immortal Technique -- Point of No Return as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Che Monroe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John McClane's chin.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Che Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from McClane misses its intended target.
Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
McClane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McClane lands a nice shot to the head.
Monroe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Monroe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Monroe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Monroe actively working from the bottom here.
McClane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McClane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McClane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Monroe wants to get back to full guard.
McClane moves into full mount! Monroe won't be happy about that!
McClane scoring with strikes but Monroe is staying in there.
McClane lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McClane on the ground.
McClane landing strikes from the mount.
Monroe is wriggling around trying to escape.
McClane with a couple of short strikes.
McClane with good strikes from the mount here!
Monroe is squirming around, avoiding McClane's attempts to control the action.
McClane lands a heavy elbow.
McClane looking to control and managing it successfully.
McClane landing punches.
McClane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monroe is looking to escape.
McClane lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McClane breaks from Monroe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McClane with good strikes from the mount here!
Monroe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McClane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
McClane lands a big elbow.
McClane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monroe is working hard here to advance position.
McClane wants to control the pace but Monroe is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClane is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Monroe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McClane lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Monroe hang on?
McClane with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane breaks from Monroe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McClane looks gassed!
Monroe tries to lock up and control but McClane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McClane landing punches.
McClane unloading with bombs!
Monroe wants to control but McClane is having none of it.
McClane working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McClane lands a heavy elbow.
Monroe gets back to half guard.
Monroe is looking to improve his position.
Monroe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
McClane is trying to control. Monroe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McClane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McClane trying to control the pace.
McClane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe has hold of McClane's hands but McClane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McClane is pressing down on Monroe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Monroe is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Monroe pushes McClane off looking to stand but McClane dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McClane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monroe.
McClane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monroe avoids the body shot from McClane.
Monroe blocks a low kick nicely.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Monroe throws a half hearted mid kick.
McClane lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McClane circles away quickly and effectively.
Monroe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McClane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monroe misses with a body kick.
McClane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McClane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe falls off balance throwing a combination
and McClane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monroe lands a with a good body shot.
Monroe misses with a leg kick
and McClane counters with a solid body kick.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McClane.
McClane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McClane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Monroe was covering up waiting for the punch and McClane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McClane landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McClane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McClane controlling from the top position.
McClane landing some decent shots from guard.
McClane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monroe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McClane has managed to get both his arms back between Monroe's legs - danger averted.
McClane works over Monroe with some ground and pound from guard.
Monroe working for a triangle but McClane defends it easily.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing McClane from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monroe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McClane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John McClane has got the better of the ground game so far.
McClane is in close to Monroe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monroe is trying to control the position but McClane postures up.
Monroe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monroe looking for a guillotine here but McClane defends easily.
McClane trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane landing some decent shots from guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McClane moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McClane jabs at Monroe's body.
Monroe throws a hook but McClane blocks it.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClane manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Monroe.
Monroe defending well as McClane loads up on a big left hand.
McClane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe tries to bum rush McClane with a series of wild strikes but McClane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
McClane falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McClane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McClane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McClane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McClane misses with a two punch combination.
McClane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
McClane thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monroe slips a straight right by McClane.
McClane moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McClane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
McClane moves into the clinch successfully.
McClane jumps guard and drags Monroe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McClane keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John McClane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McClane throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monroe jabs at McClane's body.
McClane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
A combination from McClane does no damage.
McClane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from McClane misses.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but McClane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monroe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McClane throws a series of punches but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe lands a two punch combo.
McClane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McClane darts in and clinches Monroe up against the cage.
McClane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Monroe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but McClane is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane wants a takedown.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McClane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Che Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McClane.
Monroe is trying to force a seperation but McClane has the dominant position.
Monroe fails to pull guard.
Monroe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Monroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McClane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McClane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Monroe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monroe is trying to break free.
Monroe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McClane.
Monroe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McClane has him pressed against the cage.
Monroe wants to get back to striking at distance but McClane won't allow it.
McClane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Monroe regains guard immediately.
Monroe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McClane defends it easily.
McClane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McClane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McClane trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Monroe looking for a guillotine here but McClane defends easily.
Monroe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClane throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Monroe leaves McClane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McClane throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Che Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe works over McClane's head and body with a nice combination.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McClane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monroe is trying to defend but McClane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Monroe tries to get to full guard but McClane has control of the leg.
Monroe works his way to full guard. Good work.
McClane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monroe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McClane has managed to get both his arms back between Monroe's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane scoring with punches to the head and body.
McClane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monroe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McClane trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Monroe pushes a forearm under McClane's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McClane is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Che Monroe!
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hype
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