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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be Touched. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Isaiah Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Monroe.
It looks like David Lazarus has been cut.
Lazarus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Lazarus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monroe pinned against the cage. Monroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monroe moves into the clinch successfully.
Lazarus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Isaiah Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Lazarus.
Lazarus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Monroe uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus being controlled here, momentarily.
Monroe looking to sit in guard and control but Lazarus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lazarus won't allow Monroe to get back to his feet.
Lazarus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lazarus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lazarus throws a strike but Monroe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lazarus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monroe's guard.
Monroe working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lazarus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lazarus postures up in Monroe's guard and throws a big left but Monroe blocks it.
Lazarus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monroe pulls Lazarus in close to his closed guard and prevents Lazarus from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazarus trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lazarus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazarus is stalling in the full guard.
Lazarus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monroe working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Isaiah Monroe.
Monroe tries to clinch there but Lazarus circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazarus.
Lazarus looks gassed!
Lazarus fails with the takedown
and Monroe moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazarus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Monroe to the ground. Lazarus is now in Monroe's guard.
Monroe controlling the position.
Lazarus won't allow Monroe to get back to his feet.
Lazarus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monroe wants to sweep here but Lazarus controlling him for the moment.
Lazarus pushing down on Monroe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazarus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monroe's head.
Monroe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lazarus.
Lazarus thows a huge punch but Monroe dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Lazarus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Lazarus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
Lazarus shoots for a double leg takedown but Monroe sprawls well. He's pushed Lazarus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monroe lands a jab-cross combination.
Lazarus fails with a takedown attempt.
Isaiah Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazarus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lazarus is breathing heavily.
Monroe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That has opened up David Lazarus's cut even more.
Monroe forces Lazarus back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe tries to circle away but Lazarus has him pinned against the cage.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe forces Lazarus back against the cage and clinches.
Lazarus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monroe walks away with a smile on his face. Lazarus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Isaiah Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Lazarus.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Monroe pushes Lazarus up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Monroe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lazarus gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lazarus has hold of Monroe's hands but Monroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lazarus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lazarus gets back to full guard.
Monroe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lazarus is keeping the position for now.
Lazarus 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monroe controls the pace.
Lazarus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monroe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe lands with a nice combination. Lazarus backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Monroe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The cut above David Lazarus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Isaiah Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe lands with a nice combination. Lazarus backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe rushes Lazarus and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monroe stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaiah Monroe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Lazarus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Lazarus fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazarus.
Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lazarus back to the cage. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Monroe throws a lazy body kick
and Lazarus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus throwing strikes but missing.
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lazarus.
Lazarus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lazarus is looking to work some ground and pound but Monroe has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lazarus slips nicely into half guard.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.
Lazarus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monroe keeps working.
Lazarus prevents Monroe from improving his position.
Monroe is trying to stand back up but Lazarus is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus working Monroe over with strikes.
Lazarus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lazarus is nestled in close to Monroe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monroe moves into full guard.
Lazarus pushes down on Monroe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lazarus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Monroe tries to roll over but Lazarus keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe is looking to control Lazarus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monroe avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is defending against the submission attempts here by Lazarus.
Monroe wants to control but Lazarus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Lazarus.
Lazarus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monroe defending well though.
Lazarus is trying to control. Monroe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monroe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lazarus.
Monroe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Monroe tries to get out of the position.
Monroe wants to control but Lazarus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
David Lazarus has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus is stalling here. Monroe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lazarus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Monroe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lazarus is trying to improve his position.
Monroe wants to stand but Lazarus has his arm trapped.
Monroe trying to control the position but Lazarus is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazarus regains half guard there - taking advantage of Monroe's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Lazarus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lazarus 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lazarus!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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