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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trygve Bondevik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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206 cm
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280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trygve Bondevik!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondevik shoots in looking for a takedown but Monkey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bondevik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monkey darts in and clinches Bondevik up against the cage.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bondevik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Bondevik.
Bondevik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Mike Monkey has been cut.
Bondevik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey stalling.
Bondevik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Monkey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Monkey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bondevik's brow.
Bondevik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bondevik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monkey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bondevik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bondevik.
Monkey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bondevik is trying to stand back up but Monkey is controlling him
Monkey controlling the action here.
Bondevik is trying to stand back up but Monkey is controlling him
Monkey controlling the action here.
Bondevik is trying to maintain the position but Monkey is very close to passing his half guard.
Bondevik pushes Monkey off looking to stand but Monkey dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Monkey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bondevik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monkey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bondevik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monkey's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bondevik trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bondevik slips nicely into half guard.
Bondevik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Monkey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monkey is staying active underneath Bondevik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bondevik jumps into side control!
Bondevik is trying to get an arm triangle but Monkey is defending well.
Monkey is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bondevik wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.
Bondevik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bondevik trying to control the action but Monkey is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Bondevik stalls from top position.
Bondevik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bondevik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monkey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bondevik on the ground.
Bondevik trying to control the action but Monkey is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trygve Bondevik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Monkey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bondevik quickly recovers to half guard.
Bondevik is trying to stand back up but Monkey is controlling him
Monkey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Monkey is keen to just control but Bondevik is a slippery customer.
Monkey is looking for a kimura but Bondevik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monkey to get the leverage.
Monkey is thwarting Bondevik's attempts to control the position.
Bondevik tries to kick Monkey off but Monkey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Monkey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey prevents Bondevik from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bondevik pushes Monkey off looking to stand but Monkey dives back in and keeps control.
Bondevik has one foot on Monkey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck for Bondevik with that takedown attempt.
Bondevik is breathing heavily.
Monkey takes a swing at Bondevik's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondevik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bondevik lands in his opponent's guard.
Monkey is looking for a triangle but Bondevik pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Monkey holds on and takes a little breather.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Bondevik from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bondevik forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik moves nicely into side control.
Monkey seems a little lost for a moment, as Bondevik dominates the positioning.
Bondevik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monkey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bondevik wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Monkey wants to control but Bondevik postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bondevik has a takedown stuffed.
Bondevik doesn't manage to clinch there - Monkey circles away.
Bondevik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trygve Bondevik.
Bondevik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondevik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bondevik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bondevik is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey tries to clinch but Bondevik moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trygve Bondevik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Monkey's cut.
That's time! Monkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monkey.
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick and Bondevik moves out of range easily.
Bondevik is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Monkey walks into a stiff left hand from Bondevik.
Bondevik tries to clinch but Monkey moves out of range.
Mike Monkey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monkey doesn't manage to clinch there - Bondevik circles away.
Monkey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monkey keeps the fight on the outside.
Monkey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monkey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bondevik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondevik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monkey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monkey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monkey trying to move into half guard but instead Bondevik has managed to sweep!
Bondevik drops back looking for a leg! Monkey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monkey manages to kick Bondevik off! Bondevik jumps back into Monkey's guard.
Monkey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bondevik wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.
Bondevik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monkey's guard.
Bondevik pushing down on Monkey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bondevik is looking for a kimura here.
Bondevik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monkey is just riding it out for now. Bondevik eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondevik is working for a submission of some sort.
Monkey is trying to control but can't.
That's four 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.
Monkey moves into full guard.
Bondevik looking to pass the guard.
Bondevik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monkey is proving hard to escape from.
Bondevik trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monkey wants to control the position but Bondevik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Trygve Bondevik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey tries to roll over but Bondevik keeps him under control.
Mike Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bondevik moves into full mount! Monkey won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trygve Bondevik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bondevik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trygve Bondevik!
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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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