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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Monday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Van Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monday misses with a straight left.
Monday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Winkle counters with a body kick.
Monday lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monday.
Monday misses with an uppercut.
Monday takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monday blocks the body kick.
Van Winkle slips a straight right by Monday.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Winkle.
Monday fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Monday - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle connects with a leg kick. Monday looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Winkle scores with a kick to the body.
Van Winkle tests Monday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Monday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Winkle at a distance.
Monday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monday gets a takedown into half guard.
Monday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Monday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monday pulls his head out easily.
Van Winkle holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Monday prevents Van Winkle from improving his position.
Van Winkle trying to control but Monday postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Winkle is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Monday is staying active.
Van Winkle is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Winkle taking some punishment here, with Monday in his half guard.
Van Winkle wants to control but Monday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Monday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Winkle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Monday is looking to take a break and control but Van Winkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monday works his foot free and advances to mount.
Van Winkle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Monday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday looking to control but Van Winkle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Winkle regains half guard.
Van Winkle trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Winkle is trying to control but Monday passes into side control!
Monday tries for a kimura but Van Winkle is defending well.
Monday scoring with punches and elbows.
Monday misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Monday scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Van Winkle to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle is not content to let Monday control the position.
Van Winkle wants to control but Monday postures up.
Monday working the ground and pound but Van Winkle is defending the strikes.
Van Winkle is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monday scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Van Winkle to see if he's OK.
Monday cracks Van Winkle with a big right hand but Van Winkle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Monday cracks Van Winkle with a big right hand but Van Winkle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Van Winkle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Monday's best efforts.
Van Winkle trying to hold on to Monday's head to control him but Monday postures up.
Monday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Winkle's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Winkle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monday is working away from the top position though.
Monday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Winkle's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Monday dominated that round.
That's time! Monday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Winkle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monday lands with a nice body punch.
Monday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Winkle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Winkle shoots in for a takedown but Monday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monday lands with a straight right. Van Winkle didn't see that one coming.
Van Winkle ducks under a wild hook from Monday.
A leg kick checked by Monday.
Van Winkle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monday if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Winkle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Winkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Robert Van Winkle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Winkle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monday throws a hook to the side of Van Winkle's head but Van Winkle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Winkle connects with a body shot that sends Monday's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Winkle walks into a jab.
Van Winkle throws a big shot that misses.
Van Winkle defending well as Monday loads up on a big left hand.
Monday scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Van Winkle misses its intended target.
Monday slips under a jab from Van Winkle.
Monday shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Winkle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monday on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Winkle.
Good shot there by Monday.
Van Winkle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monday misses with a wild combination.
Van Winkle throws a head kick but Monday moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Winkle shoots in looking for a takedown but Monday manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Winkle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monday looks to land a left hand but Van Winkle moved out of range nicely.
Van Winkle slips a straight right by Monday.
Monday misses the shot to the body.
Van Winkle thumps Monday with a low kick.
Monday misses with a wild combination.
Van Winkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Winkle scores with a jab.
Monday tests Van Winkle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Winkle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Winkle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Winkle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenny Monday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Van Winkle.
Monday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Winkle throws out the jab.
Van Winkle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monday checks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monday is out of range and Van Winkle settles back down.
Monday throws a right hand that Van Winkle ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Winkle also avoids with ease.
Van Winkle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Winkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Monday is just out of range.
Monday looks to land a right hand but Van Winkle moved out of range.
Monday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Winkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Winkle circles away.
Monday throws a jab when Van Winkle was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle throws a series of punches but Monday avoids them all with ease.
Van Winkle throws a leg kick but Monday moved away.
Van Winkle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Monday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Winkle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Winkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monday.
Van Winkle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monday checks it well.
Monday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robert Van Winkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Winkle thumps Monday with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monday checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Winkle throws a solid leg kick but Monday takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Winkle.
Monday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monday wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Van Winkle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Winkle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Winkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monday manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Winkle.
Monday misses the jab.
No joy there for Monday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Winkle, right into the meat.
Van Winkle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Winkle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Monday.
Van Winkle staying out of range there.
Van Winkle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Winkle lands an overhand right.
A cross from Van Winkle lands.
Van Winkle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Winkle.
Jab from Van Winkle.
Monday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Winkle counters with a thumping low kick.
Monday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Winkle connects with a looping right hand.
Van Winkle scores with a jab. Monday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monday thuds a left hand into Van Winkle's body.
Van Winkle misses with a kick to the body.
Monday stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Winkle defending well as Monday loads up on a big left hand.
Monday blocks a head kick by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Monday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monday seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Winkle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Monday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Winkle is trying to maintain the position but Monday is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Winkle has hold of Monday's hands but Monday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Winkle is concentrating on defense, preventing Monday from advancing position.
Monday trying to pass the guard but Van Winkle defending well.
Monday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Winkle trying to control from the bottom.
Monday looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Winkle wants to control but Monday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Monday lands strikes from half guard.
Monday seems to be looking for submissions.
Kenny Monday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Winkle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monday scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle trying to hold on to Monday's head to control him but Monday postures up.
Monday prevents Van Winkle from improving his position.
Monday trying to control from Van Winkle's half guard. Van Winkle has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Van Winkle controls Monday momentarily but Monday frees himself.
Monday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Winkle wants to sweep here but Monday controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Winkle looking for a guillotine here but Monday defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Van Winkle.
I think Van Winkle 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Van Winkle!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Robert Van Winkle waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140's logo in front of the cameras.
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