PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Bullwinkle
vs
Monroe

185 cm
32
150 lbs
16 - 14 - 1

175 cm
34
155 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Bullwinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullwinkle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
Bullwinkle misses with a head kick.
Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Bullwinkle shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense.

Monroe tries to sprawl but Bullwinkle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Monroe is looking to escape.
Monroe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bullwinkle.
Monroe pushes Bullwinkle off looking to stand but Bullwinkle dives back in and keeps control.
Bullwinkle wants to pass to mount but Monroe is defending the position.
Bullwinkle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monroe pushes Bullwinkle off looking to stand but Bullwinkle dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bullwinkle 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.

Bullwinkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monroe kicks off Bullwinkle and gets to his feet.
Bullwinkle shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Bullwinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Monroe. No joy for Bullwinkle on that attempt.
Monroe lands a head kick. Bullwinkle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bullwinkle is defended easily by Monroe.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bullwinkle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Monroe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bullwinkle dives in for a single leg takedown but Monroe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bullwinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Bullwinkle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullwinkle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monroe.
Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe.
Bullwinkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle misses the shot to the body.
Bullwinkle closes the distance and clinches up with Monroe, looking for a takedown. Bullwinkle pushes Monroe against the cage but Monroe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bullwinkle shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense.
Bullwinkle misses with a body shot.
Bullwinkle shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bullwinkle is breathing heavily.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Bullwinkle shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Monroe throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Bullwinkle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bullwinkle dives in for a single leg takedown but Monroe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Monroe slaps away a takedown attempt from Bullwinkle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monroe lands a head kick!
Bullwinkle tries to land a front kick but Monroe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
Bullwinkle misses with a leg kick.
Bullwinkle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monroe pinned against the cage. Monroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bullwinkle cracks a nice hook into Monroe's ribs.
Monroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bullwinkle throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
Bullwinkle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
Monroe is working the combinations to good effect here.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monroe misses with the combination.
Bullwinkle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monroe pinned against the cage. Monroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bullwinkle is looking to wear down Monroe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Bullwinkle down.
Nice body kick there by Monroe.
Bullwinkle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bullwinkle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bullwinkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Bullwinkle connects with a single shot there.
Monroe leaves Bullwinkle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Monroe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bullwinkle takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Monroe does no damage.
Bullwinkle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monroe throws a low kick, looking for Bullwinkle's leg but Bullwinkle calmly moves out of range.
Monroe with a nice cross.
Carlos Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bullwinkle wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs.
Bullwinkle blocks the body kick.
Monroe throws a nice head kick!
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Bullwinkle moves out of range easily.
Bullwinkle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monroe takes a step back to recover.
A punch combination from Bullwinkle misses.
Monroe lands with a nice combination. Bullwinkle backs away looking to recover.
Bullwinkle throws a big shot that misses.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bullwinkle jabs Monroe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bullwinkle throws a head kick that misses.
Bullwinkle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monroe as he avoids it easily.
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!
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Monroe enables Bullwinkle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Monroe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bullwinkle stops Monroe from standing up.

Monroe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bullwinkle off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bullwinkle works over Monroe's head and body with a nice combination.
Bullwinkle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Bullwinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Bullwinkle or perhaps it was just good defense by Monroe which made him look bad.
Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe.
Monroe scores with a one two! Bullwinkle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bullwinkle shoots in for a double leg but Monroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Bullwinkle throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Bullwinkle fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe scores with a head kick. Bullwinkle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bullwinkle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bullwinkle eats them both and turns towards Monroe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Monroe tries to bum rush Bullwinkle with a series of wild strikes but Bullwinkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Rocky Bullwinkle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bullwinkle.

Monroe tries to sprawl but Bullwinkle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Monroe is trying to stand back up but Bullwinkle is controlling him
Monroe is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Bullwinkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monroe sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe is in trouble now - Bullwinkle has advanced to mount!
Bullwinkle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bullwinkle fails to advance to Monroe's back.

Bullwinkle has hold of Monroe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Monroe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe trying desperately to get to his feet.

Bullwinkle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rocky Bullwinkle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monroe really wants to buck Bullwinkle off and get back to his feet.

Bullwinkle looking to secure an arm triangle but Monroe defends it well.
Monroe is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Bullwinkle looking to secure an arm triangle but Monroe defends it well.
Monroe is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle fails to take his opponent's back.

Bullwinkle wants to finish this one by submission but Monroe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bullwinkle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Bullwinkle looking to secure an arm triangle but Monroe defends it well.
Bullwinkle with shots to the head and body - Monroe looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bullwinkle looking for a guillotine from mount but Monroe is having none of it.
Bullwinkle wants to take Monroe's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Bullwinkle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bullwinkle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bullwinkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Bullwinkle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monroe.
Bullwinkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe lands with an uppercut that bounces Bullwinkle off the cage and back into range.
Bullwinkle shoots for a double leg takedown but Monroe sprawls well. He's pushed Bullwinkle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bullwinkle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bullwinkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Monroe scores with a leg kick.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Bullwinkle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bullwinkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monroe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Bullwinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlos Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bullwinkle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monroe as he avoids it easily.
Monroe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bullwinkle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bullwinkle fails with the takedown.
Monroe scores with a push kick.
Monroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Bullwinkle moves out of range easily.
Bullwinkle swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe misses with the combination.
Bullwinkle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monroe scores with a head kick. Bullwinkle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Monroe lands but Bullwinkle takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle shoots in but no luck this time.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Bullwinkle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monroe avoids it really well and circles away.
Bullwinkle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bullwinkle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bullwinkle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monroe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bullwinkle somewhat.
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!
Bullwinkle shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bullwinkle will feel that in the morning.
Bullwinkle throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch! Monroe slams his shin into Bullwinkle's torso.
Bullwinkle drops his hands momentarily and Monroe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bullwinkle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bullwinkle dips to his left and cracks Monroe with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle blocks the body kick.
Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bullwinkle back to the cage. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bullwinkle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.

Monroe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bullwinkle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bullwinkle wants to pass the guard but Monroe is keeping the position.
Bullwinkle slips nicely into half guard.
Monroe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bullwinkle wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bullwinkle working for a submission but Monroe is keeping him at bay.
Monroe tries to buck Bullwinkle off but he can't manage it.
Bullwinkle raining down shots from the mount!
Bullwinkle won't let Monroe get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Monroe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bullwinkle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bullwinkle has control of Monroe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Monroe regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Bullwinkle wants to finish this one by submission but Monroe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bullwinkle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rocky Bullwinkle.
I think Bullwinkle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!