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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jon Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Huddlestone!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huddlestone with the counter takedown but Monroe avoids it easily.
Monroe gets tackled into the cage by Huddlestone. Huddlestone maintains the clinch.
Huddlestone has Monroe pressed against the cage, preventing Monroe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monroe working hard to break the clinch.
Huddlestone breaks the clinch.
Monroe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Huddlestone shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Huddlestone feints the counter takedown.
Huddlestone shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huddlestone with the counter takedown but Monroe avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huddlestone back to the cage. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've been told by Monroe's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Huddlestone feints the counter takedown.
Monroe misses with the combination.
Huddlestone is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huddlestone eats them both and turns towards Monroe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Huddlestone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monroe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huddlestone somewhat.
Jon Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Huddlestone.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huddlestone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monroe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huddlestone somewhat.
Huddlestone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monroe circles away.
Monroe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing.
Monroe thuds his right hand into Huddlestone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe looks to land a combination. Huddlestone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monroe throws a lazy head kick
and Huddlestone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huddlestone.
Monroe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Huddlestone throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huddlestone throwing strikes from guard but Monroe blocks nicely.
Huddlestone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huddlestone won't allow Monroe to get back to his feet.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Huddlestone from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huddlestone on the side of the head.
Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huddlestone slips a jab from Monroe.
Huddlestone feints the counter takedown.
Monroe scores with a hook.
Monroe misses with a leg kick.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huddlestone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Huddlestone persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
Monroe throws a low kick but Huddlestone avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Huddlestone blocks the leg kick.
Huddlestone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huddlestone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Huddlestone fails with a takedown attempt.
Huddlestone shoots in for a double leg but Monroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Huddlestone checks a leg kick nicely.
Huddlestone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monroe throws a hook but Huddlestone avoids it easily.
Huddlestone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Monroe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Huddlestone is able to avoid easily.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huddlestone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Monroe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Huddlestone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monroe defends it well.
Jon Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huddlestone.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huddlestone with the counter takedown but Monroe avoids it easily.
Huddlestone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monroe!
Huddlestone decides to stand back up. Huddlestone steps back and let's Monroe get back to his feet.
Jon Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe lands a two punch combo.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Huddlestone moves out of range easily.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Huddlestone moves out of range easily.
Huddlestone with the counter takedown but Monroe avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huddlestone tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huddlestone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monroe defends it well.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges.
Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Huddlestone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe throws a hook but Huddlestone avoids it easily.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. Huddlestone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monroe throws a leg kick
and Huddlestone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Huddlestone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Huddlestone trying to advance position but Monroe counters by regaining guard.
Huddlestone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huddlestone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone gets to his feet. Monroe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huddlestone on the side of the head.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Huddlestone moved away.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Huddlestone moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huddlestone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huddlestone can do to turn this around?
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Huddlestone is just out of range.
Huddlestone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monroe with a body shot.
Huddlestone blocks a head kick by Monroe.
And Huddlestone tries to counter it with a takedown but Monroe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe throws a leg kick
and Huddlestone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Huddlestone is trying to control. Monroe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Huddlestone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huddlestone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Monroe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huddlestone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monroe keeps working.
Monroe is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monroe won't allow Huddlestone to pass to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Monroe scores with a hook.
Huddlestone slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monroe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huddlestone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monroe's waist but Monroe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huddlestone off to one side.
A clash of legs there as Huddlestone blocks the low kick.
And Huddlestone tries to counter it with a takedown but Monroe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huddlestone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Monroe.
Huddlestone swinging wildly here.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe misses with a low kick as Huddlestone jumps back.
And Huddlestone tries to counter it with a takedown but Monroe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huddlestone shoots in and drives through. Monroe sprawls well.
Jon Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Huddlestone.
Monroe's corner calls for a 1-2. Monroe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Monroe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Huddlestone moves his leg out of the way.
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huddlestone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monroe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Huddlestone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monroe defends it well.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Huddlestone ducks down to avoid it.
Huddlestone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Huddlestone blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huddlestone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Huddlestone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Huddlestone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Huddlestone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone postures up in Monroe's guard and throws a big left but Monroe blocks it.
Huddlestone wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Huddlestone tries to free his leg and advance position but Monroe is retaining full guard.
Huddlestone trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Huddlestone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huddlestone is trying to ground and pound but Monroe uses the momentary lack of control by Huddlestone to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huddlestone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huddlestone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monroe's head.
Huddlestone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huddlestone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monroe is trying to stand up here but Huddlestone is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huddlestone manages to avoid it.
Huddlestone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huddlestone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monroe defends it well.
Monroe swings for the body but Huddlestone moves out of range.
Huddlestone checks a leg kick nicely.
Monroe swinging wildly here.
Huddlestone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huddlestone avoids the body shot from Monroe.
And Huddlestone tries to counter it with a takedown but Monroe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monroe misses with a double jab
and Huddlestone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Huddlestone pushes down on Monroe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huddlestone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tom Huddlestone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huddlestone is trying to control the action in half guard but Monroe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone is looking for a kimura but Monroe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huddlestone to get the leverage.
Jon Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monroe is defending against the submission attempts here by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe is not content to let Huddlestone control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Huddlestone.
I think Monroe 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Monroe!
Our winner, Jon Monroe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Tom Huddlestone had this to say: 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.
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