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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kruglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoJo Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
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184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, JoJo Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monsoon.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Monsoon moves out of range.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
Kruglov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruglov slips a jab from Monsoon.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
It looked like Kruglov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monsoon.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsoon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monsoon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov misses with a series of wild punches.
Monsoon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monsoon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Monsoon throws a low kick, looking for Kruglov's leg but Kruglov calmly moves out of range.
Kruglov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov lands a body punch.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Monsoon.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monsoon blocks a body shot from Kruglov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kruglov.
Monsoon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
Kruglov has Monsoon pushed against the cage.
Monsoon wants to stall.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruglov leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Monsoon misses with a body punch.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Monsoon's head.
Monsoon blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monsoon backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruglov as Monsoon tries to tie him up.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monsoon backwards.
Monsoon wants to get back to striking at distance but Kruglov won't allow it.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monsoon's coach down at Demon's Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Monsoon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Monsoon prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to work over Monsoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monsoon takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monsoon.
Monsoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov is stalling here.
Kruglov pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monsoon under the eye.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monsoon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monsoon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruglov has managed to clinch.
Monsoon letting Kruglov take a breather here.
Kruglov tries a body shot but Monsoon blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov is looking to control Monsoon's arms but Monsoon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruglov has his back to the cage.
Monsoon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Kruglov to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monsoon.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsoon can do to turn this around?
Monsoon takes a shot to the head.
Kruglov works on Monsoon's body with a couple of short punches.
Kruglov tries to throw a body punch but Monsoon avoids it by throwing Kruglov back against the cage.
Monsoon blocking some punches.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon tries to break free but Kruglov pushes him back against the cage.
Kruglov tries to work over Monsoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruglov as Monsoon tries to tie him up.
Monsoon prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Come on Kruglov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monsoon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Kruglov.
Kruglov leaning against his opponent.
Monsoon blocks an uppercut.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov stalling against the cage.
Monsoon tries to stall but Kruglov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruglov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Monsoon up against the cage.
Kruglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruglov works on Monsoon's body with a couple of short punches.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Monsoon trying to control the position but instead, Kruglov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monsoon into the cage.
Kruglov pushes Monsoon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kruglov.
Monsoon is looking to control Kruglov's arms but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monsoon has his back to the cage.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monsoon prevents a body shot from Kruglov.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monsoon being controlled against the cage.
Monsoon tries to circle away but Kruglov has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anton Kruglov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsoon scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov cracks Monsoon with a good jab.
Kruglov closes the distance and pushes Monsoon back into the cage.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monsoon looking to stall.
Kruglov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
Monsoon blocking some punches.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
Kruglov digs a right hand underneath Monsoon's ribcage. Monsoon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Monsoon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monsoon trying to stall but Kruglov improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Kruglov scores with a shoulder strike.
Monsoon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kruglov is keeping busy.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monsoons head.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Monsoon is trying to push Kruglov away but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monsoons head.
Kruglov misses with a body punch.
Monsoon is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Monsoon into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kruglov.
Kruglov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monsoon up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruglov gets an underhook and turns Monsoon into the cage.
Monsoon has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov is leaning against Monsoon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monsoon tries to break free but Kruglov pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Kruglov.
Kruglov has Monsoon pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Kruglov is working Monsoon over against the cage.
Monsoon is trying to break the clinch but Kruglov is controlling him.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monsoon blocks an uppercut.
Monsoon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov gets through Monsoon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
JoJo Monsoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruglov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Monsoon's head.
Monsoon tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kruglov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruglov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kruglov!
Anton Kruglov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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