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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Colin Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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173 cm
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141 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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158 cm
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140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Monroe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Hunt! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Monroe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Monroe lands a jab to the nose. Hunt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand. Hunt is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monroe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Monroe looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range. Monroe slips a jab from Hunt. Monroe misses with a combination
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut. Colin Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Hunt's defenses. Nice shot by Monroe. Monroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Hunt misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt misses the jab. Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hunt throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range. Monroe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Monroe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Monroe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though. Hunt misses with a looping right. Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt. Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss! Monroe connects with a single shot there. Monroe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monroe. Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away. Monroe throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Hunt looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely. Monroe misses with a wild body shot. Monroe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Monroe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Monroe throws a one two combo.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Monroe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hunt lands with a nice body punch. Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monroe.
Monroe with a nice cross. Monroe lands with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target. Monroe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Monroe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head. Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around? 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! Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe. Hunt misses with a left hand and Monroe counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt. Monroe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks. Hunt throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe. Monroe looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well. Monroe slips a straight right by Hunt. Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Monroe. Monroe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hunt looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range. Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing. Nice cross by Monroe. Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab. Monroe with a jab. Monroe cracks Hunt with an open hand slap. A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Hunt's defenses. Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Monroe scores with a nice head shot. Hunt slips under a jab from Monroe. Monroe works the jab nicely. Hunt walks into a left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Monroe dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut. That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Monroe stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt misses with a left hand and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand. Hunt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head. Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively. Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it. Monroe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Colin Monroe is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand. Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. 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. No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target. Hunt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Monroe misses with a straight left. Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt. Monroe scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one. Hunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Monroe. Hunt defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand. Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunt takes one to the chin there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively. Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Monroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet. Monroe misses with a hook
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt. A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Monroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Monroe clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice shot by Monroe. Monroe blocks a jab. Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well. Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hunt misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monroe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot. Monroe lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming. Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe. Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hunt misses with a combination
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand! Monroe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monroe cracks Hunt with a good jab. Hunt misses with a body shot
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hunt takes one on the button. 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! A shot to the liver by Monroe. Beautiful body shot. Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range. Monroe throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nice straight punches there by Monroe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monroe. Monroe swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Monroe had his way with Jonny Hunt in that round. The cut man is working on Colin Monroe's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hunt misses with a hook. Jonny Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Monroe misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming. Monroe misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. Monroe misses the body punch letting Hunt counter with a right hand. Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket. A left lands for Monroe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
A jab lands there for Monroe. Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it. Monroe cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs. Hunt throws a big shot that misses. Monroe lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hunt walks into a left hand. Monroe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hunt misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming. Hunt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monroe. Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there. Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. 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 jabbing away but nothing is landing. Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top. Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Monroe. Hunt misses with a body punch
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand. Monroe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe. Monroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt. Colin Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight! Colin Monroe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Monroe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!
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energy
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hype
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