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Event:
AD400
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# Yaj on the wrong end of a nice hook. Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj. Quiet Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monkey wants to clinch up but Yaj keeps it at a distance. A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target. A swing and a miss from Monkey. Monkey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yaj defends well and Monkey ends up having to push Yaj into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Monkey looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range. Yaj throws a right and a left that Monkey avoids nicely. Monkey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yaj tries to avoid it but Monkey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yaj to the ground. Yaj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch but Yaj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A jab from Monkey does it's job there. Yaj punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch. Monkey tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot. A jab from Yaj misses. Monkey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quiet Monkey. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yaj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monkey throws out a powerful jab. Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yaj counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Sloppy strikes from Monkey. Those never looked like landing. Yaj sizes up Monkey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Monkey misses with the combination.
Monkey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Yaj's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Monkey throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.#KD2# Yaj lands a left and a right that send Monkey crashing to the mat, dazed. Yaj thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2# It looks like Quiet Monkey has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yaj's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yaj duly obliges. #ROC2# Monkey is rocked! Yaj throws an overhand right that has Monkey reeling! Yaj follows up with more punches and Monkey is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Din Yaj! Din Yaj thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD393: The Red
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1# Monkey scores with the left hand. Wilkins knows he should have avoided that one. Monkey lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilkins's head. Monkey looks to land a left hand but Wilkins moved out of range nicely. Monkey tries a low kick but Wilkins avoids it. And Wilkins tries to counter it with a takedown but Monkey pushes his down on his head and steps out. Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilkins. Monkey tries to clinch but Wilkins is having none of it. Wilkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monkey defends it well.#CL# Monkey moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Wilkins has hold of one of Monkey's legs. Monkey is fighting the takedown attempt but Wilkins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Monkey working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Monkey has control of Wilkins's left arm, preventing Wilkins from doing any damage. Wilkins landing with the ground and pound. Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Monkey is pulling down on Wilkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilkins, at least for the moment. Monkey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Wilkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Monkey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Wilkins advances to half guard. Monkey is staying active underneath Wilkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Monkey tries to roll over but Wilkins keeps him under control. Monkey is looking to control Wilkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monkey avoid being mounted? Monkey works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2# Wilkins chips away with some ground and pound. Monkey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wilkins is now in half guard. Monkey wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wilkins slips a nice elbow through Monkey's hands, connecting with Monkey's forehead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Monkey is trying to stand up here but Wilkins is controlling him well. Wilkins stalling. Wilkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Monkey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Monkey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Monkey trying to control but Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins is figuring out what he wants to do next. Wilkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Monkey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3# Monkey wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wilkins slows the pace down in half guard. Wilkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Wilkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monkey controlling the position well. Monkey is trying to get back to full guard. Wilkins is trying to control. Monkey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Wilkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Monkey is trying to get back to full guard. Wilkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilkins connects with a nice short shot to Monkey's temple. Wilkins trying to control the action but Monkey is working from the bottom. Wilkins prevents Monkey from improving his position. Monkey trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wilkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wilkins tries to control but Monkey wriggling away. Wilkins is in the full mount, landing strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wilkins dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Wilkins scores with a takedown into Monkey's guard. Wilkins trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom. Wilkins lands a couple of digs. Wilkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Monkey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wilkins lands a couple of digs. Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Monkey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monkey trying to keep a closed guard but Wilkins is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Monkey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1# Wilkins looking to pass the guard. Monkey trying to control the position.
Wilkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Monkey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilkins is aware though and is defending well. Monkey trying to keep a closed guard but Wilkins is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Monkey working for a triangle but Wilkins defends it easily.
Monkey working a defensive guard but Wilkins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wilkins wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy. #T2# Monkey is trying to improve his position. Monkey tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wilkins presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Andy Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far. Monkey tries to lock up and control but Wilkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Wilkins tries to control but Monkey wriggling away. Wilkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Monkey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Monkey is looking to get to half guard. Wilkins avoids the attempt from Monkey to control. Wilkins landing strikes from the mount and Monkey is in trouble! Wilkins loads up with a big shot that hurts Monkey! He's pulled Wilkins in close but Wilkins has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Monkey survive? More strikes from Wilkins and Monkey is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andy Wilkins! Andy Wilkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD385: Clash of Champions
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo. Halo lands a leg kick that knocks Monkey off balance momentarily. Monkey avoids the head kick by Halo.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Halo. Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing. Monkey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halo as he jumps to the side. Monkey moves out of range of the body kick. Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Monkey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey throws a good cross that connects.
Halo looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range. Monkey misses with a takedown attempt enabling Halo to counter with a crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Halo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Monkey lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Halo ducks right into an uppercut from Monkey. #TD2# Monkey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Halo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1# Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monkey controls the pace. Monkey wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position. Monkey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Halo. Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Halo being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Monkey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halo. Halo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Monkey slips a jab and a cross from Halo.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Halo avoids it with no problem. Monkey misses with a hook. Monkey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Halo. That one must have hurt. A left lands for Halo. Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Monkey slips under a jab from Halo. It seemed like Monkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Michael Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target. Monkey throws a low kick but Halo moves out of range easily. Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halo. Halo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts. Halo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monkey tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range. #T3# Monkey looks for a takedown but Halo sprawls well. Michael Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiet Monkey. Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo. Halo misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely. Halo ducks under a wild hook from Monkey. Monkey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Monkey cracks Halo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2# Monkey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Monkey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2# Monkey is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Monkey is looking to stall here but Halo recovers full guard. #T4# Monkey controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Monkey won't allow Halo to sweep him here. Monkey being controlled here momentarily. Halo keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully. Monkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Halo will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch. The fighters circle momentarily. Halo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Halo. Halo throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Monkey shoots in and drives through. Halo sprawls well. Halo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Halo throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Halo counters with a right hand to the body. Monkey misses with a straight right. A nice inside leg kick there by Halo. That's going to slow Monkey down. A jab lands there for Halo. Halo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey. A chopping leg kick lands by Halo. Monkey fails with a takedown attempt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Halo needs to keep his hands up - Monkey had a free shot at his head there. Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?#T1# Halo scores with a jab to the body. Nice defenses there by Monkey. Monkey throws a body shot but no joy. Halo throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it. Halo connects with a nice looking jab.
Halo looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range. Halo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Halo scores with a jab to the head.
Monkey defending well as Halo loads up on a big left hand. Halo slips a jab from Monkey. Halo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monkey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey shoots in but no luck this time. Michael Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiet Monkey. Good shot there by Halo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Halo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monkey's hands.#ROC# Monkey is rocked! Monkey tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey. Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot. Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Halo counters with an inside leg kick. #T2# Halo looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range. Monkey is looking to clinch but Halo is avoiding it.
No joy there for Monkey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Halo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Monkey shoots in but Halo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey. Monkey has a takedown stuffed. Halo misses the shot to the body. Monkey connects with the punch. Halo misses with a looping left. Michael Halo is winning the standup battle so far. Monkey avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey lands with an overhand left.#T3# Halo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monkey's head.#TD2# Monkey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Halo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Monkey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halo's head. Monkey trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well. Monkey trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. Monkey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Monkey missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Monkey trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2# Monkey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halo sees it coming and defends easily. Halo wants to control but Monkey is keeping busy.
#SUB2# Monkey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halo wants to improve his position but Monkey is controlling well.
Monkey is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now. #SUB2# Monkey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halo has managed to free his arm - good work. Monkey trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Halo dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# No luck for Monkey with that takedown attempt. Halo slips under a jab from Monkey. Monkey throws a low kick but Halo moves out of range easily. #TD2# Monkey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monkey lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Monkey wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position. Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Halo. Monkey content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Monkey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1# Monkey tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard. Monkey wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. Monkey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Monkey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Halo is not content to let Monkey control the position. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Halo prevents Monkey from improving position. Monkey is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Monkey staying calm.#SUB2# Monkey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3# Monkey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working. Halo struggling a bit here.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Monkey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Monkey looks for a takedown but Halo sprawls well. Monkey fails to land the takedown. Quiet Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Michael Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiet Monkey.#T4# Halo moves out of range of the leg kick from Monkey. Monkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
Monkey clobbers Halo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Halo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monkey. Halo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Halo lands a jab to the head.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Halo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Quiet Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Halo misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight! Quiet Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Halo 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Halo! Michael Halo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD371: What Is Dead May Never
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1# Kingsley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kingsley throws a low kick, looking for Monkey's leg but Monkey calmly moves out of range. Monkey on the wrong end of a nice jab. Monkey darts in looking for a takedown but Kingsley gets double underhooks and turns Monkey into the cage. Monkey backing away here, and Kingsley unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kingsley moves forwards but Monkey connects with a nice, crisp jab. Monkey misses with a looping left. Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingsley. Monkey misses with a left hand and Kingsley counters with a flying knee. Nice. Monkey misses with a straight right. Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Some wild striking there from Monkey.
Kingsley scores with a shot to the body.
Kingsley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target. Kingsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kingsley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kingsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Monkey misses with a hook. Kingsley ducked under it nicely. Kingsley tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Kingsley throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range. Kyle Kingsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Monkey fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A countering left hand to the body from Kingsley misses. Quiet Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingsley. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monkey. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quiet Monkey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Monkey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A big left from Kingsley misses. Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingsley. Monkey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingsley throws a counter combo. Kingsley swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Kingsley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingsley scrambles back to his feet. Kingsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Monkey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kingsley - the referee stops the clock and Monkey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kingsley. Monkey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Nice sprawl there from Kingsley as Monkey shoots in. Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nice defenses there by Monkey. Kingsley throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Monkey walks into a left hand. Kingsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingsley throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kingsley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey. Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kingsley counter with a right hand. A jab from Monkey misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingsley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kingsley scores with a hook to the body. Monkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kingsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab. Monkey stuns Kingsley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice uppercut there from Kingsley. Kingsley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Monkey tries to clinch up. Monkey is looking to clinch but Kingsley is avoiding it.
Monkey doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kingsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Monkey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Kingsley counters with a solid body kick. Kingsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monkey. #T3# Nice cross by Kingsley. Kingsley tries to clinch up. Kingsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Monkey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey misses with a few strikes there.
Kingsley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kingsley defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand. Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey tries to clinch there but Kingsley circles away.
Kingsley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kingsley slips under a jab from Monkey. Monkey shoots in but no luck this time. Monkey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingsley defends it nicely. Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.#CL2# Kingsley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monkey is trying to break the clinch but Kingsley is controlling him. Monkey tries to break free but Kingsley pushes him back against the cage. Monkey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kingsley has him pressed against the cage. Kingsley lands a knee to the body.
Kingsley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Monkey misses with a takedown attempt and Kingsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A big left from Monkey misses. Kingsley scores with a spinning back kick! A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target. Kingsley defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand. Kingsley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kingsley throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it. Monkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kingsley finds it's way round the side to connect with Monkey's head. Kingsley slips a straight right by Monkey. Kingsley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Monkey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Monkey has a takedown stuffed. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kingsley scores with a jab. Monkey acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingsley counters with a nice body shot. Kingsley cracks the inside of Monkey's front leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kingsley dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kingsley dodges the punch combination from Monkey.
Kingsley is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs. Kingsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingsley! But no joy. Kingsley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Kingsley counters with a straight right hand. Monkey connects with a right hand. Kingsley shakes it off. Kingsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Monkey moves out of range as Kingsley strikes. Kingsley throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Monkey colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Kingsley as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Monkey is left battered and dazed whilst Kingsley and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kingsley! Quiet Monkey spoke after the fight, saying 'Did I just poop my pants?'.
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Event:
AD367: Win or Die
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Monkey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD# Monkey shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard. Monkey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson wants to stand up but Monkey is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Monkey controlling from the top position. Johnson controls Monkey momentarily but Monkey frees himself. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson. Monkey tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance. Horrible takedown attempt by Monkey or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad. Monkey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range. Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
Monkey goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quiet Monkey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Quiet Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD# Monkey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard. Monkey is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2# 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! Johnson is looking to escape. Monkey wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard. Johnson keeping hold of Monkey's head, controlling as best he can. Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monkey is working away from the top position though. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Monkey trying to control the pace. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet. Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Craig Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Monkey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monkey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.#TD# Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Monkey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Monkey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2# Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick. Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Monkey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Johnson throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range. Monkey fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Monkey is breathing heavily. Johnson misses the shot to the body. Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it. Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Johnson. Nice defenses there by Johnson. Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monkey is able to avoid easily. Monkey shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monkey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#KD2# Johnson drops Monkey with a left and a right! Oh, Monkey is hurt - Johnson dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2# Monkey is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Johnson will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Monkey wants to clinch. Oh Monkey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2# It looks like Quiet Monkey has been cut. Johnson cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs. Monkey seems to have got his legs back now. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away. Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off. Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD# Monkey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard. Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson. Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Monkey is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Johnson has his hands on Monkey's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB# Monkey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Monkey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Monkey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Monkey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Johnson controls Monkey momentarily but Monkey frees himself. Monkey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Monkey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Monkey controlling the position from side mount. #T2##SUB# Monkey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2# Johnson sneaks out the side door and pushes Monkey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monkey. Monkey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head. Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson. Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monkey rather than just go for the knockout. Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey. Nice defenses there by Johnson. Monkey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range. It looked like Monkey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3# Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson. Monkey misses with a straight right. Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monkey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Monkey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Johnson keeps the fight on the outside. Johnson takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses. Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely. Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monkey is out of range and Johnson settles back down. Monkey throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Monkey dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Monkey's head and hops out. Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Monkey blocks it. Monkey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Monkey slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Monkey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monkey. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quiet Monkey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Johnson. No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monkey fails with a takedown attempt. Johnson misses with a wild body shot. A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#KD2# A jab-cross combination lands for Johnson and sends Monkey crashing to the mat! Johnson follows him down to the mat - Monkey regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! Monkey tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Quiet Monkey's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Monkey tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Johnson scores with a jab to the body. Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Monkey tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance. Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2# Johnson waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Monkey to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Johnson tries to stand but Monkey is controlling from the bottom. Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quiet Monkey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monkey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Monkey's legs - danger averted.#SU2# Johnson gets to his feet. Monkey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1# Johnson misses with a wild body shot. Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey. Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Johnson scores with a jab to the body. Monkey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2# Johnson cracks Monkey with an uppercut from hell and Monkey crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Johnson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2# Johnson gets to his feet. Monkey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD# Monkey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Monkey finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2# Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range. Nice defenses there by Monkey. Johnson cracks Monkey with a hook to the temple - Monkey is on wobbly legs here! Johnson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Monkey falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Johnson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Craig Johnson! A victorious Craig Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Quiet Monkey had this to say: 'Did I just poop my pants?'.
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Event:
AD362: Baby Luma
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wei lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Wei throws a push kick but Monkey slaps the foot to one side. #TD# Monkey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Monkey throws a strike but Wei avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Monkey is fighting to break Wei's control of his arms but Wei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Wei trying to keep a closed guard but Monkey is proving a slippery customer.
Wei is adopting a defensive guard. Monkey content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monkey wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving. #T1# Wei pulls Monkey in to control the position. Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Wei managing to control the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wei. Monkey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wei feints the counter takedown. Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey darts in looking for a takedown but Wei gets double underhooks and turns Monkey into the cage. Monkey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wei as he avoids it easily. Nice body punch from Wei. Monkey fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quiet Monkey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Monkey wants to clinch up but Wei keeps it at a distance. Wei connects with a leg kick. Monkey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wei scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Wei walks into a straight right hand from Monkey. Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monkey throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Wei counters with a takedown into side control. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wei working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Monkey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wei's best efforts. Wei is keen to just control but Monkey is a slippery customer. Monkey trying to control here.
#SUB2# Wei is working for a kimura but Monkey is defending it quite comfortably.
Monkey wants to control but Wei is keeping busy.
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Monkey is trying to control but can't.
Monkey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monkey.#SUB# Monkey is looking for a triangle but Wei pushes his legs off easily.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Monkey's brow. #SUB# Monkey working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wei has passed into half guard!
Monkey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wei's back!#SUB# Monkey tightening his grip on Wei, looking for the choke. Will Monkey go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4##SUB# Monkey is persistently looking for the submission but Wei is defending it well.
#SUB# Monkey goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Wei escapes and is now in half guard on top. Wei seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monkey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Wei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Monkey tries to get to full guard but Wei has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zhengtao Wei will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Wei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wei connects with an inside leg kick. Monkey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Monkey fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nice sprawl there from Wei as Monkey shoots in. Monkey is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Monkey wants to clinch and Wei counters with a lovely straight right hand! Monkey tries a low kick but Wei avoids it. Monkey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A punch lands to the side of Monkey 's head but he takes it in his stride. Monkey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A good leg kick by Wei. #TD# Monkey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wei to the ground. Monkey is now in Wei's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Monkey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB# Monkey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wei looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wei looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wei! #REVB# Monkey taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2# Wei working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Wei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monkey, who protects the arm well. Wei gets to mount! Monkey was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Monkey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2# Monkey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Wei looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Monkey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monkey has managed to get both his arms back between Wei's legs - danger averted. Wei trying to keep a closed guard but Monkey is proving a slippery customer.
Zhengtao Wei has got the better of the ground game so far. Monkey controls from within his opponent's guard. Monkey trying to move into half guard but instead Wei has managed to sweep!#REVB# Monkey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Wei stands and throws Monkey's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3# Monkey is trying to get back to half guard. Monkey looks to move to half guard but instead Wei has passed into mount! Damn! Monkey is trying to escape the mount.
Monkey in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Monkey is looking to improve his position but Wei isn't that keen on the idea.#T4# Monkey tries to improve his position but instead Wei has taken his back! Monkey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wei's guard. Nice work there by Monkey.
Monkey postures up.
Monkey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Wei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monkey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monkey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wei is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Wei wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhengtao Wei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Monkey takes a body punch but keeps moving. Monkey slips under a jab from Wei. Monkey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wei's waist but Wei gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monkey off to one side. Wei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wei connects with a leg kick. Monkey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wei swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Zhengtao Wei seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wei misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back. Wei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monkey rather than just go for the knockout. Monkey shoots in but no luck this time. Monkey blocks a head kick by Wei.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wei. Wei throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Wei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some bone on bone action there as Monkey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monkey. Wei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD# Monkey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wei on his heels. He'll look to pass Wei's guard now, I'm sure. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monkey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wei is trying to keep Monkey in close.
#T1# Monkey wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving. Monkey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wei is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Wei. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Wei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Monkey is pressing down on Wei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2# Monkey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Monkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wei is keeping the position for now. Wei is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Monkey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wei swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wei holds on and takes a little breather. Monkey sitting in guard here, content to control. Monkey tries to free his leg and advance position but Wei is retaining full guard. #T3# Wei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monkey controls the pace. Monkey wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving. #SUB2# Wei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monkey defends it easily. Monkey looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Quiet Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Zhengtao Wei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wei throws a leg kick that misses. Wei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zhengtao Wei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Monkey is looking to clinch. Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Wei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wei walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey. Monkey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wei is fending him off so far but Monkey persists. Nope, Wei circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quiet Monkey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Monkey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wei misses with a head kick.
Monkey fails with a takedown attempt. Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Zhengtao Wei. Well Wei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhengtao Wei! Quiet Monkey spoke after the fight, saying 'Did I just poop my pants?'.
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Event:
AD357: Long Vs Kaepernick
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Sis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.#CL# Monkey clinches up with Sis and pushes him back against the cage. Monkey takes a shot to the head. Sis gets through Monkey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Monkey blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sis. Sis misses with a hook from the clinch. Sis misses with a punch to the body.
Sis misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Sis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD# Monkey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Monkey wants to control from the top but Sis keeps moving. We've been hearing good reports from Monkey's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1# Monkey tries to free his leg and advance position but Sis is retaining full guard. Sis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Sis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Monkey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Monkey wants to control from the top but Sis keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Monkey won't allow Sis to sweep him here. Monkey wants to control from the top but Sis keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sis checks it well. Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sis. Sis wants to counter the offense by Monkey and move into the clinch position. Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.#CL# Monkey moves into range and clinches up with Sis. Sis lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards. #TD2# Sis is trying to trip Monkey. He has hold of a leg but Monkey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sis persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Monkey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Monkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sis is keeping the position for now. Monkey throws an elbow that misses. Sis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monkey's guard. Nice move by Sis!#REVB# Sis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sis's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sis stands up over Monkey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sis stopping the sweep attempt from Monkey.#SUB# Monkey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Monkey is tightening it up a little... Sis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sis taps out! Nice BJJ there by Monkey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Quiet Monkey! A victorious Quiet Monkey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AD347: Donkey Kong
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# Monkey throws out a loose jab but Sobral uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Sobral shoots in and gets a takedown into Monkey's guard.#SUB# Monkey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobral defends well. Sobral works a leg free and moves into half guard. Monkey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobral is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Sobral is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Monkey is looking for a sweep. Sobral is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Monkey manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Monkey has his foot on Sobral's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobral works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Monkey is retaining full guard. Sobral keeps trying to improve his position. Sobral working some strikes from top position. Monkey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Monkey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Sobral scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now. Sobral throwing strikes from guard but Monkey blocks nicely. Sobral advances to half guard. #SUB2# Sobral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Sobral is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monkey is just riding it out for now. Sobral eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sobral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sobral missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2# Monkey gets back to full guard.
Sobral trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sobral in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Monkey looking for a sweep. Not yet Monkey, not yet. Sobral wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position. Monkey is trying to keep Sobral in close.
#SUB# Monkey is looking for a triangle but Sobral pushes his legs off easily.
Monkey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Monkey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Monkey working for a triangle but Sobral defends it easily.
Monkey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Monkey working a defensive guard but Sobral passes into half guard.
#T3# Sobral passes the guard and advances to mount! Monkey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sobral with good strikes from the mount here! Sobral throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Sobral lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Sobral prevents Monkey from getting the reversal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Sobral working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Monkey looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sobral! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raimundo Sobral! Our winner, Raimundo Sobral, 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 Quiet Monkey had this to say: 'Did I just poop my pants?'.
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Event:
AD343: Super Luigi
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1# Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Hauki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hauki moves away from the strike by Monkey. An attempted straight right counter from Hauki misses the target. Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Monkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Hauki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quiet Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monkey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hauki scores with a hook. Monkey darts in looking for a takedown but Hauki gets double underhooks and turns Monkey into the cage. Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Hauki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hauki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hauki. A nice left hand lands by Hauki.
#T1# Hauki tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Hauki taking a breather. A short uppercut from Hauki. Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki. Hauki throws a head punch that misses. Hauki working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hauki swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Monkey has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Hauki lands with a shot to the body. #T2# Hauki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Monkey blocks a jab. Hauki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.#CL2# Monkey forces Hauki back against the cage and clinches. Hauki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards. Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hauki is struggling to control the position. Monkey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hauki after a bit of a struggle. Taneli Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiet Monkey. Hauki blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Still in the clinch, Hauki scores with a nice short uppercut. Hauki stalls. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Monkey.#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey. Hauki misses with the head strike.
Hauki working aggressively here.
Hauki has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey being controlled against the cage. Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hauki throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey. #T4# Hauki taking a breather. A head punch on the inside from Hauki fails to land. Hauki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monkey up against the cage. Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hauki misses with the head strike.
Hauki working aggressively here.
Hauki swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Hauki dominated that 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. #R2# Monkey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hauki swats him away and circles back towards the center. Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Hauki moves away and avoids it. Monkey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hauki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hauki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hauki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monkey. Monkey throws a good cross that connects.
Hauki swats away the attempt to clinch by Monkey. No luck with that takedown attempt from Monkey. A jab from Hauki finds it's way through Monkey's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Hauki misses. Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Monkey slips under a jab. Monkey feints the counter takedown. Monkey misses with a looping left.#TD2# Monkey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hauki was covering up waiting for the punch and Monkey finishes the takedown easily into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hauki is keeping the position for now. #T1# Hauki pulls Monkey in to control the position. Hauki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around? Hauki keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully. Hauki trying to keep a closed guard but Monkey is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hauki holds on and takes a little breather. Monkey sitting in guard, not really doing much. Hauki is trying to control the position but Monkey postures up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hauki ducks under a wild hook from Monkey. Monkey closes the distance but Hauki moves to the side and Hauki counters with a straight right hand. Monkey misses with a body shot.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head. Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook. Hauki throws a nice head kick!
Hauki misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely. Monkey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2# Monkey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hauki to the ground. Monkey is now in Hauki's guard. Hauki is controlling Monkey's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Monkey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hauki keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully. Hauki working a defensive guard here.
#T3# Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Monkey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hauki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Monkey content to stall in guard here. Hauki keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hauki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hauki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Monkey avoids the body shot from Hauki.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Quiet Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Hauki misses with a head kick.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it. Hauki blocks the body kick.
Hauki slaps away a takedown attempt from Monkey, before circling back to the center of the mat. Taneli Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiet Monkey.#KD# Hauki lands a big head kick that sends Monkey tumbling to the mat! Hauki takes a step backwards and waves Monkey back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# It looks like Quiet Monkey has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Hauki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monkey to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# Hauki is looking for a triangle but Monkey pushes his legs off easily.
Monkey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Hauki keeping full guard, as Monkey tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Quiet Monkey's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Hauki slaps away a takedown attempt from Monkey, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hauki slips a straight right by Monkey. Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hauki counter with a right hand. A nice leg kick lands there from Hauki. Hauki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here. Monkey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2# Monkey clinches up against the cage. I was talking to Hauki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey. Monkey avoiding damage.
Hauki lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki misses with some punches.
Hauki is struggling to control the position. Hauki pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# A shot in the inside from Hauki. Monkey takes a shot to the head. Hauki misses with a short punch on the inside. Hauki avoids the elbow strike from Monkey, against the cage.
Hauki tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Hauki back against the cage. Hauki controlling the action here for a moment.
Hauki lands an uppercut. Hauki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey. Hauki lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards. Still in the clinch, Hauki scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC# Monkey is rocked! Hauki unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Monkey! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hauki is unloading with more strikes now! Monkey drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taneli Hauki! A very excited looking Taneli Hauki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. In defeat, Quiet Monkey stepped up to the mic, saying 'Did I just poop my pants?'.
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