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Event:
WEC 16: Nakamura vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# A head kick by Monet misses #TD2# and Levasseur counters with a shoot takedown. Monet fights it but they end up in guard. 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. Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses. Levasseur wants to pass the guard but Monet is keeping the position. Monet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Monet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Monet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levasseur on the ground.#SUB2# Levasseur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levasseur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Levasseur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monet swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Levasseur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Monet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Levasseur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Monet controlling the position for now.#T1##SUB2# Levasseur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position. Levasseur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Monet trying to control here.
Monet is holding on to half guard well. Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position. Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Levasseur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monet keeps working. Monet wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
#SUB2# Levasseur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monet sees it coming and defends easily. Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Levasseur trying to control the action but Monet is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Levasseur is working for a submission of some sort.
Levasseur drops an elbow to the side of Monet's head. #T3# Levasseur is controlling the pace.
Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position. Levasseur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Levasseur wants to pass to mount but Monet is defending the position. Levasseur lands with a punch from half guard. Monet is trying to get back to full guard. Levasseur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4# Monet wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
Monet trying to control from the bottom.
Levasseur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Monet is staying active underneath Levasseur, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Levasseur working Monet over with strikes. Monet trying to hold on to Levasseur's head to control him but Levasseur postures up.
#SUB2# Levasseur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monet defends it well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Levasseur is trying to control. Monet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Levasseur dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Nice body punch from Monet. Monet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2# Monet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Levasseur to score an easy takedown into full guard. Monet trying to control the position.
Monet keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully. Monet looking for a sweep. Not yet Monet, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levasseur's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Monet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Levasseur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1# Levasseur cracks Monet with a solid left hand. Levasseur looking to pass the guard. Levasseur trying to control but Monet is working from the bottom. Levasseur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Levasseur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monet is keeping the position for now. Monet looking for a sweep. Not yet Monet, not yet. Levasseur lands a couple of decent looking shots. Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Monet trying to control the position.
Monet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Levasseur throws a strike but Monet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Levasseur working for a triangle but Monet defends it easily.
Monet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Levasseur 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# Monet has hold of Levasseur's hands but Levasseur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position. Levasseur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Monet wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
Levasseur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Monet trying to control but Levasseur postures up.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Levasseur missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Levasseur working the head and body with strikes. Monet wants to control but Levasseur is keeping busy and won't allow it. Monet has hold of Levasseur's hands but Levasseur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Levasseur wants to advance to full mount but Monet doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levasseur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Levasseur throws an elbow that misses. Monet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Levasseur's guard. Nice move by Monet!#REVR# Levasseur controlling the position.#SUB2# Levasseur has his foot on Monet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monet works his way back into a safe position though. Levasseur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monet controls the pace. Levasseur controls Monet momentarily but Monet frees himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Monet controlling from the top position. Levasseur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Levasseur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# A jab from Monet misses. Levasseur feints the counter takedown.#TD2# Levasseur gets a takedown into half guard. Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levasseur lands a nice short elbow. Levasseur with the ground and pound but Monet uses the opportunity to regain guard. Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Levasseur is working Monet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Levasseur controls the pace. Monet is pulling down on Levasseur's head. It's preventing any offense from Levasseur, at least for the moment. Levasseur throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Monet keeping full guard, as Levasseur tries to pass. Monet wants to sweep but no luck. Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses. Monet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Levasseur moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Levasseur is looking for a triangle but Monet pushes his legs off easily.
Levasseur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monet manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Boros Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Levasseur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monet's head. Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Monet keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Levasseur is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Monet will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levasseur's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses. Levasseur connects with a couple of short punches. Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far. Monet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Levasseur works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3# Levasseur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monet keeps working. Monet is trying is best to control the position here. Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Levasseur lands strikes from half guard. Levasseur wants to take a breather but Monet is having none of it. Monet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levasseur scores with a couple of nice shots. Levasseur drops an elbow to the side of Monet's head. Monet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Monet wants to control but Levasseur is keeping busy and won't allow it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Monet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levasseur. #T4# Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Levasseur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Levasseur is controlling the pace.
#SUB2# Monet is defending against the submission attempts here by Levasseur.
Olivier Levasseur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Levasseur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight! Olivier Levasseur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Levasseur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Levasseur! Olivier Levasseur seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
WEC 14: Wacker vs La Grande 2
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Khali half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Monet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Khali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Khali avoids the head kick by Monet.
An inside leg kick from Monet misses. Monet lands a high kick!
Khali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khali takes a shot right to the bread basket. Monet misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Monet scores with a nice head shot. Khali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Monet jabs Khali to the body, keeping him at a distance. The fighters circling - Monet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Khali feinted with a counter takedown. Nice straight punches there by Monet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monet. Monet blocks the body kick.
Monet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Monet lands a head shot. Boros Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monet as he avoids it easily. Monet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2##TD# Khali scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monet is controlling Khali's position as best he can from this difficult position. Monet regains full guard. Nicely done. Khali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Monet wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SU# Khali stands up and waves to Monet to follow him. Monet throws a leg kick #TD# and Khali counters with a shoot takedown. Monet fights it but they end up in guard. Monet keeping moving, preventing Khali from controlling successfully. Monet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4##SU# Khali stands up from Monet's guard - Khali perhaps looking for a knockout. Khali slips under a jab from Monet. Khali drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monet sprawls and moves away. Monet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Monet misses with an uppercut. Monet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Monet misses with a wild body shot. Khali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Monet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Monet connects with a right hand. Khali shakes it off. Monet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice cross by Monet. Monet throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Khali counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monet won't be happy with that. Monet can't do much from the bottom here. A bit of a lull in the action here. Monet tries to buck Khali off but Khali is having none of it.#SU# Khali decides to stand up, so the ref orders Monet to his feet. #T1# Monet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Monet. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Khali takes one to the chin there. Khali takes a body punch but keeps moving. Boros Monet seems to be getting the better of the standup. Khali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Khali fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Monet cracks a nice hook into Khali's ribs. Monet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khali moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Khali attempts a counter takedown but Monet avoids it well and moves away.#T2# Khali fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Khali avoids the head kick by Monet.
Monet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Monet digs a good hook to Khali's body.
Khali shoots and misses and Khali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brij Khali. That's going to take a lot out of him. 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! Monet throws a sloppy head kick and Khali moves out of range easily. Monet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nice uppercut there from Monet. Monet moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3# Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Monet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khali's hands. Khali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
Khali attempts a counter takedown but Monet avoids it well and moves away. Khali doesn't succeed with the takedown and Monet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Monet circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Khali drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Monet follows Khali to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boros Monet! Boros Monet decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Brij Khali spoke after the fight, saying 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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WEC 10: Darrow vs Monet 2
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1# Monet gets off balance looking for a body kick and Darrow counters with a thumping low kick. Darrow tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Monet counters with a lovely straight right hand! Monet swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! We've been told by Darrow's head coaches at Hazzard County Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Nice jab there from Monet. Darrow lands a jab to the head.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. Monet does a little dance to reset his feet. Boros Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monet throws a right hand that Darrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Darrow also avoids with ease. Darrow avoids the head kick by Monet.
#CL# Darrow clinches up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards. #T1# Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Monet takes an elbow to the forehead. Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow. Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch. Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head. Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him. Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow tries to work over Monet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Darrow gets through Monet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Darrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monet cracks Darrow with a nice body shot. Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside. Darrow lands a right hand. Monet prevents a body shot from Darrow. Monet tries to break free but Darrow pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage. Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monet has had enough of the clinch but Darrow keeps him there for the moment. Darrow working aggressively here.
Monet struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Monet controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action! Darrow presses Monet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Monet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monet throws a body punch but Darrow moves out of range. Darrow looks to land a left hand but Monet moved out of range nicely. Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Darrow avoids the head kick by Monet.
Monet throws a poor cross that misses
and Darrow counters with a left to the body. Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3# Monet misses the shot to the body. Darrow avoids the body shot from Monet.
Boros Monet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Darrow walks into a left hand. The fighters circle momentarily. Monet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Darrow lands a slapping body shot.
#CL# Darrow forces Monet back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Monet breaks from the clinch.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet misses with a straight right. Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monet throws a hook but Darrow avoids it easily. Darrow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4# Darrow misses with a head kick.
Monet now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Monet throws a right and a left that both miss. Darrow tries to counter by clinching up but Monet breaks away and moves out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monet tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Monet scores with a jab. Darrow wants to clinch and Monet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darrow thinking. Monet throws a leg kick but Darrow sees it coming and moves out of range. Darrow throws a leg kick that is checked and Monet counters with a straight right hand. Darrow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Monet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice body punch from Darrow. 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 Evan Darrow will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Darrow blocks a head kick by Monet.
Darrow is looking to counter with a body kick. Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range. Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick. Monet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darrow is out of range. Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet. Monet misses with a jab to the body
letting Darrow counter with a right hand. #TD# Darrow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Darrow showed some decent athleticism there. 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.#SUB# Darrow is working for a submission of some sort.
Monet wants to control but Darrow is keeping busy.
#T1# Darrow passes to side control. Darrow is staying tight to Monet's torso, preventing him from escaping. Monet is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Monet looking for a sweep but Darrow has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Darrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Darrow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Darrow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# Monet manages to regain half guard. Good work. Monet has hold of Darrow's hands but Darrow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Monet tries to roll over but Darrow keeps him under control. Darrow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Monet wants to get back to full guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Monet misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Darrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monet. Darrow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
Monet misses with a straight left. Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range. Darrow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monet just manages to avoid it. Darrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monet. Monet blocks a low kick nicely. Monet misses the shot to the body. Darrow connects with a single shot there. Monet works the jab nicely. Darrow blocks a head kick by Monet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet lands a head shot. Monet throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it. Darrow throws out a leg kick but Monet moves out of range and Darrow only half commits. Darrow throws a leg kick and Monet counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Monet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Darrow shoots in looking for a takedown but Monet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Darrow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Darrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The fight stays on the outside here - Darrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Monet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Darrow back to the cage. Monet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Monet misses its intended target. Darrow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2# Darrow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monet. Darrow scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Darrow is looking to score with low kicks. Monet takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD# Darrow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Monet struggling a bit here. The referee asks Darrow politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Darrow prefers to stall for the moment though. Monet tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3# Darrow happy to just control the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Darrow has knee on belly and moves into mount. Monet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darrow in particular looking to stall.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Monet trying to control but Darrow postures up.
Darrow sitting and controlling from the half guard. Monet tries to get to full guard but Darrow has control of the leg. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Evan Darrow did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Monet is just out of range.#CL# Darrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Evan Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Monet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. Darrow does a little dance to reset his feet. Darrow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darrow scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darrow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
Boros Monet seems to be getting the better of the standup. Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Darrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Darrow tries to clinch up. Monet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Darrow throws a nice inside leg kick. Monet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1# Monet checks a low kick from Darrow. Monet swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
That kick from Monet tenderised Darrow's leg. Darrow is trying to keep his angry face on. Monet throws an off balance right hand
and Darrow counters with a slapping leg kick. Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away. Darrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monet lands a head kick. Darrow smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A good leg kick by Darrow. Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monet moves away. Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet misses with a straight right. #T2# Monet misses the body punch and Darrow counters with a right hand to the body. Darrow slips under a jab from Monet. Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monet swats him away and circles back towards the center. Monet moves out of range of the body kick. Darrow scores with a leg kick.
Darrow blocks a head kick by Monet.
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Monet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. This has been an exciting period of action! Darrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
#CL# Darrow moves into the clinch. Darrow lands with a light punch inside. Monet tries to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling the position. Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Darrow has Monet pressed against the cage, preventing Monet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3# Monet is trying to push Darrow away but Darrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow. Monet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Darrow keeps control of Monet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Monet blocking some punches.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Monet can't break the clinch.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monet backwards. Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards. Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head. Darrow lands a right hand. Darrow tries a body shot but Monet blocks it.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Monet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Monet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Monet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Darrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monet can do to turn this around? Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick. Monet scores with a decent looking hook. Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Darrow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Darrow throws a leg kick but Monet sees it coming and moves out of range. Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Darrow is just out of range. Darrow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monet. Monet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darrow manages to avoid it. Monet misses with a head kick.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monet swats him away and circles back towards the center. Darrow connects with an inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow had his way with Boros Monet in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Left hook, right uppercut from Darrow. A slow jab from Monet misses its intended target. Darrow digs a good hook to Monet's body.
Darrow swings for the body but Monet moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monet! But no joy. Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Darrow is looking to wear down Monet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL# Darrow has managed to clinch.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land. Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Monet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Monet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Monet prevents a body shot from Darrow. Darrow working aggressively here.
#T1# Darrow lands a nice shot to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darrow. Monet is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC2# Monet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Darrow forces Monet back against the cage and clinches. Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch. Darrow pushes Monet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Monet managing to block the knees to the body from Darrow.
Darrow gets through Monet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monets head. Darrow tries to work over Monet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Monet is looking to break free of the clinch but Darrow has double underhooks. A left hand lands to the body for Darrow.
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Boros Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Monet is trying to force a seperation but Darrow has the dominant position. Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle. Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Monet backwards. #BC2# Monet manages to break the clinch.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy. Darrow moves in looking to clinch but Monet pushes him off. Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Monet throws out a loose jab but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# Darrow forces Monet back against the cage and clinches. Monet is looking to break free of the clinch but Darrow has double underhooks. Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside. Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Monet.
Monet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Darrow lands with a short shot to the head. Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Monet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darrow. Darrow tries to clinch but Monet is having none of it. Monet avoids the head kick by Darrow.
Evan Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Monet. Darrow goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Darrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Monet misses the body punch and Darrow counters with a nice body kick. #T4# Monet misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Darrow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Darrow misses the shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Darrow is looking to slow Monet down with leg kicks. Darrow slips a jab and a cross from Monet.
Monet misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Monet. Darrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darrow circles away quickly and effectively. Darrow jabs Monet right on the nose. Monet blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Evan Darrow showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darrow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Darrow! Evan Darrow retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
WEC 8: Monet vs McGregor 2
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Monet misses with a wild body shot. Monet throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away. Monet throws a head kick that misses. Monet misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Monet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target. Monet misses with an uppercut
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor slips under a jab. Monet misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely. McGregor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Monet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target.#T1# A decent looking cross lands there for Monet. A combination from Monet does no damage. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Nice defenses there by Monet. Monet misses with a body shot
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monet's knee momentarily. Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab. Monet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Boros Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monet throws an off balance right hand
and McGregor counters with a nice kick to the body. A swing and a miss from Monet. Monet throws a body kick that misses. Monet throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Monet closes the distance and lands a one-two. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monet digs a good body shot into McGregor 's ribs. A head kick misses from Monet. Monet throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Monet scores with a body shot.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Monet.
Monet just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGregor . Monet throws a leg kick that is checked and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Monet swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Monet. #T3# Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monet misses with a wild body shot. Monet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. McGregor misses with a straight left. Monet moves into range and connects with a jab. McGregor avoids the body shot from Monet.
McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monet. McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
Monet cracks McGregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4# Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Monet backing up. Monet nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes. Monet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice straight punches there by Monet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monet misses the shot to the body. Nice straight punches there by Monet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monet. Monet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor . It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Monet misses with a body shot.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A little jabbing left from Monet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A big right from Monet misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Monet misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut. McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Monet throws a leg kick which misses McGregor 's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it. Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet. A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target. Monet connects with a looping right hand.
Monet digs a good body shot into McGregor 's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it. McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Monet manages to avoid it. Monet swings widly with a right hand
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Monet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2# It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.#T1# Monet throws a body shot but no joy. McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Boros Monet seems to be getting the better of the standup. Monet throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away. McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McGregor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab. Monet jabs McGregor right on the nose. McGregor blinks but takes it well. McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss. Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range. It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monet.#T2# Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet throws a combination that misses and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range. McGregor is looking to counter with head kicks. Monet takes a swing at McGregor 's ribcage but misses. McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Monet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Monet misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Monet will be more careful next time no doubt. Monet misses with a body punch
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# McGregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monet to score with a decent uppercut. McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Monet counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Monet takes a swing at McGregor 's ribcage but misses. Monet swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. McGregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monet. McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Monet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monet misses with a shot to the body and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. Monet throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it. McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Monet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Monet swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet. Monet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monet. Monet misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Monet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Monet. Monet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Monet throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. Monet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monet. Monet has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McGregor avoids the head kick by Monet.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
Monet avoids the body shot from McGregor .
Monet swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monet's knee momentarily. McGregor misses with an uppercut. Monet saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks. Monet swings and misses with a shot to the body and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.#T1# Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Monet misses with a head kick.
Monet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Monet.
McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monet throws out the jab. McGregor is looking for a counter combo. Monet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
#T2# McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Monet misses with a double jab
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Monet misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Monet backing up. Monet nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes. Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. Monet lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monet catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Monet throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. McGregor avoids the head kick by Monet.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Monet throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3# McGregor defending well as Monet loads up on a big left hand. McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Monet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Monet misses. Monet misses with an uppercut
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Monet. Monet misses with a body punch
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Donk. McGregor catches Monet right on the button with a cross. Monet throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from McGregor misses its target. Monet throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor . McGregor is looking to counter punch. McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4# Monet connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. McGregor moves away from the strike by Monet. Monet misses with a shot to the body and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McGregor misses with an uppercut. Monet throws a lazy head kick and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Monet manages to avoid it. Monet scores with a jab. McGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Monet misses with a wild body shot. Monet throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Boros Monet just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# McGregor avoids the body shot from Monet.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo. Monet cracks McGregor with a right hand to the side of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet. Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for McGregor . McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet misses with a body shot.
Monet misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Monet misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1# McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Monet.
Monet stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor 's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken. McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monet's head backwards. Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A combination from Monet does no damage. Monet throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily. A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Monet misses the body punch and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC# Monet is rocked! Monet throws a head kick that misses. McGregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Monet is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him? Monet swings and misses with a shot to the body and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Monet punishes McGregor 's body with a nice straight punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monet throws a head kick that misses. Monet loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch. McGregor is looking for a counter combo. McGregor misses with the combination.
Monet misses with a two punch combination.
Monet seems to have recovered his senses. Monet swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3# Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Monet throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily. As Monet looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Monet just gets out of the way. Monet throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily. Monet connects with a jab. Monet throws a head kick that misses and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Monet throws a lazy head kick #KD# and McGregor counters with a crisp one two that drops Monet! McGregor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Monet to his feet! Monet is in big trouble! Monet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A head kick misses from Monet. McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4# McGregor blocks a head kick by Monet.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monet avoids a kick to the body.
Monet misses the body punch and McGregor counters with a left to the body. Monet scores with a shot to the body.
Monet misses with a right hand enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab. Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor .
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target. Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range. McGregor is looking for a counter combo. Monet throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut. That's time! McGregor 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# McGregor misses with a head kick.
Monet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Monet throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor . Monet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet. Monet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. McGregor is looking to counter punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet. Monet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1# McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Monet. Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Monet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Monet avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. Monet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McGregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Monet throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor 's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot. Monet tries a head kick but it misses.
Boros Monet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Monet throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it. Monet throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Monet manages to avoid it. Monet misses with a combination
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monet misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monet. Monet works McGregor 's body with a nice hook. Monet throws a lazy head kick and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body. Monet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Monet throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range. #T3# Monet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor . McGregor thinks about countering with a body kick. Monet throws a lazy uppercut
and Monet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Monet looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well. Monet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGregor misses with a looping left. Monet misses with a head kick.
Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor is looking to counter punch. McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4# Monet throws a shot to the body.
Monet lands a body shot.
Monet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor . As Monet looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Monet just gets out of the way. Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Monet throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it. Monet throws an off balance right hand
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Monet walks into a jab. Monet takes a swing at McGregor 's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Boros Monet. Well Monet 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:49 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boros Monet! After the fight, Boros Monet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Conor McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat, and tonight he was the better fighter. Thank You to The fans and thank you Ireland.'.
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Event:
WEC 6: Darrow vs Khali
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1# McGregor throws a wild body kick that Monet sees coming a mile off. Monet getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Monet throws a low kick but McGregor avoids it. Monet scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks. Monet misses the shot to the body. Monet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Monet looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Monet just gets out of the way. Monet misses with a left hand and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut. McGregor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight. Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A cross from Monet lands.#T1# Monet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Monet dips to his left and cracks McGregor with an uppercut! Monet misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back. Monet lands with a good body shot. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monet. Monet connects with a looping right hand.
Monet throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range. Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
Monet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Monet throws a right and a left that both miss. McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2# A jab from McGregor misses. McGregor misses with an uppercut. McGregor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMonet. Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. McGregor is looking to counter punch. Monet throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monet throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McGregor throws a quick counter head kick but Monet was just out of range. Nice shot lands for McGregor . McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGregor . Monet throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely. #T3# Monet swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monet just manages to avoid it. Monet throws a head kick that misses and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Monet jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance. Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor counters with a two punch combo. Monet throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range. Monet throws a jab when McGregor was well out of range. As Monet looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Monet just gets out of the way. Monet misses with a body shot.
Monet lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2# It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut. Monet throws a head kick that misses and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4# Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McGregor drops his hands momentarily and Monet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Monet misses the body punch and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Monet lands a nice hook to McGregor 's body. McGregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Monet tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor thinks about countering with a head kick. McGregor avoids the head kick by Monet.
Monet with a hook. Donk. McGregor catches Monet right on the button with a cross. A solid leg kick lands there for Monet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that round. The cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away. Monet throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Monet avoided it. Monet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Monet jabbing away but nothing is landing. Monet throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease. McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Boros Monet seems to be getting the better of the standup. McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Monet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Monet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Danga de danga de dang - McGregor scores with a four punch combination! Monet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout. McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Monet backs away, McGregor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. McGregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boros Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by McGregor . McGregor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monet throws out the jab. An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target. Monet closes the distance and lands a one-two. Monet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively. McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Monet misses with a body punch
letting McGregor counter with a right hand. #T2# McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Monet.
Monet has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monet. Nice cross by McGregor . Monet connects with a nice looking jab.
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket. Monet lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Monet. An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target. McGregor moves out of range of the strikes. McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Monet seems unphased.
#T3# The fighters circle momentarily. Monet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Monet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it. McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Monet swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Monet misses with a few strikes there.
Monet swings widly with a right hand
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A head kick misses from Monet. McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monet manages to avoid it.#T4# Monet misses the body punch letting McGregor counter with a right hand. Monet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away. McGregor is looking for a counter combo. Monet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGregor .
Monet misses with a few strikes there.
Monet swinging wildly here.
Monet looks to land a left hand but McGregor moved out of range nicely. McGregor is looking for a counter combo. Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet. It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Conor McGregor 's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Monet misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Monet misses the body punch and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Monet misses the target. It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monet. McGregor missing with a left hand there. Monet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Monet fails to land with a series of punches.
Monet throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Monet really felt that one! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet lands with a nice combination. McGregor backs away looking to recover. Monet misses with a straight right. McGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1# Monet misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Monet connects with a nice looking jab.
Monet throws a leg kick and McGregor counters with a straight right hand. McGregor defending well as Monet loads up on a big left hand. McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Monet. A big left from McGregor misses. Monet misses with a head kick.
McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. McGregor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A nice side step and Monet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Boros Monet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Monet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Monet.
McGregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McGregor digs a good body shot into Monet's ribs. Monet misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
Monet with a hook. Monet misses with a body shot
and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand! Monet missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Monet staying out of range there. McGregor walks into a left hand. Monet throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor counters with a head kick. Monet lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming. Monet throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor 's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot. McGregor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. McGregor misses with a combination
letting Monet counter with a right hand. #T4# McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Monet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though. 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! Monet just misses with a punch to the body.
Monet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Monet looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Boros Monet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Monet 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boros Monet! In his post fight interview, Boros Monet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. In defeat, Conor McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat, and tonight he was the better fighter. Thank You to The fans and thank you Ireland.'.
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WEC 3: Parker vs Calderon
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1# Darrow checks a low kick from Monet. Darrow throws a body shot but no joy. Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Monet lands a nice shot that snaps Darrow's head back.
Darrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hazzard County Gym in the buildup to the fight. Nice defenses there by Darrow. Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Darrow misses with a hook
and Monet counters with a nice body shot. Darrow throws a head kick that misses. Darrow lands a nice looking body shot.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Darrow gets a clinch. Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monet is trying to break free. Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Monet.
Monet blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Monet avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage. Monet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Darrow. Monet working aggressively here.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monet wants to get back to striking at distance but Darrow won't allow it.
Monet blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
Nice body punch from Darrow. Monet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch. Monet is trying to push Darrow away but Darrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monet blocks a body shot from Darrow. A short right from Darrow on the inside. Darrow tries a body shot but Monet blocks it.
Darrow throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
#T2# Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut. 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! Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monet tries to break free but Darrow pushes him back against the cage. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Monet controls the action.
Darrow lands a body shot. Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Monet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darrow scores with a nice head shot. Monet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Monet getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Darrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Darrow throws a low kick but Monet moves out of range easily. Monet follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3# Monet misses with a head kick.
Darrow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL# Darrow darts in and clinches Monet up against the cage. Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow. Monet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monet backwards. Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him. Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut. Monet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Darrow misses with a knee to the head. Monet blocks a body shot from Darrow. #T4# Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Monet's head. Monet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow keeps control of Monet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow. Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Monet's head. Monet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monets head. A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow. Monet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Darrow. A short uppercut from Darrow. A hook to the body from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow. #ROC# Monet is rocked! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by Monet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow dominated that round. 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# A clash of legs there as Monet blocks the low kick. Monet avoids the head kick by Darrow.
Monet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monet just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDarrow. Some wild striking there from Monet.
Monet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow with a body punch. A glancing blow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darrow tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Monet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darrow thinking. Darrow lands with a nice body punch. Darrow misses with a head kick.
#T1# Darrow connects with a leg kick. Monet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Evan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Darrow forces Monet back against the cage and clinches. Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darrow lands a body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow. Monet is trying to force a seperation but Darrow has the dominant position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Monet is breathing heavily. Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage. Darrow tries a body shot but Monet blocks it.
Monet tries to circle away but Darrow has him pinned against the cage. Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch. Monet blocks a body shot from Darrow. A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
#T2# A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Monet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action! A short left from Darrow. Monet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Darrow throws a head punch that misses. Darrow gets through Monet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Darrow tries a body shot but Monet blocks it.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside. A right hand to the body from Darrow.
Monet is trying to force a seperation but Darrow has the dominant position. Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow. A frustrated look appears on Monet's face as he tries to break the clinch. Darrow lands a damaging elbow. Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards. Darrow scores with a shoulder strike. Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Darrow lands an uppercut. Monet takes a shot to the head. Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evan Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far. Darrow lands with a light punch inside. Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Monet uses good head movement to avoid it. Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Monet uses good head movement to avoid it. Darrow lands with a short shot to the head. Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monet's efforts to push away. Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards. Darrow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards. Darrow works on Monet's body with a couple of short punches. Monet prevents a body shot from Darrow. Monet misses with some punches.
#BC2# Monet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Monet misses the target. Darrow goes for a double leg but Monet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monet continues to drive forward. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Monet missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Darrow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Darrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Monet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darrow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monet if he has to take too many more of those.
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD# Darrow scores with a takedown into Monet's guard. Darrow wants to pass the guard but Monet is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darrow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Monet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Monet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Darrow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Darrow is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Darrow uses his free foot to push down on Monet's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monet. Darrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#T3##T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Monet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darrow controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Darrow wants to finish this one by submission but Monet is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Darrow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Darrow scoring with strikes but Monet is staying in there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow clearly takes that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Darrow throws a body kick that misses and Monet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Evan Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.#TD# Darrow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monet sprawls well initially but Darrow persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Darrow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darrow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1# Darrow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Darrow connects with an inside leg kick. Monet misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely. Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monet can do to turn this around? Monet blocks a leg kick. It seemed like Monet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Darrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Monet circles away.
Darrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monet. A head kick misses from Monet. Darrow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monet.#T2# Darrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL# Darrow closes the distance and clinches. Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow prevents Monet from breaking the clinch. Darrow misses with some punches.
Monet blocks an elbow strike. Monet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Darrow tries to throw a body punch but Monet avoids it by throwing Darrow back against the cage. Monet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darrow misses with an elbow strike.
Darrow misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monet. Monet wants to get back to striking at distance but Darrow won't allow it.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
#T3# Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Darrow cracks Monet with a nice body shot. Monet is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
Monet wants to break free but Darrow has control.
A shot in the inside from Darrow. Darrow prevents Monet from breaking the clinch. Darrow lands with a left to the head. Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Darrow lands an uppercut. Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monet's elbow. Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside. Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage. #T4# Darrow lands a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monet prevents a body shot from Darrow. Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monet backwards. Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monet backwards. Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Monet is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him? Monet tries to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling the position. Darrow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut. Monet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Darrow working aggressively here.
Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him. Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Darrow had his way with Boros Monet in that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Monet seems to have recovered his senses.#CL# Darrow darts in and clinches Monet up against the cage. Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses. Darrow throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow. A short uppercut from Darrow. Darrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Monet backwards. A short right from Darrow on the inside. Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside. Darrow misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage. Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monet backwards. Darrow lands a left hand.
Monet takes a shot to the head. 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 quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow. #T1# A frustrated look appears on Monet's face as he tries to break the clinch. Monet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monet tries to break free but Darrow pushes him back against the cage. Monet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monet's efforts to push away. Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Darrow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Monet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Darrow lands an uppercut. Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Monet controls his hands.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Darrow scores with a shoulder strike. Monet cracks Darrow with a nice body shot. Darrow lands a left hand.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Boros Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a knee to the head.
Darrow lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Monet to his knees! Darrow keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Darrow! Evan Darrow is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
Prestige FC 66:
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1# Monet throws a looping overhand right but Uru ducks down to avoid it. Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monet lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monet throws a looping overhand right but Uru ducks down to avoid it. Uru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Monet throws a lazy head kick and Uru counters with a nice body shot. Monet throws an overhand right that lands on Uru's shoulder, as Uru tries to avoid the shot. Monet misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uru.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and Uru counters with a nice uppercut. Monet missing with a left hand there. Uru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A countering left hand to the body from Uru misses.#TD2# Uru drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1# Monet keeping full guard, as Uru tries to pass. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Uru sitting in guard here, content to control. Monet keeping full guard, as Uru tries to pass. Uru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Monet wants to sweep here but Uru controlling him for the moment. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Monet keeping full guard, as Uru tries to pass. Uru is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Uru misses with a body kick. Uru scores with a shot to the body.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet. Monet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uru. Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Monet jabs Uru to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3# Monet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Uru jabs at Monet's body. Monet connects with a body shot that sends Uru's belly button to the back. Monet throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range. Uru with the counter takedown but Monet avoids it easily. Monet throws a lazy head kick and Uru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Uru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uru changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Monet works Uru's body with a nice hook. Uru takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monet.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Monet blocks it well.#T4# Monet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Uru misses. Uru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Monet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Uru tries to counter it with a takedown but Monet pushes his down on his head and steps out. Monet is looking to wear down Uru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Monet thows a leg kick but Uru checks it and Uru counters with a nice body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Uru avoids the head kick by Monet.
Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Monet throws a jab when Uru was well out of range. Monet throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Uru to counter with a crisp jab. Monet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uru. Monet does a little dance to reset his feet. Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Uru is just out of range. Monet moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUru. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Monet scores with a jab to the jaw. Monet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Monet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uru is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Uru lands with a nice body punch. Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet. Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uru moves away from the strike by Monet. Uru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Monet fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monet throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a left to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet. Uru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monet with a body shot. Monet misses with a few strikes there.
Uru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Monet throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a two punch combo. Monet lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monet. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet. Monet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boros Monet is winning the standup battle so far. A clash of legs there as Uru blocks the low kick. Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Uru blocks a head kick by Monet.
Monet misses with a low kick.
Uru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Monet throws a right and a left that Uru avoids nicely. Monet misses with a wild body shot. Uru throws a body shot but no joy. Monet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Monet misses with the combination.
Boros Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Uru ducks under a wild hook from Monet. As Monet backs off Uru throws a huge counter combo but Monet manages to avoid it all. A head kick misses from Monet. #T3# Monet tries a low kick but Uru avoids it. Monet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uru can do to turn this around? Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uru.
Monet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uru counters with a nice body shot. Uru blocks a head kick by Monet.
Monet swings and misses with a shot to the body and Uru finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Monet throws a right hand that misses
and Uru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monet thinking. Boros Monet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Monet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Monet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Monet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monet.#T4# Some wild striking there from Monet.
Uru slips under a jab from Monet. Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Uru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Monet. Uru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Monet throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Monet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uru feints the counter takedown.#TD2# Uru shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monet is trying to defend but Uru finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. 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 Boros Monet will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Monet lands a right hook to the body.
Monet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uru moves away. A countering left hand to the body from Uru misses. Uru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monet.
Uru moves forwards but Monet connects with a nice, crisp jab. Monet throws a right and a left that both miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet tries a head kick but it misses.
Uru drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monet defends it well. Uru avoids the head kick by Monet.
Monet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Uru is looking for the big counter here.#T1# A slapping leg kick lands for Monet.
A head kick by Monet misses and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Monet throws an off balance right hand
and Uru counters with a lovely straight right hand! A punch combination from Monet misses. Uru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A jab from Monet misses. Uru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Monet misses with a combination
#TD2# so Uru counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Uru controls from within his opponent's guard. Monet looking for a sweep. Not yet Monet, not yet. Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boros Monet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Uru is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Uru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monet swivels though and keeps the full guard. Uru controlling from the top position. #T3# Uru's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. More stalling from Uru.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Monet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Uru looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Monet looking to control.
#T4# Uru 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Monet tries to land a sweep but no joy. Uru wants to control from the top but Monet keeps moving. Uru is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Uru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Uru landing some decent shots from guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Yas Uru. I think Monet 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Boros Monet! Boros Monet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Prestige Fight Night 9
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Kutsoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monet catches Kutsoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Monet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monet sprawls well. Monet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kutsoo gets slowly back to his feet. Monet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet digs a good hook to Kutsoo's body.
Monet misses with a body shot.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Monet misses with a body shot.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1# Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutsoo is just out of range. Kutsoo tries to counter with a takedown but Monet is quick to defend against it. Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutsoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet. Kutsoo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Monet takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses. Monet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutsoo. Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kutsoo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Monet manages to circle out of the way. Good leg kick by Monet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kutsoo avoids the head kick by Monet.
Monet throws a hook to the side of Kutsoo's head but Kutsoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD# Kutsoo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Monet's half guard.#SUB# Kutsoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2# Kutsoo is keen to just control but Monet is a slippery customer. Kutsoo lands strikes from half guard. Monet is not content to let Kutsoo control the position. Kutsoo looks to land a strike but Monet avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Monet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kutsoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Monet wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Monet trying to keep a closed guard but Kutsoo is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Kutsoo sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kutsoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monet works some decent striking defense from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses. Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses. Kutsoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Monet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Kutsoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Kutsoo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Monet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kutsoo, into his guard. #REVB# Monet controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB# Kutsoo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Monet from controlling successfully. #SUB# Kutsoo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Monet escapes and throws Kutsoo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Kutsoo is trying to get back to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Monet throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutsoo. Kutsoo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monet. Nice body kick there by Monet. Monet takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses. Kutsoo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monet. Monet misses with an uppercut. Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kutsoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Monet has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Monet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kutsoo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. A punch combination from Monet misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monet throws a combination that misses #TD# and Kutsoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monet's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kutsoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Monet has wrist control.#SUB# Kutsoo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Monet is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Monet has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB# Kutsoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kutsoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monet manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Kutsoo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kutsoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Monet has wrist control. Monet wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment. Kutsoo scoring with punches to the head and body. Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses. Monet keeping moving, preventing Kutsoo from controlling successfully. #T2# Kutsoo postures up.
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses. Monet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Monet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Kutsoo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monet manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kutsoo has Monet in his guard.#REVB# Monet won't allow Kutsoo to sweep him here. Monet tries to stand but Kutsoo is controlling from the bottom. Monet wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving. #T3# Kutsoo wants to get back to his feet but Monet passes into half guard.
Kutsoo is trying to get back to full guard. Monet is just content to waste time from the top position. Kutsoo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB# Kutsoo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Monet should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kutsoo has tightened it up now! Monet should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jarni Kutsoo! Jarni Kutsoo gave a mention to Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Prestige FC 59: Final Decions
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1# Monet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darrow can pounce on him.
Darrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Darrow fails to land the takedown. Monet throws a body punch but Darrow moves out of range. Monet lands a two punch combo.
Monet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monet clobbers Darrow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2# Darrow is rocked! Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Darrow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monet but Monet pushes him off and we're back to square one. Monet lands a glancing blow to the side of Darrow's head. Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Darrow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monet pounces like a tiger and cracks Darrow with a vicious hook! Darrow is down but not out! Monet follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boros Monet! In his post fight interview, Boros Monet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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