Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 848 Bathory vs. Reinkainen
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Jab by Neckbreaker.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Neckbreaker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker wants to clinch.
Neckbreaker connects with a body shot that sends Monkey's belly button to the back.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey. #CL2#
Monkey gets tackled into the cage by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker maintains the clinch.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Monkey is working Neckbreaker over against the cage.#BC#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Neckbreaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Neckbreaker - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Neckbreaker cracks Monkey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neckbreaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monkey's hands.#TD2#
Neckbreaker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monkey's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Neckbreaker from controlling successfully.
Neckbreaker looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Neckbreaker 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.
Monkey working a defensive guard here.
Neckbreaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monkey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neckbreaker.
Monkey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neckbreaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neckbreaker controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Neckbreaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a nice body shot.
Neckbreaker takes one on the button.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice head shot.
Neckbreaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neckbreaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Monkey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Neckbreaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monkey.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Neckbreaker as he connects with a hook.
Monkey throws a hook but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.#T4#
Neckbreaker misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker misses with a left hand
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Slammy Neckbreaker has been cut.
Neckbreaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monkey in his tracks. #CL2#
Monkey gets tackled into the cage by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker maintains the clinch. #BC#
Monkey manages to break the clinch.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neckbreaker with a poor takedown
and Monkey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Neckbreaker drives through with a takedown into Monkey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neckbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neckbreaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Neckbreaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monkey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A cross from Neckbreaker lands.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head but Neckbreaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neckbreaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Neckbreaker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Neckbreaker tries to advance to mount but Monkey denies him.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monkey wants to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
Monkey tries to improve position but can't.
Neckbreaker slows the pace down.
Monkey struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey is not content to let Neckbreaker control the position. #T1#
Neckbreaker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monkey is not content to let Neckbreaker control the position.
Monkey can't do much from the bottom here.
Neckbreaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monkey tries to bench press Neckbreaker off him but Neckbreaker keeps the position.
Neckbreaker controls the position.
Neckbreaker with the ground and pound but Monkey regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Neckbreaker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Neckbreaker is continuing to stall.
Neckbreaker wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monkey 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.
Neckbreaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monkey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neckbreaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Neckbreaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey motions for Neckbreaker to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Neckbreaker cracks Monkey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monkey misses with a hook.
Neckbreaker lands a right hook to the body.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neckbreaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Neckbreaker throws out a powerful jab.
Neckbreaker connects with a crisp jab.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker with a hook.#T4#
Monkey ducks right into an uppercut from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws out a powerful jab.
Neckbreaker connects with a crisp jab.
Neckbreaker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neckbreaker works Monkey's body with a nice hook.
Neckbreaker connects with a body shot that sends Monkey's belly button to the back.
Monkey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monkey walks into a straight right hand from Neckbreaker.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neckbreaker lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Neckbreaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Monkey should have avoided that one.
Neckbreaker with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Neckbreaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Monkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Neckbreaker off balance momentarily.
Neckbreaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neckbreaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
Neckbreaker cracks Monkey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monkey pinned against the cage. Monkey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Neckbreaker finds it's target.
Monkey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Monkey cracks Neckbreaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Monkey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neckbreaker.#TD2#
Neckbreaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Neckbreaker content to stall in guard here.
Monkey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Neckbreaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neckbreaker passes Monkey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neckbreaker controlling the action here.
Monkey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neckbreaker is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Neckbreaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Neckbreaker wants to take a breather but Monkey is having none of it.
Neckbreaker throwing shots but Monkey is blocking nicely.
Neckbreaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Neckbreaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Monkey is refusing to be controlled, as Neckbreaker sits in half guard.
Neckbreaker is taking a breather. Monkey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Neckbreaker moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped Neckbreaker's head back.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Neckbreaker closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Neckbreaker controls the action.
Neckbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Neckbreaker blocks an uppercut.
Neckbreaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey wants to break free but Neckbreaker has control.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker has Monkey pressed against the cage, preventing Monkey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey trying to control the position but instead, Neckbreaker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monkey into the cage.
Monkey is trying to break the clinch but Neckbreaker is controlling him.
Neckbreaker scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Neckbreaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monkey momentarily.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Neckbreaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neckbreaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monkey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the body
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Monkey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Neckbreaker clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Monkey looking to stall.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker lands with a light punch inside.
Neckbreaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Neckbreaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neckbreaker.
Still in the clinch, Neckbreaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Neckbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Monkey tries to stall but Neckbreaker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Monkey.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neckbreaker works on Monkey's body with a couple of short punches.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neckbreaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker misses with a body punch.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands. #T2#
Monkey tries to work over Neckbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monkey tries a body shot but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker misses with a body punch. #BC#
Monkey manages to break the clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neckbreaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey misses with a few strikes there.
Monkey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a solid leg kick but Monkey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Neckbreaker.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice combination there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker with a jab.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Neckbreaker misses with a low kick.
Monkey thinks about countering with a body kick.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neckbreaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Monkey misses with a leg kick.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Neckbreaker backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey lands a front kick.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Neckbreaker sees coming a mile off.
Neckbreaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice strike.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Neckbreaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Monkey's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neckbreaker takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Neckbreaker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Neckbreaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Monkey should have avoided that one.
Monkey slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Monkey slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Neckbreaker shoots in and gets a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Monkey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neckbreaker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Neckbreaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neckbreaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Neckbreaker wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.#T3#
Neckbreaker looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Neckbreaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Neckbreaker has his foot on Monkey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monkey works his way back into a safe position though.
Neckbreaker has control of Monkey's left arm, preventing Monkey from doing any damage.
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Neckbreaker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Monkey postures up.
Monkey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Neckbreaker's guard.
Monkey prevents Neckbreaker from improving his position.
Neckbreaker manages to get to full guard.
Neckbreaker is trying to control the position but Monkey postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slammy Neckbreaker.
Well Neckbreaker 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slammy Neckbreaker!
Our winner, Slammy Neckbreaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 842 Bathory vs. Egyptian 2
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Monkey scores with the left hand. MacArthur Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Monkey off balance momentarily.
Monkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii tried to counter with a leg kick but Monkey avoided it.
Monkey misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Monkey throws a leg kick
letting MacArthur Ii counter with a right hand.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacArthur Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
MacArthur Ii walks into a left hand.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey throws a lazy body kick
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey lands a head shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Monkey.
MacArthur Ii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii throws a front kick that sends Monkey stumbling back into the cage.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a chopping leg kick but Monkey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monkey throws a lazy body kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with an inside leg kick.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Ii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook.
Monkey throws out a counter right but MacArthur Ii avoids it with no problem.
Monkey looks to throw a body kick
and MacArthur Ii 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!
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
MacArthur Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii staying out of range there.#T2#
MacArthur Ii digs a good hook to Monkey's body.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey feints a counter leg kick.
Monkey scores with the left hand. MacArthur Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
enabling MacArthur Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacArthur Ii.#CUT#That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
Monkey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacArthur Ii doesn't seem phased though.
MacArthur Ii throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Monkey thows a leg kick but MacArthur Ii checks it
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
MacArthur Ii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Monkey is rocked!
Monkey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a huge left! Monkey is in big trouble! He's backing up but MacArthur Ii isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Monkey from any more damage. A dominating finish by MacArthur Ii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 834 Number vs Dionisy II
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Monkey cracks Nti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Nti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Nti jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey cracks Nti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Nti takes one to the side of the head.
Nti looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Nti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nti blocks a low kick nicely.
Nti throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nti eats them both and turns towards Monkey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Nti loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Nti manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Nti.
Monkey throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nti drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nti.
Nti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nti throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti. #T3#
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Nti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Nti blocks the leg kick.
Monkey lands a jab-cross combination.
Monkey lands a front kick.
Monkey connects with a jab.
Monkey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nti in his tracks. #T4#
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey lands the left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monkey - the referee stops the clock and Nti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monkey. Nti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti blocks the body kick.
Nti throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
It seemed like Nti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nti blocks the body kick.
Monkey moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNti.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nti doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nti looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Nti misses with a double jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Monkey has got the better of the exchanges.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Nti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nti scrambles back to his feet.
Nti scores with a hook to the body. Monkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Nti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monkey throws a hook but Nti blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Nti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Monkey throws a right hand that misses
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Monkey misses
and Nti counters with a nice uppercut.
Nti dodges the punch combination from Monkey.
Nti throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Monkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monkey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monkey slips a jab from Nti.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monkey finds it's way round the side to connect with Nti's head.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nti looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nti loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Monkey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nti takes a step back to recover.
Nti misses with a looping left.
Nti misses with a looping left.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Nti manages to avoid it.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nti misses with a looping left.
Monkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Nti takes one on the button.
Nti misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nti thinking.
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Nti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nti throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nti momentarily.
Nti blocks the body kick.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monkey throws a low kick but Nti moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Monkey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nti on the side of the head.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nti can do to turn this around?
Nti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nti throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Nti defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Nti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.
Nti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Nti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
A jab from Nti misses.
Nti avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Nti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nti slips under a jab.
Nti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
And Monkey counters with a quick kick to the body but Nti blocks it.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
A little jabbing left from Nti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Nti backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey with the inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nti throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Nti moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Nti.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monkey tests Nti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey cracks Nti with an open hand slap.
A big right from Monkey misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Nti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Nti saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nti! But no joy.
Nti misses with a hook to the body
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey with the inside leg kick.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
It seemed like Nti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Monkey.
Nti is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Monkey cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nti throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
It seemed like Nti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Monkey throws a low kick but Nti avoids it.
Nti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monkey throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
Nti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nti.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Nti manages to avoid it.
Monkey lands with an overhand left.
Nti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nti takes one on the button.#T4#
Nti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nti! But no joy.
Monkey scores with a jab to the body.
Nti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nti misses with a left hand
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monkey.#CUT2#Demon Monkey's cut is getting worse.
Monkey misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Nti counters with a nice right hand that sends Monkey toppling to the canvas! Monkey scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nti finish him?!#ROC2#Monkey is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey had his way with Samuel Nti in that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Nti missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Nti backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #KD2#
Nti cracks Monkey with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Monkey to stand back up!
Oh Monkey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Demon Monkey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Nti rattles Monkey with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Monkey tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Nti dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Monkey stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samuel Nti!

Event: SYN 826 Sitsongrit vs. Ho Joy
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Monkey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rishkinov looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey throws a jab when Rishkinov was well out of range.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey motions for Rishkinov to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey throws a low kick but Rishkinov avoids it.
Rishkinov wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rishkinov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey throws out a leg kick but Rishkinov moves out of range and Monkey only half commits.
Rishkinov moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Rishkinov misses its intended target.
Rishkinov moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Rishkinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monkey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rishkinov misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Monkey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rishkinov - the referee stops the clock and Monkey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rishkinov. Monkey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rishkinov scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rishkinov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rishkinov blocks a low kick nicely.
Rishkinov throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Rishkinov does it's job there.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Rishkinov.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Rishkinov saw that one coming.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Rishkinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey throws a series of punches but Rishkinov moves out of range. #TD2#
Rishkinov gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is working for a kimura here but Monkey manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rishkinov's guard.
Rishkinov is controlling Monkey's posture.#SUB2#
Rishkinov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Monkey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov manages to get back to half guard.
Monkey trying to control the pace.
Rishkinov is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back.
Monkey content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Rishkinov trying to control here. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rishkinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rishkinov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Monkey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rishkinov trying to get back to full guard but Monkey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Rishkinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Monkey has a good base and remains in mount.
Rishkinov keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey catches Rishkinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rishkinov punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch.
Rishkinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monkey throws a hook but Rishkinov avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Monkey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Rishkinov down.
Rishkinov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Monkey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rishkinov is able to avoid easily.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rishkinov.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rishkinov can do to turn this around?
Monkey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rishkinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rishkinov looks for a takedown but Monkey sprawls well.
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey throws a hook but Rishkinov avoids it easily.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rishkinov.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Monkey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rishkinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Rishkinov throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monkey as he avoids it easily.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
Monkey throws a push kick but Rishkinov slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Rishkinov saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Rishkinov.
Monkey connects with a jab.
Rishkinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rishkinov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Monkey takes a swing at Rishkinov's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rishkinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Monkey, which made it look bad.
Monkey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rishkinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Monkey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rishkinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rishkinov misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Rishkinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rishkinov slips a jab and a cross from Monkey.
Sloppy strikes from Rishkinov. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Monkey throws a low kick but Rishkinov moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Rishkinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey digs a good hook to Rishkinov's body.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rishkinov momentarily.
Rishkinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Rishkinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rishkinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rishkinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rishkinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range.
Rishkinov staying out of range there.
Rishkinov wants to counter the offense by Monkey and move into the clinch position.
Rishkinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rishkinov. That did some damage!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Monkey enables Rishkinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Monkey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Monkey tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Rishkinov throws an elbow that misses. Monkey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rishkinov's guard. Nice move by Monkey!#REVR##SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monkey is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Monkey trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Monkey tries to free his leg and advance position but Rishkinov is retaining full guard.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monkey is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monkey passes into half guard.
Rishkinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Monkey scores with a hook.
Rishkinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rishkinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Monkey motions for Rishkinov to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rishkinov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov dips to his left and cracks Monkey with an uppercut!
Rishkinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Rishkinov thumps Monkey with a low kick.
Rishkinov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rishkinov blocks a jab.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rishkinov checks a leg kick nicely.
Rishkinov throws a front kick aimed at Monkey's knee but Monkey avoids it well.
Rishkinov wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Rishkinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Rishkinov cracks Monkey with a good jab.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
Monkey misses with a head kick.
Rishkinov looks for the body kick but Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey tried to counter with a leg kick but Rishkinov avoided it.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rishkinov wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Rishkinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monkey in his tracks.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rishkinov missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Rishkinov avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Monkey delivers a nice body kick.
Rishkinov throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey thuds his shin into the meat of Rishkinov's side.
Nice shot lands for Monkey.
A nice leg kick from Rishkinov, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rishkinov.
A head kick misses from Rishkinov.
Monkey scores with a nice body kick.
Rishkinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Rishkinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rishkinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rishkinov.
A nice leg kick from Rishkinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monkey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rishkinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Rishkinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rishkinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Rishkinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rishkinov lands a jab to the nose.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Rishkinov walks into a jab.
Monkey dips to his left and cracks Rishkinov with an uppercut!
Rishkinov is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Rishkinov is looking to score with low kicks.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Rishkinov misses the jab.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rishkinov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rishkinov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rishkinov swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey lands a glancing blow to the side of Rishkinov's head.
Rishkinov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Rishkinov ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a hook. Rishkinov ducked under it nicely.
Monkey cracks a nice hook into Rishkinov's ribs.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rishkinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rishkinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Rishkinov saw it coming and moves away.
Rishkinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monkey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rishkinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rishkinov. That did some damage!
Rishkinov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monkey.#T4#
Rishkinov blocks the body kick.
Monkey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rishkinov's sensitive parts.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Rishkinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Rishkinov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Monkey is staying active underneath Rishkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rishkinov working over Monkey with some ground and pound. Monkey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rishkinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rishkinov is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Demon Monkey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Monkey clobbers Rishkinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A good leg kick by Rishkinov.
Monkey thows a body kick. Rishkinov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Monkey.
Monkey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rishkinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rishkinov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
Rishkinov misses the jab.
Monkey tests Rishkinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rishkinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Rishkinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Monkey.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey lands a nice looking body kick.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov lands a jab to the nose.
Rishkinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Rishkinov wants to counter the offense by Monkey and move into the clinch position.
Rishkinov misses the jab.
Monkey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey scores with a decent looking hook.
Rishkinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rishkinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rishkinov lands a head shot.
Rishkinov misses with a hook.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body.
Rishkinov drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Rishkinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey throws a hook but Rishkinov avoids it easily.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey slips under a jab from Rishkinov.#T2#
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monkey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rishkinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monkey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rishkinov on the side of the head.
Monkey with the inside leg kick.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!
Rishkinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rishkinov fails with the takedown.
Monkey delivers a nice body kick.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey works Rishkinov's body with a nice hook.
Rishkinov lands with a nice body kick.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Rishkinov scores with a jab.#T3#
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Rishkinov slips the punch.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking hook.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey punishes Rishkinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Rishkinov saw that one coming.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Rishkinov jumps back.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
Monkey scores with a push kick.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rishkinov connects with a single shot there.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Rishkinov.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Rishkinov moved away.
Rishkinov blocks a jab.
Rishkinov closes the distance and clinches up with Monkey, looking for a takedown. Rishkinov pushes Monkey against the cage but Monkey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monkey scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Rishkinov backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Rishkinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monkey avoids it really well and circles away.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
Monkey stuns Rishkinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rishkinov throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Monkey tried to counter with a leg kick but Rishkinov avoided it.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rishkinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.
Monkey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Rishkinov saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Rishkinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rishkinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rishkinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Monkey digs a good hook to Rishkinov's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey had his way with Serhey Rishkinov in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Rishkinov throws out a powerful jab.
Rishkinov tries to move into range but Monkey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rishkinov lands a lovely overhand right.
Monkey defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Rishkinov is just out of range.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rishkinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rishkinov looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Monkey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monkey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rishkinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey with a hook.
Monkey lands a jab to the nose.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rishkinov looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov throws a low kick but Monkey moves out of range easily.
Rishkinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Rishkinov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
Rishkinov delivers a nice body kick.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
Monkey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rishkinov at a distance.
Rishkinov blocks a leg kick.
Rishkinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Rishkinov ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Rishkinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped Rishkinov's head back.
Monkey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rishkinov.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Rishkinov moves away and avoids it.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Rishkinov lands.
Monkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rishkinovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Serhey Rishkinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rishkinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monkey duly obliges.
Monkey lands a jab.
Rishkinov misses with the combination.
Rishkinov staying out of range there.
Monkey checks a low kick from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rishkinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monkey defends well and Rishkinov ends up having to push Monkey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rishkinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monkey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rishkinov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rishkinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
Monkey jabs Rishkinov right on the nose. Rishkinov blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Monkey feints and then cracks Rishkinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rishkinov down.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Rishkinov shakes it off.
Rishkinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monkey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monkey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rishkinov tries to land a front kick but Monkey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rishkinov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl out of it but Rishkinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monkey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Rishkinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Rishkinov tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rishkinov is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rishkinov ducks right into an uppercut from Monkey.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Rishkinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rishkinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rishkinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkey lands a really nice looking cross but Rishkinov seems unphased.
Monkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rishkinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey is looking for a counter combo.
Rishkinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rishkinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Rishkinov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rishkinov scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rishkinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monkey takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Rishkinov misses.
Monkey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body.
Rishkinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Monkey, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.

Event: SYN 818 Crosby vs. Monkey II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crosby tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it.
Monkey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crosby is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crosby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monkey if he has to take too many more of those.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Crosby cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crosby cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crosby.
Crosby cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
That kick from Monkey tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.
Monkey lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Crosby closes the distance and pushes Monkey back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crosby up against the cage.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Crosby.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey lands a shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Monkey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Crosby. #CUT#That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Monkey tries to break the clinch but Crosby is controlling the position.
Monkey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crosby up against the cage.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crosby is defending well for now.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Monkey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Crosby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby throws a lazy head kick
and Monkey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Crosby really felt that one!
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey has Crosby pushed against the cage.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Monkey blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Monkey to work.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey wants to stall.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Monkey.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Monkey tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it. #T4#
Monkey takes a shot to the head.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey is working Crosby over against the cage.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Crosby.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Monkey blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Crosby is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crosby misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crosby's knee momentarily.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but Monkey pushes him off.
Monkey misses with a body punch
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monkey.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Crosby connects with a looping right hand.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Crosby's body.#T3#
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.
Crosby throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Monkey throws a series of punches but Crosby avoids them all with ease.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Crosby lands with a shot to the body.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Crosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby misses with a low kick.
Monkey throws a low kick but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Crosby feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey with a nice calf kick.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey lunges at Crosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crosby's hand.
Crosby checks a low kick from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
A shot to the body from Crosby misses
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Monkey slips a straight right by Crosby.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Crosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.#T3#
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crosby's head.
Monkey jabs Crosby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crosby misses with a hook.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Monkey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a sloppy body shot
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Monkey is rocked!
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby misses with a low kick.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monkey misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Crosby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monkey misses with a body punch. #T1##BC2#
Monkey breaks the clinch.
Crosby tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Demon Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey lands with a nice body kick.
Crosby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Crosby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Crosby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monkey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Monkey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crosby blocks it well.
Monkey lands with an overhand left.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crosby checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Monkey throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Crosby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Crosby lands the left hand.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monkey misses the jab.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Monkey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monkey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monkey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crosby.
Crosby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monkey's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dany Crosby.
I think Crosby 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Dany Crosby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 809 Maluga vs. Cruz Jr II
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Monkey scores with a four punch combination!
Syndal motions for Monkey to come forward. Syndal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Syndal clobbers Monkey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
Syndal fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Syndal throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Syndal off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Syndal misses with a wild combination.
Syndal misses with a combination
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Syndal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monkey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Syndal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a looping right.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Syndal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Syndal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Syndal defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Syndal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Syndal misses with a body punch
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syndal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
A jab lands there for Syndal.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.
Syndal throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey counters with a good, hard body kick but Syndal shrugs it off.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Syndal shrugs it off though.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Syndal slips the punch.
Syndal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monkey.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Syndal slips the punch.
Syndal throws a leg kick but Monkey moved away.
Monkey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monkey ducks right into an uppercut from Syndal.
Syndal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey moves out of range of the leg kick from Syndal.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
A big left from Syndal misses.
Monkey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey.
Monkey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Monkey tries a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Monkey defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Syndal sees coming a mile off.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Syndal loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Syndal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey lands an overhand right.
Syndal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Syndal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.#T1#
Syndal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Syndal staying out of range there.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Syndal blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Syndal misses the jab.
Syndal throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
Syndal takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Syndal circles away quickly and effectively.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Syndal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monkey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal misses with a looping left.
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Syndal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Syndal wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Syndal doesn't seem phased though.
Syndal throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Syndal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Syndal misses the target.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Monkey flicks out a counter leg kick but Syndal steps away.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey tries a quick counter leg kick but Syndal is wise to it.
Syndal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Syndal throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syndal thows a leg kick but Monkey checks it
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Syndal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Syndal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Syndal misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Syndal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Syndal's leg but Syndal calmly moves out of range.
Syndal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Syndal throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndal.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Syndal works the jab nicely.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
It looked like Syndal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Syndal throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Syndal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndal misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey cracks Syndal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey tries a quick counter leg kick but Syndal is wise to it.
A shot to the body from Syndal misses
and Monkey counters with a three punch combo that has Syndal backing up. Syndal nods at Monkey to acknowledge the strikes.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Syndal throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Syndal, as that shot connected.
Syndal throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
And Monkey responds with a good body kick, but Syndal manages to step out the way in time.
Monkey throws a series of strikes that have Syndal backpedaling.
Nice jab there from Syndal.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Syndal misses the jab.
Syndal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey slips a jab from Syndal.
Monkey slips under a jab from Syndal.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters with a good low kick that Syndal was not able to check.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Syndal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal lands a nice looking body shot.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Syndal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.
Syndal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey scores with a jab. Syndal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Syndal ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey stuns Syndal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Syndal.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Monkey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Monkey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Syndal misses with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a head kick.
Syndal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Syndal moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Syndal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Syndal misses with a hook to the body
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
Syndal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syndal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Syndal throws a leg kick
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a solid body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monkey 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 805 Crosby vs. Toivonen II
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monkey with a body shot.
Monkey misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Chavez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monkey's knee momentarily.
Monkey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez slips a straight right by Monkey.
A bone on bone clash there as Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez slips a jab from Monkey.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Monkey lands a jab.
Chavez cracks Monkey with a good jab.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey scores with a one two! Chavez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chavez staying out of range there.#T1#
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Monkey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavez moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Chavez slips a straight right by Monkey.
A shot to the liver by Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Monkey scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monkey under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez misses the jab.
Chavez cracks Monkey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Monkey.
Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey stuns Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chavez moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Monkey 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.
Chavez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Chavez moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavez.
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey checks a leg kick nicely.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Monkey circles away and keeps his distance.
Monkey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey with a nice cross.
Chavez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Chavez motions for Monkey to come forward. Chavez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Monkey.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a wild combination.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Monkey lands with a hook. Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Chavez's head back.
Monkey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monkey lands with an overhand left.
A low kick lands for Chavez.
Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Chavez tries to avoid it.
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!
Monkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez is looking to slow Monkey down with leg kicks.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monkey with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monkey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monkey.
Chavez connects with a leg kick.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey checks the leg kick.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Chavez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chavez lands with a cross.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Monkey off balance momentarily.
Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Monkey checks a low kick from Chavez.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Monkey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Domingo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chavez throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey works the jab nicely.
Chavez thuds a left hand into Monkey's body.
Monkey lands a two punch combo.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monkey cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chavez counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Monkey. #T1#
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Chavez slips a straight right by Monkey.
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Chavez throws a right and a left that Monkey avoids nicely.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chavez. Monkey shrugs it off though.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
Monkey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Chavez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chavez scores with a jab. Monkey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey connects with a nice looking jab.
Monkey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Monkey misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chavez's head.
Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Monkey throws a right hand that misses
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Chavez takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Jab, jab by Chavez - just one landing.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Chavez throws a low kick but Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chavez misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chavez defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chavez! But no joy.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chavez takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Chavez works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey scores with a nice body kick.
Monkey cracks Chavez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Monkey saw it coming and moves away.
Monkey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Chavez throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chavez with a nice calf kick.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chavez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Monkey back to the cage. Chavez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monkey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey connects with the punch.
Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chavez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monkey - the referee stops the clock and Chavez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monkey. Chavez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chavez.
Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chavez checks a leg kick nicely.
Chavez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Chavez misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monkey, as that shot connected.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Chavez's head back.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Monkey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monkey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chavez throws a push kick but Monkey slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey slips a jab from Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monkey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Monkey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Monkey.
Monkey works the jab nicely.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Monkey slips under a jab from Chavez.
Chavez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monkey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chavez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Monkey off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chavez.
Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chavez walks into a jab.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chavez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A left lands for Monkey.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Monkey tenderised Chavez's leg. Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
Monkey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Chavez.
Chavez looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monkey is out of range and Chavez settles back down.
Monkey lands a jab.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Monkey slips under a jab.
As Chavez backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Monkey.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demon Monkey.
Well Monkey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 800 Monkey vs. Divisek
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divisek.
Monkey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Divisek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Divisek's shoulder, as Divisek tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Divisek.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
A big left from Divisek misses.
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Divisek is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
A nice side step and Divisek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A leg kick checked by Divisek.
Divisek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monkey.
Divisek walks into a left hand.
Divisek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monkey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Divisek throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Divisek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Divisek.
Divisek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divisek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Divisek.
Monkey throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Divisek misses.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Divisek lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Divisek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Divisek.
Divisek throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey 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.
Monkey throws a hook but Divisek avoids it easily.
Divisek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Divisek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monkey sizes up Divisek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey scores with a body shot.
Monkey avoids the head kick by Divisek.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Divisek throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Divisek moves out of range of the leg kick from Monkey.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Divisek ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey with a nice cross.
Divisek stuns Monkey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divisek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Monkey's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Divisek.
Divisek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monkey throws a sloppy body shot
and Divisek counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey checks the leg kick.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Divisek. #T2#
Divisek misses with a low kick.
Monkey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Divisek moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Divisek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A leg kick checked by Divisek.
Divisek throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Divisek's head but Divisek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Divisek blocks a jab.
Divisek throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Monkey throws a low kick but Divisek avoids it.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Divisek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Monkey will feel that in the morning.
Divisek throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Divisek sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from Divisek.
Divisek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Monkey.#T3#
Divisek looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Monkey lands with a cross.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Divisek throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Divisek moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Divisek.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Divisek flicks out a counter leg kick but Monkey steps away.#CL2#
Monkey gets tackled into the cage by Divisek. Divisek maintains the clinch.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Divisek tries a knee to the head but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey avoiding damage as Divisek throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Monkey.
Divisek misses with a knee strike.
Monkey pushes Divisek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Divisek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Divisek scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divisek has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey avoiding damage as Divisek throws knees to the body.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Divisek misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Divisek's head.
Divisek misses with a knee to the head.
Divisek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monkey.
Divisek effectively controlling the action here.
Divisek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Divisek has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Divisek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Monkey throws an elbow but it misses.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Divisek works on Monkey's body with a couple of short punches.
Divisek lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juraj Divisek 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#
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Divisek.
As Divisek backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Divisek has time to react.
Divisek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Divisek.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divisek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juraj Divisek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Divisek throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey slips a straight right by Divisek.
Divisek throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Divisek loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Divisek.
Monkey misses with a hook.
Monkey takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek jabs at Monkey's body.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Divisek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Divisek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab by Divisek.
Divisek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey with a jab.
Divisek thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Monkey thuds his shin into the meat of Divisek's side.
Divisek tries a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Divisek misses with a low kick.
Divisek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Monkey.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Divisek.
Divisek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monkey.
Monkey swings for the body but Divisek moves out of range.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Divisek is looking to clinch.
Divisek slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Divisek slips the punch.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divisek.
Divisek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Divisek is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Divisek misses with an uppercut.
Monkey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Divisek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divisek scores with a jab to the head.
Monkey moves out of range as Divisek throws a body kick. #T2#
Divisek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Divisek's head back.
Divisek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monkey defending well as Divisek loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Divisek.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Divisek momentarily.
Divisek throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Divisek slips the punch.
It seemed like Divisek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Divisek connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Divisek misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Divisek scores with a nice right hand.
A cross from Divisek lands.
Monkey throws a hook but Divisek avoids it easily.
Divisek was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Divisek misses its intended target.
Monkey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey throws a quick counter kick to the body but Divisek avoids it.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Monkey moves out of range as Divisek strikes.
Divisek blocks the body kick. #T3#
Monkey scores with a jab.
Divisek tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey lands a right hook to the body.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Divisek ducks down to avoid it.
Divisek looks for the body kick but Monkey saw that one coming.
Divisek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monkey looks to throw a body kick
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey swings for the body but Divisek moves out of range.
Divisek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monkey. That did some damage!
Donk. Divisek catches Monkey right on the button with a cross.
Divisek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Monkey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A cross from Monkey lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Divisek.
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.
Monkey scores with a jab.
Divisek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monkey under the eye.
Divisek misses with a low kick.#T4#
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Monkey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Divisek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey throws a head kick that Divisek semi-blocks.
Divisek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Divisek scores with a sloppy right hand. Monkey should have avoided that one.
Divisek blocks a jab.
Divisek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monkey momentarily.
Monkey jabs Divisek right on the nose. Divisek blinks but takes it well.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Divisek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Divisek counters with a thumping low kick.
Monkey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Divisek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monkey thuds his right hand into Divisek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey thumps Divisek with a low kick.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Divisek.
Divisek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Monkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Monkey connects with a single shot there.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Divisek moved away.
Divisek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Divisek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Divisek jabs at Monkey's body.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Divisek slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Monkey blocks the leg kick.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey misses with a hook. Divisek ducked under it nicely.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Divisek.
Divisek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Divisek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
Monkey wants to land a leg kick but Divisek is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divisek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Divisek's leg. Divisek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target. #T1#
Divisek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Divisek lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Divisek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Divisek avoids a kick to the body.
Divisek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey with a nice calf kick.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monkey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Divisek can pounce on him.
Monkey throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily.
Divisek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Divisek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Divisek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Monkey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Divisek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Divisek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Divisek's front leg but catches the back leg as Divisek tries to avoid it.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
Divisek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monkey misses with a straight right. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Divisek.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Divisek sees coming a mile off.
Divisek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monkey slips a straight right by Divisek.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Divisek's shoulder, as Divisek tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Divisek.
Divisek digs a good hook to Monkey's body.
Divisek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monkey keeps Divisek at a distance using the push kick.
Divisek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Divisek throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Divisek missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Divisek.
Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divisek throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Divisek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey lands a right hook to the body.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Divisek takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Divisek circles away quickly and effectively.
Divisek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Divisek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monkey on the side of the head.
Divisek dodges the punch combination from Monkey.
Divisek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Divisek saw that one coming.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Divisek misses with a body shot.
Divisek throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Divisek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Divisek saw that one coming.
Divisek throws out a leg kick but Monkey moves out of range and Divisek only half commits.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Divisek was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Divisek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Monkey blocks the leg kick.
Divisek scores with a hook to the body. Monkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Divisek looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Monkey slips under a jab from Divisek.
Nice shot by Monkey.
Divisek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Divisek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Divisek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Divisek throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Divisek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Divisek throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Divisek throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demon Monkey.
I think Monkey 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN Supernova XI
Date: Apr 25, 2021

#R1#
Crosby jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crosby lands a slapping body shot.
Monkey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crosby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey looks winded!
Crosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crosby finds it's way round the side to connect with Monkey's head. #CUT#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crosby with a body shot.
Monkey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crosby will feel that in the morning.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Crosby misses its target.#T1#
Monkey throws a leg kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crosby checks a low kick from Monkey.
Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Crosby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Monkey is leaning against Crosby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Crosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monkeys head.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crosby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Crosby pushes Monkey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crosby digs a right hand underneath Monkey's ribcage. Monkey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey. #T3#
Crosby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crosby.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land. #BC2#
Monkey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Crosby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crosby is looking to wear down Monkey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crosby.
Crosby throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crosby with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crosby.
Monkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monkey lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crosby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Crosby there.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crosby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Crosby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Crosby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monkey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Crosby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby working aggressively here.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monkey throws an elbow but misses.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Crosby misses with a body punch. #T3#
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby takes a shot to the head.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crosbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
A left lands for Crosby.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crosby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monkey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crosby misses with a leg kick
and Monkey counters with a good, hard body kick but Crosby shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#The cut above Demon Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crosby throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monkey tried to score with a low kick but Crosby checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby tries to move into range but Monkey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Crosby misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Crosby moves into the clinch successfully.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Monkey - that landed with a thud.
Crosby lands with a short shot to the head.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Monkey slowing the pace effectively.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Crosby.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey cracks Crosby with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crosby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monkey leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey is looking to control Crosby's arms but Crosby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monkey has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Crosby misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Monkey slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby scores with a hook to the body.
Monkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Crosby.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
A short right from Crosby.
Crosby cracks Monkey with a nice body shot.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dany Crosby clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Monkey throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Crosby counter with a right hand.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monkey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Monkey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crosby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
As Crosby backs off Monkey throws a huge counter combo but Crosby manages to avoid it all.
Crosby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crosby slips a jab from Monkey.
Monkey sizes up Crosby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Crosby misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Jab by Monkey.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
Crosby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Crosby. That snapped Monkey's head back. #T3#
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Monkey defending well as Crosby loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Crosby looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Crosby off balance momentarily.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a good, hard body kick but Crosby shrugs it off. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Crosby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crosby scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Crosby misses.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab lands there for Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Demon Monkey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Crosby connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crosby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crosby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crosby throws a good cross that connects. #KD#
Crosby cracks Monkey with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Monkey looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crosby finish him? #ROC#Monkey is rocked!
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crosby scores with a counter punch that sends Monkey to the canvas! Crosby smells blood - he's punishing Monkey with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Monkey has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby retains his welterweight title!
Dany Crosby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn Kilo vs Piano 3
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Warror takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Warror cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror.
Warror throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey cracks Warror with a good jab.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey cracks Warror with a right hand to the side of the head.
Warror throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Monkey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Warror will feel that in the morning.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Warror steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Warror moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Warror just manages to avoid it.
Monkey lands with a hook. Warror tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monkey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monkey avoids the head kick by Warror.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Warror moved away.
Warror keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Warror saw that one coming.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror tries to move into range but Monkey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monkey throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Warror throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monkey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Warror rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monkey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
A low kick lands for Monkey.
Warror lands a nice looking body shot.
Warror moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey throws a head kick but Warror moves out of range.
Warror lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Warror has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Monkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Warror is trying to counter with his kicks.
Monkey connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey misses with a hook
enabling Warror to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey throws a head kick but Warror moves out of range.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey slips a straight right by Warror.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Monkey tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Monkey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warror checks it well.
Warror flicks out a counter leg kick but Monkey steps away.
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
Warror's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warror scrambles back to his feet.
Monkey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monkey takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
It seemed like Warror was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monkey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monkey sizes up Warror with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Warror.
Monkey moves forwards but Warror connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Warror misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Warror feints a counter leg kick.
Warror lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Warror connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monkey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warror can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Warror misses.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Warror checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Monkey backs off Warror throws a huge counter combo but Monkey manages to avoid it all.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey dips to his left and cracks Warror with an uppercut!
Monkey tries to move into range but Warror moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Warror makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Warror misses with an uppercut.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Warror as he connects with a hook.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warror checks it well.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Warror counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Warror checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Monkey as he checks the leg kick.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Warror cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Warror moves forwards but Monkey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warror moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Warror.
Warror gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monkey scores with a jab.
Warror misses the jab.
Warror lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Warror showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monkey.
Warror takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Warror might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Monkey has got the better of the exchanges.
Warror lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey catches Warror with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
A little jabbing left from Warror on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warror checks a leg kick.
Monkey tests Warror's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Monkey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warror in his tracks. #T1#
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick from Warror lands but Monkey takes it in his stride.
Warror listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Monkey.
Monkey throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Warror throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Monkey misses the jab.
Warror slips under a jab.
Warror was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Warror throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monkey.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Monkey moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Monkey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Warror darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Warror slips a straight right by Monkey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey misses the jab.
Monkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Monkey backs off Warror throws a huge counter combo but Monkey manages to avoid it all.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warror scores with a jab. Monkey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warror only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Monkey throws out a leg kick but Warror moves out of range and Monkey only half commits.
Warror lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monkey throws a body punch but Warror moves out of range.
Warror's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warror has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warror moves out of range of the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Warror. Monkey shrugs it off though.
Monkey 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.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Warror counters with an outside leg kick.
Monkey scores with a three punch combo!
Warror checks the leg kick.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Monkey. #T3#
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
And Warror responds with a good body kick, but Monkey manages to step out the way in time.
No joy there for Monkey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warror swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Warror tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Warror just manages to avoid it.
Monkey takes one to the side of the head.
Monkey cracks Warror with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Warror misses.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Warror.
Warror paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Warror staying out of range there.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Warror feints a counter leg kick.
Warror is looking to score with low kicks.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Monkey moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Warror just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Monkey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warror backs up against the cage.
Monkey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warror throws a one two combo.
Warror lands a lovely overhand right.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Warror counters with a low kick, right behind Monkey 's knee.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Warror thinks about the counter body kick.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warror.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Warror throws the kick towards the body but Monkey avoids it.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Warror slips the punch.
It seemed like Warror was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warror throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
Warror appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Warror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Warror.
Sloppy strikes from Warror. Those never looked like landing.
Monkey misses with a few strikes there.
Warror lets loose with a powerful body kick. Monkey will feel that in the morning.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Warror counters with a good low kick that Monkey was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Warror sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
Warror throws out a leg kick but Monkey moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
A jab from Monkey does it's job there.
Monkey throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey slips a straight right by Warror.
Monkey throws a body punch but Warror moves out of range.
Warror checks a leg kick. #T1#
Warror defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey backing away here, and Warror unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Warror's corner calls for a 1-2. Warror obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Warror down.
Monkey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monkey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Warror only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Monkey lands a nice looking body kick.
Warror tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warror needs to keep his hands up - Monkey had a free shot at his head there.
Warror throws a nice head kick!
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Warror.
Warror on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monkey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paul Warror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey walks into a jab.
Monkey blocks the body kick.
Warror has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
Jab from Monkey.
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warror, as that shot connected.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Warror off the cage and back into range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warror.
Warror throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick.
Monkey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Warror will feel that in the morning.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warror lands a nice shot that snaps Monkey's head back.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monkey with the inside leg kick.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Monkey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Warror on the side of the head.
Monkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warror throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warror on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warror misses with a series of wild punches.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warror.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warror. That did some damage!
Monkey moves out of range of the leg kick from Warror.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey cracks Warror with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Warror counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Warror digs a good hook to Monkey's body.
Warror tests Monkey's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey tried to score with a low kick but Warror checks it.#T4#
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monkey works the jab nicely.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Warror.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warror. That did some damage!
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick and Warror moves out of range easily.
Monkey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Warror looks for the body kick but Monkey saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Warror. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Monkey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Warror just manages to avoid it.
Warror walks into a jab.
Monkey moves out of range as Warror strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Warror appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Warror takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Warror counters with a body kick.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monkey moves out of range as Warror throws a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demon Monkey.
Well Monkey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
Our winner, Demon Monkey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 251 Monkey vs Poli
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey cracks Poli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Monkey does no damage.
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Monkey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Monkey.#T1#
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monkey connects with a body shot that sends Poli's belly button to the back.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Poli.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Monkey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monkey there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli's coach down at Phoenix Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Poli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey misses with a two punch combination.
Poli throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Poli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Monkey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Monkey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey motions for Poli to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Poli. #T3#
Poli misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli throws a front kick aimed at Monkey's knee but Monkey avoids it well.
Monkey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Monkey sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey scores with a body shot.
Monkey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poli scores with a decent looking hook.
Poli lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monkey checks it well.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Poli off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey checks a low kick from Poli.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Poli slips a jab from Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monkey swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Poli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Monkey has got the better of the exchanges.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Poli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Monkey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monkey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monkey scrambles back to his feet.
Poli thumps Monkey with a low kick.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Poli takes one to the chin there.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monkey throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Poli misses.
Monkey 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. #T2#
Monkey avoids the body shot from Poli.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
A nice combination there by Monkey.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monkey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poli. That one must have hurt.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poli lands a jab to Monkey's midsection.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Poli clobbers Monkey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monkey needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Poli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Poli connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monkey on the side of the head.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Poli throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey blocks a jab.#T4#
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Jab by Poli.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poli swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Poli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poli throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poli just manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Poli catches Monkey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poli slips under a jab from Monkey.
Poli misses with a leg kick.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch.
Monkey throws a lazy body kick
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey jabs Poli right on the nose. Poli blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice body shot.
Poli jabs at Monkey's body.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey cracks Poli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poli lands with a nice combination. Monkey backs away looking to recover.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey cracks Poli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut.
Monkey cracks Poli with an open hand slap.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Poli.#T2#
Monkey throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli lands a slapping body shot.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Poli misses.
Monkey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monkey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli looks for the body kick but Monkey saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Monkey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Poli throws a leg kick but Monkey checks it.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli thuds his right hand into Monkey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Poli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Poli slips under a jab.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monkey on the side of the head.
Poli jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poli throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli misses with a hook.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
A big left from Poli misses.
Monkey slips a jab from Poli.
And Monkey counters with a quick kick to the body but Poli blocks it.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli strikes.#T4#
Monkey swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Poli takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monkey misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.
A big left from Poli misses.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Poli misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick and Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Poli off the cage and back into range.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Poli swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Poli misses with a body shot
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monkey - the referee stops the clock and Poli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monkey. Poli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Poli throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
Poli throws a right and a left that Monkey avoids nicely.
It looked like Monkey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poli.#T1#
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Monkey.
Poli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monkey misses the jab.
Poli delivers a nice body kick.
Poli throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
Poli lands a nice hook to Monkey's body. Monkey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli looks to land a combination but Monkey avoids it well.
Monkey scores with a nice head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poli.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts. #T2#
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Poli throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey dodges the punch combination from Poli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monkey, as that shot connected.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Poli misses.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey tried to counter with a leg kick but Poli avoided it.
Monkey delivers a nice body kick.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Poli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Poli works Monkey's body with a nice hook.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monkey on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Poli - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poli.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
Poli is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs.
Poli feints and then cracks Monkey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monkey down.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monkey with a body shot.#T4#
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey connects with a body shot that sends Poli's belly button to the back.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli looks to land a combination. Monkey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Monkey's head.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Poli moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Poli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Poli misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
A bone on bone clash there as Monkey blocks the leg kick.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Poli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monkey with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Poli thumps Monkey with a low kick.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Poli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Poli.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey jabs at Poli's body.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
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!
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey scores with a body shot.
Poli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monkey throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
Poli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick from Poli.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Poli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poli.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Poli sizes up Monkey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Poli throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Poli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Poli misses.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monkey is able to avoid easily.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Monkey misses
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli lands a nice hook to Monkey's body. Monkey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Poli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roli Poli.
Well Poli 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli! Roli Poli retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Roli Poli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 244 Sitsongrit vs Kenobi
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Krison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krison momentarily.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Krison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Krison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krison misses with a body kick.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Krison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Krison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krison moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Monkey throws a sloppy body shot
and Krison counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey scores with a jab. Krison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krison checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Krison sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monkey.
Krison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Monkey blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Monkey. #T1#
Monkey throws a leg kick but Krison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krison with a nice calf kick.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krison.
Krison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Krison saw that one coming.
Krison thinks about the counter body kick.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krison throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey cracks a nice hook into Krison's ribs.
Krison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krison counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Krison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krison throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Krison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krison blocks a jab.
Krison cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Krison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Krison.
Krison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Monkey.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krison.
Krison tries a quick counter leg kick but Monkey is wise to it.
Krison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krison tries to land a front kick but Monkey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Krison throws out a leg kick but Monkey moves out of range and Krison only half commits.
Krison throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Krison has Monkey up against the cage in a clinch.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Krison digs a right hand into Monkey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monkey's gas tank.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Krison controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krison.
Krison blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Krison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monkey tries to break the clinch but Krison is controlling the position.
Krison lands a left hand.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monkey stalling the fight.
Monkey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey tries a body shot but Krison blocks it.
Krison throws an elbow but it misses.
Monkey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krison or not.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Krison tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krison avoids it.
A short uppercut from Krison.
Monkey digs a right hand into Krison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krison's gas tank. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Monkey just misses with a elbow thrown towards Krison's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Krison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey lands a right hand.
Krison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monkey or not.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krison.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krison lands a shoulder strike.
Krison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Krison.
A nice left hand lands by Krison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Krison.
Monkey takes a shot to the head.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Monkey with a jab.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
That kick from Krison tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krison moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Krison jumps back.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Monkey.
Krison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Krison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krison scores with a jab. Monkey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monkey throws a shot to the body.
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krison.
A big left from Krison misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Krison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monkey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monkey with a nice calf kick.
Krison walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey.
Monkey feints and then cracks Krison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krison down.
Krison thumps Monkey with a low kick.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krison throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey blocks the body kick.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Krison counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Krison's head but Krison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krison slips under a jab from Monkey.
A shot to the liver by Krison. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Krison slips under a jab.
Monkey throws a hook but Krison blocks it.
Krison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Krison's head but Krison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krison blocks a jab.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Krison - that will leave a mark!
Monkey is looking to chop away at Krison's legs.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Krison counters with a body kick that stops Monkey in his tracks momentarily.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey lands the left hand.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Monkey lands with a straight right. Krison didn't see that one coming.
Monkey scores with a jab.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target. #T3#
Monkey misses with a hook
and Krison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monkey thinking.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison cracks Monkey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krison throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Monkey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krison lands a head shot.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krison misses with a straight right.
Krison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Krison misses its intended target.
Krison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey throws a hook but Krison blocks it.#T4#
Krison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Krison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krison digs a right hand into Monkey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monkey's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Krison.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Krison controls his hands.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Krison.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krison takes a shot to the head.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Monkey takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey lands a left hand.
Herb Krison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krison misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Krison tests Monkey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krison walks into a straight right hand from Monkey.
Krison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krison throws a big shot that misses.
Krison moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey throws the left hand but Krison avoids the punch easily.
Krison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison connects with an inside leg kick.
Monkey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey scores with a jab.
Krison is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Krison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Krison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krison.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krison!
Monkey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krison throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Krison.
Krison scores with a shot to the body.
Monkey checks a low kick from Krison.
Monkey blocks the body kick.
Krison lands a jab to the head.
Krison swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Krison's head but Krison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Krison.
Monkey walks into a straight right hand from Krison.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Krison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Krison feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krison throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Monkey catches Krison right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Krison.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Krison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Krison moved out of range.
Monkey catches Krison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Krison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monkey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krison on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Krison blocks the low kick.
Krison misses with an uppercut.
Krison misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Krison misses with a low kick. #T3#
Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krison defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Monkey misses
and Krison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krison throws a right hand that Monkey ducks under and follows up with a left that Monkey also avoids with ease.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey misses the jab.
Krison misses with a straight left.
Monkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krison moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Krison moves away and avoids it.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monkey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.#T4#
Krison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krison throws out the jab.
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krison.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krison feints and then cracks Monkey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monkey down.
Monkey moves out of range as Krison strikes.
Monkey connects with a body shot.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Monkey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Krison catches Monkey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monkey takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey scores with a decent looking hook.
Krison throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Herb Krison.
Well Krison 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 237 Jones vs Bapp
Date: Jan 10, 2021

#R1#
Fett misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Fett counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Fett misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fett counters with a stiff right hand.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Fett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
Fett misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a good low kick that Fett was not able to check. #T1#
Fett tries to land a front kick but Monkey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fett throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
An attempted straight right counter from Fett misses the target.
Fett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fett tries to land a body kick
and Monkey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fett really felt that one!
Fett misses with a straight right. #T2#
Fett misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Monkey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fett on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Fett checks it
and Fett counters with a nice uppercut.
Fett moves away from the strike by Monkey.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fett takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Fett there.
Monkey scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Monkey moves out of range as Fett strikes.
Monkey throws a big counter head kick but Fett avoids it with no problem.
Monkey lands a nice looking body shot.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Fett.
That kick from Fett tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Fett misses with a jab to the body
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Fett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Fett throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fett is out of range.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fett throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Fett.
Fett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fett misses with a hook to the body
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fett has time to react.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Monkey.
Monkey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Monkey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fett.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
A shot to the body from Fett misses
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fett has time to react.#ROC2#Fett is rocked!
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Fett lands with an uppercut that bounces Monkey off the cage and back into range.#CUT#That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey blocks a leg kick.
Monkey feints a counter leg kick.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Monkey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Fett throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Fett throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Fett's leg. Fett is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Fett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fett thinking.
Fett misses with a series of wild punches.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fett throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Fett throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
A big right from Fett misses. #KD2#
Monkey drops Fett with a beautiful combination! Fett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Monkey is looking for the KO!
Oh Fett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Settakian Fett has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fett.
Fett seems to have got his legs back now.
Fett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Fett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fett throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fett tries to work over Monkey's front leg with a kick but Monkey checks it.
Monkey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Fett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Fett catches Monkey right on the button with a cross.
Monkey checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Monkey.
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fett.
Fett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #KD2#
Monkey drops Fett with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fett looks back up at him and smiles so Monkey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey drops Fett with a naaaaasty hook - Fett is in real trouble here! Monkey dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
During a confident post fight interview, Demon Monkey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 232 Arundel vs Gravas
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli lands a nice looking body kick.
Monkey misses the jab.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Good exchange - Poli coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Poli moved away.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Poli down.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poli stuns Monkey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey throws a leg kick
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Poli.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Jab from Monkey.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey lands with a shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a few strikes there.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
It looked like Poli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Poli blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
Poli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Monkey throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Monkey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monkey with a hook.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Poli.
Monkey thinks about the counter body kick.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poli throws a right and a left that Monkey avoids nicely.
Monkey misses the jab.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monkey has time to react.
Poli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poli.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick. #T3#
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Poli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poli takes one on the button.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
A cross from Monkey lands.
Poli throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Poli checks a low kick from Monkey.
Poli misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Poli's body.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Good shot there by Poli.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monkey slips a jab from Poli.
Poli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
Poli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poli walks into a left hand.
Monkey throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey fails to land with a series of punches.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Poli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick lands for Poli.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Monkey misses with a shot to the body
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monkey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli misses the jab.
It seemed like Monkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monkey throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.
Monkey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a good, hard body kick but Monkey shrugs it off. #T1#
Poli misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monkey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poli avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Poli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Monkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poli.
Poli avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli scores with a jab. Monkey acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monkey misses with a hook.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Poli counters with a one-two to the body.
Monkey lands with a hook. Poli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the body
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monkey slips under a jab from Poli.
Poli staying out of range there.#T3#
Poli thuds his right hand into Monkey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli thuds a left hand into Monkey's body.
Monkey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
A big right from Poli misses.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
Monkey tries to work over Poli's front leg with a kick but Poli checks it.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Poli counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Monkey avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target. #T4#
Poli misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey takes one to the side of the head.
Monkey lands a jab to the nose.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Poli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
A swing and a miss from Monkey.
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli slips under a jab.
Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A left lands for Poli.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monkey.
Monkey slips a jab and a cross from Poli.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Poli feints and then cracks Monkey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monkey down.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a three punch combo that has Monkey backing up. Monkey nods at Poli to acknowledge the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Poli blocks the low kick.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Poli connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Monkey.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli strikes.#T1#
Monkey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Monkey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poli moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli misses the jab.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.#T2#
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli jabs at Monkey's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poli.
Poli thuds his right hand into Monkey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Good exchange - Monkey coming out on top.#T3#
A big right from Poli misses.
Monkey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poli blocks a jab.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Poli blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Monkey cracks Poli with a good jab.
Monkey sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Poli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Poli lands a body shot.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monkey swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Poli misses.
Monkey scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
Monkey misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli blocks a leg kick.
Poli jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poli dodges the punch combination from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Monkey defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Monkey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monkey defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poli feints a jab promting Monkey to slip. Poli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Monkey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Monkey throws a head kick that half lands.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey misses with the combination.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli scores with a body shot. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Monkey misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poli slips a jab from Monkey.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Poli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli cracks Monkey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Poli.
Poli lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Poli swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Poli connects with a body shot.#T3#
Monkey thows a body kick. Poli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Monkey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monkey scrambles back to his feet.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poli.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Poli.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
Monkey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poli swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey catches Poli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli throws a head kick that Monkey semi-blocks.
Monkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monkey has time to react.
Poli swinging wildly here.
Monkey flicks out a counter leg kick but Poli steps away.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Monkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Monkey throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Poli lands with a right hand.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monkey momentarily.
Monkey throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Poli checks a low kick from Monkey.
As Monkey looks to move away, Poli throws a big counter combo but Monkey just gets out of the way.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Poli misses.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Jab by Poli.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Poli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monkey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli lands a nice looking body kick.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monkey. Monkey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Poli.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey misses the jab.#T3#
Monkey cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
Poli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monkey circles away quickly and effectively.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Monkey.
Monkey sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Poli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Poli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poli in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
Monkey defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
Monkey throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Poli checks a low kick from Monkey.
Poli cracks Monkey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Poli misses.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Roli Poli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 224 Monkey vs Gravas
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravas s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gravas throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Monkey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Gravas shakes it off.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Gravas throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gravas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravas lands a front kick.
Gravas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gravas lands a glancing blow to the side of Monkey's head.#CUT2#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravas . Gravas obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gravas lands with a nice body kick.
A big left from Gravas misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gravas , as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Gravas .#T1#
Gravas looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gravas - that will leave a mark!
Gravas throws a lazy head kick
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravas misses with a jab to the body
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monkey slips a straight right by Gravas .
Gravas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Gravas .
Gravas misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monkey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gravas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monkey in his tracks.
Gravas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravas lands a jab to Monkey's midsection.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Gravas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gravas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gravas connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Demon Monkey's cut is getting worse.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Gravas .
Good exchange - Gravas coming out on top.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gravas throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gravas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monkey's hands.
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gravas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gravas dodges the punch combination from Monkey.
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick and Gravas moves out of range easily. #T3#
The fighters circling - Gravas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gravas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gravas takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravas .
Gravas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gravas throws a nice looking combination but Monkey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gravas throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gravas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Gravas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Gravas misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with an outside leg kick.
Gravas works over Monkey's head and body with a nice combination.
Monkey scores with a push kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravas misses with a few strikes there.
Gravas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Gravas scores with a jab.
Gravas throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gravas at a distance.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Gravas checks it
and Gravas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gravas throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Gravas throws a right hand that Monkey ducks under and follows up with a left that Monkey also avoids with ease.
Gravas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey works Gravas 's body with a nice hook.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Latka Gravas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gravas misses with a straight right.
Gravas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gravas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gravas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Gravas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gravas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Monkey slips a straight right by Gravas .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gravas swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gravas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Monkey ducks right into an uppercut from Gravas . #T1#
Gravas throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
Gravas connects with a looping right hand.
Monkey lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Gravas .
Gravas throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravas lands a jab to Monkey's midsection.
Latka Gravas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravas misses with a hook.
Gravas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravas throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Gravas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Gravas .
Monkey walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravas loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.#T2#
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Monkey as he checks the leg kick.
Gravas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey thinks about countering with a body kick.
Monkey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravas stalks Monkey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monkey's face. Monkey staggers backwards, shaken.
Monkey moves out of range as Gravas strikes.
Monkey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey feints and then cracks Gravas 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gravas down.
Gravas throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gravas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gravas with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Gravas throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Gravas misses with a head kick.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gravas throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gravas misses with the body kick
and Monkey counters with a body kick.
Monkey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Gravas .
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Gravas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy body kick from Gravas
and Monkey counters with a low kick, right behind Gravas 's knee.
Monkey avoids a kick to the body.
Gravas thuds his right hand into Monkey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Gravas shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gravas doesn't seem phased though.
Monkey lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravas scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one.
Gravas throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
Gravas looks to throw a body kick
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Gravas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey counters with a good low kick that Gravas was not able to check.
Gravas is breathing heavily.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gravas cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Latka Gravas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
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.#R3#
Monkey throws a hook but Gravas avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Monkey might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gravas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gravas throws a solid leg kick but Monkey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gravas .
Gravas 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gravas throws a body shot but no joy.
Gravas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monkey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gravas tries to land a front kick but Monkey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gravas misses with a kick to the body
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas with a nice calf kick.
A leg kick checked by Gravas .
A little jabbing left from Gravas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gravas scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Gravas throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monkey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gravas throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gravas throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Gravas misses the jab.
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gravas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good work by Monkey as he checks the leg kick.
Gravas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Monkey lands a nice looking body shot.
Gravas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Monkey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Gravas misses with a straight right.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Gravas misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravas misses the target.
Gravas throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Gravas .
Gravas looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey throws a quick counter head kick but Gravas was just out of range.
Gravas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Gravas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gravas avoids it.
Gravas misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Monkey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gravas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gravas throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravas swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gravas 's knee momentarily.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravas walks into a left hand.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gravas . That did some damage!
Gravas blocks a head kick by Monkey.
A lazy body kick from Gravas
and Monkey counters with a body kick that stops Gravas in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Gravas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gravas misses with a left hand
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Gravas wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gravas checks a leg kick.
Gravas lands a really nice looking cross but Monkey seems unphased.
Gravas misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
Gravas misses with a left hand
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Gravas misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Latka Gravas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monkey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gravas throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravas misses with a hook
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravas misses with a looping left.
Monkey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gravas is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Monkey misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas looks to throw a body kick
and Gravas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gravas misses with the combination.
Gravas throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey. #T1#
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gravas throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Monkey blocks the leg kick.
Monkey thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gravas connects with a single shot there.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravas wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Gravas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Gravas is out of range.
Monkey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Gravas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A jab lands there for Gravas .
Gravas catches Monkey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gravas misses with a kick to the body.
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravas thows a leg kick but Monkey checks it
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monkey moves out of range as Gravas strikes.
Monkey tried to counter with a leg kick but Gravas avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas . Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravas misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
Gravas tries to bum rush Monkey with a series of wild strikes but Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monkey takes one on the button.
Gravas moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Gravas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monkey.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravas .
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Gravas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Gravas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gravas .
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey throws a quick counter head kick but Gravas was just out of range.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Gravas 's shoulder, as Gravas tries to avoid the shot.
Gravas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monkey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gravas throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Monkey was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gravas throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Gravas throws a solid leg kick but Monkey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gravas .
Monkey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gravas takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Gravas misses
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Monkey moves away from the strike by Gravas .
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .
Gravas scores with a jab to the head.
Gravas with a nice calf kick.
Good leg kick by Gravas .
Gravas tries to land a body kick
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Gravas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravas thows a leg kick but Monkey checks it
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas misses the shot to the body.
Gravas lands with a good body shot.
Gravas misses with a hook.
Gravas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravas misses the body punch
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Gravas .
Gravas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gravas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Monkey counters with a body kick that stops Gravas in his tracks momentarily.
Gravas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gravas moves out of range of the leg kick from Monkey.
Gravas misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gravas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gravas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gravas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
It looked like Monkey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gravas .
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Latka Gravas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gravas misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Monkey.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Gravas sees coming a mile off.
Gravas looks to land a body kick but Monkey moved away.
Gravas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Gravas tries a quick counter leg kick but Monkey is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Gravas .
Gravas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monkey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gravas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monkey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gravas to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Monkey slips under a jab from Gravas .
Monkey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good exchange - Gravas coming out on top.
Gravas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
Monkey throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gravas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gravas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gravas misses with an uppercut
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravas misses the target.
Monkey tried to counter with a leg kick but Gravas avoided it.
Monkey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gravas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Gravas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gravas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gravas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monkey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gravas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crunch! Gravas slams his shin into Monkey's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravas checks a low kick from Monkey.
Gravas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravas cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gravas catches Monkey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Gravas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gravas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monkey counters with a left and a right that stings Gravas .

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Latka Gravas .
Well Gravas 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Latka Gravas !
An out of breath Latka Gravas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 218 Graves vs Monkey
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Monkey looks to land a combination. Graves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Graves blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Donk. Monkey catches Graves right on the button with a cross.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Monkey lands a big head kick that sends Graves tumbling to the mat! Monkey takes a step backwards and waves Graves back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monkey, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
Monkey pushes Graves against the cage. Monkey is working some dirty boxing. Monkey pushes off with a quick right hook! Graves goes down! Graves tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Monkey moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Demon Monkey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 212 Arendse vs Urani
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve lands a head shot.
Monkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Monkey with a nice cross.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Steve lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monkey backs up against the cage.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
Monkey throws a quick counter kick to the body but Steve avoids it.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey sets himself, and Steve steps forward looking for the clinch! Monkey avoids it this time.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Steve jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Monkey.
Steve looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Steve's legs.
Monkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monkey at a distance.
Steve avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands a jab to Monkey's midsection.
Monkey misses with a head kick.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Monkey pushes him away.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Steve connects with a body shot.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Monkey misses its target.
Steve tries to clinch but Monkey moves out of range. #CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Monkey.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
Monkey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monkey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
That kick from Steve tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steve attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Monkey.#CUT#That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Steve scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkey avoids a wild elbow strike from Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Steve tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
A jab from Monkey misses.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monkey rather than just go for the knockout.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Steve tries to clinch up but Monkey circles away and keeps his distance.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Steve tries to clinch but Monkey moves out of range.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Monkey sizes up Steve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey cracks Steve with a good jab.
Steve slips under a jab from Monkey.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#The cut above Chris Steve's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Monkey blocks the body kick.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Monkey's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steve feints and then cracks Monkey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monkey down.
Monkey throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Steve.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monkey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey scores with a head kick. Steve tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steve thuds his right hand into Monkey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monkey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Steve moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steve.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steve throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monkey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Monkey jabs at Steve's body.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monkey scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steve in his tracks. #CUT#Chris Steve's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
Monkey cracks Steve with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steve looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Monkey finish him? #ROC#Steve is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Steve's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Chris Steve was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh my penis !!!! '.

Event: PFC 205 Bennett vs Parade
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a left right combination that sends Silva crashing to the mat - Monkey wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Silva out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
A victorious Demon Monkey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 199 Verygood vs Aiken
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Wright misses.
Monkey jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Wright thuds his right hand into Monkey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Some bone on bone action there as Wright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monkey cracks Wright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monkey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Wright motions for Monkey to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Monkey down.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monkey keeps Wright at a distance using the push kick.
Wright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Monkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Monkey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monkey scrambles back to his feet.
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monkey if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been told by Monkey's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Monkey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monkey misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Monkey blocks the body kick.
Wright slips a jab from Monkey.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Wright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Monkey.
Wright misses with a straight left. #T2#
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Monkey.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Wright fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wright takes one on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Monkey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monkey slips a jab from Wright.
Wright throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
A cross from Monkey lands.
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Monkey with a nice cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Wright blocks the leg kick.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Monkey misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wright with a nice calf kick.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a thumping low kick.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wright motions for Monkey to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Wright.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wright appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wright tries a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monkey throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Monkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monkey misses the jab.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Monkey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Wright feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Monkey sprawling to the canvas! Monkey rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wright finish him?! #ROC2#Monkey is rocked!#CUT2#Demon Monkey's cut is getting worse.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Monkey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Wright counters with a body kick.
Monkey seems to have got his legs back now.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey is breathing heavily.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Wright looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wright throws out a leg kick but Monkey moves out of range and Wright only half commits.
Wright is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monkey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey lands a jab to the head.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey lands a head shot.
A big right from Wright misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monkey blocks the body kick.
Monkey throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Monkey checks a low kick from Wright.
Monkey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Monkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ira Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Monkey misses the jab.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ira Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wright's head.
Monkey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wright takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Wright.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey thuds his shin into the meat of Wright's side.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wright throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Wright throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monkey checks it well.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey scores with a body shot.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick lands for Monkey.
Wright staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wright has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wright and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Monkey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Wright avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Monkey blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
Monkey throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Wright blocks the leg kick.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Wright, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Monkey blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Monkey's head back.
Monkey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright fakes the leg kick and cracks Monkey in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wright swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Wright.
Wright throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Wright's body.#T4#
Monkey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Demon Monkey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monkey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWright.
Monkey swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
A jab lands there for Monkey.
A left lands for Monkey.
Monkey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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 Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wright checks a low kick from Monkey.
Monkey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wright lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wright lunges at Monkey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monkey's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey tries a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright lands a jab.
Monkey pushes Wright away with a front kick.#T1#
Monkey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monkey jabs at Wright's body.
Wright slips a jab from Monkey.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses.
Monkey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Wright slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey thumps Wright with a low kick.
Nice shot by Monkey.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey connects with a body shot.
Monkey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monkey connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Wright down.
Wright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey 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 shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey throws a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Wright misses.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Monkey is wise to it.#T3#
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Jeez, Demon Monkey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wright swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wright. Monkey shrugs it off though.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright feints a counter leg kick.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot by Monkey.
Wright tries to land a leg kick but Monkey saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Wright's defenses.
A nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Monkey, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Wright wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey misses with a head kick.
Monkey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wright walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monkey is out of range and Wright settles back down.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monkey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 193 Aiken vs Dong
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey misses the jab.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Li counter with a right hand.
Monkey sizes up Li with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Li has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Monkey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
It looked like Li wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Li swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monkey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Li takes a step back to recover.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Li's head back.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Li misses the target.
Monkey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.#T1#
Monkey connects with a jab.
Monkey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monkey misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Li was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Li takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Li is looking to counter with a body kick.
Monkey thumps Li with a low kick.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLi.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Li misses its target.
Monkey tries a low kick but Li avoids it.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Li walks into a left hand.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Monkey scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey thows a body kick. Li tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Monkey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped Li's head back.
Monkey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Li under the eye.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey connects with a body shot.
Li's corner calls for a 1-2. Li obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Li thuds a left hand into Monkey's body.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Li checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Li on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A cross from Monkey lands.
Monkey lands with a nice body kick.
Monkey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Li had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monkey stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Li on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Li feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey wants to land a leg kick but Li is out of range.
It looked like Li wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Li momentarily.
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.#T4#
A jab from Monkey does it's job there.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Li steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Li looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Monkey.
Li is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Li misses with a looping left.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Li takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Li is looking to counter punch.
Monkey lands a slapping body shot.
Li misses the jab.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Li might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li is looking to counter punch.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Monkey.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monkey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Li misses with a looping left.
Monkey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.#T1#
Monkey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Monkey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Li misses with a straight right.
Li tries to move into range but Monkey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monkey lands a jab.
Monkey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Li's head.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Li takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
A head kick misses from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.#T2#
Li throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey cracks Li with a good jab.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Monkey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Crunch! Monkey slams his shin into Li's torso.
Monkey connects with the punch.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Li appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Li on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Li on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Li makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
A head kick from Monkey lands but Li takes it in his stride.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Li is looking to counter punch.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Li throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Li.
Monkey throws a push kick but Li slaps the foot to one side.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Li to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey connects with a jab.#T4#
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Li is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey connects with a body shot.
Li moves out of range of the body kick.
Li throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey feints and then cracks Li's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li down.
Monkey motions for Li to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li is looking to counter punch.
Li cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey takes one to the side of the head.
Li gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.
Li is looking to land body kicks.
Li will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Li.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Li takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Li at a distance.
Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Li is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crunch! Monkey slams his shin into Li's torso.
Monkey scores with a decent looking hook.
Li on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Monkey with the inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Li defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Li counters with a body kick that stops Monkey in his tracks momentarily.
Monkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Li counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Li was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Li counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monkey's knee momentarily.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Li checks it
letting Li counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey delivers a nice body kick.
Monkey fails to land with a series of punches.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Li appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Li avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Monkey lands a nice looking body kick.
Monkey scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Monkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Li slips a straight right by Monkey.
Li's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Li scrambles back to his feet.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Monkey 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.
Yonglong Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey misses with a hook
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Li tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey works Li's body with a nice hook.
Monkey slips a straight right by Li.
Monkey cracks Li with a good jab.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Li gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey misses with a hook.
Li throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monkey lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monkey 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 185 Bathory vs Hijikata
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Wood takes one to the chin there.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wood's sensitive parts.
Monkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wood backs up against the cage.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Wood jumps back.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Wood checks it
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Wood counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Wood takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monkey with a hook.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Wood saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wood momentarily.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Wood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey thuds his right hand into Wood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monkey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monkey throws a head kick that Wood semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey misses with a body shot
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Wood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey backing away here, and Wood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Demon Monkey's cut is getting worse.
Wood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood flicks out a counter leg kick but Monkey steps away.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey misses with a body shot
and Wood scores with a counter punch that sends Monkey to the canvas! Wood smells blood - he's punishing Monkey with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Monkey has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Wood!
A relieved looking Willie Wood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 178 Ispa vs Semenko
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Humbert lands a body shot.
Humbert swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Humbert lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Humbert cracks Monkey with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.
Humbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Humbert. Humbert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monkey dips to his left and cracks Humbert with an uppercut!
Humbert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Humbert moves forwards but Monkey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monkey lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey lands a nice looking body kick.
Humbert takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Humbert shrugs it off though.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monkey slips a straight right by Humbert.
Humbert slips a jab and a cross from Monkey.
It looked like Humbert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monkey.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Monkey throws a right hand that Humbert ducks under and follows up with a left that Humbert also avoids with ease.
Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Humbert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Humbert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Humbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
Humbert is looking to wear down Monkey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Humbert throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
A slow jab from Humbert misses its intended target.
Monkey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Humbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
Humbert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monkey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Humbert. Beautiful body shot.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
Humbert with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey lands a nice hook to Humbert's body. Humbert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Humbert misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Humbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Humbert takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Monkey.#T2#
Humbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monkey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey lunges at Humbert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Humbert's hand.
Monkey lands a jab.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey slips under a jab from Humbert.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Humbert throws a right and a left that Monkey avoids nicely.
Monkey cracks Humbert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Humbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Humbert misses.
Humbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Humbert had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Monkey lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Humbert misses its intended target.
Humbert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Humbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Humbert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Humbert.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey cracks Humbert with a good jab.
Humbert misses with a double jab.
Humbert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monkey lands a slapping body shot.
Monkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humbert.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Humbert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Humbert looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey scores with a nice body kick.
Monkey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humbert connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Humbert's calf.
Humbert with a hook.#T4#
Monkey thows a body kick. Humbert tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Humbert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monkey scores with the left hand. Humbert knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Humbert.
Monkey lands with a straight right. Humbert didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Monkey.
Humbert walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Humbert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Humbert jumps back.
Humbert throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Humbert tries to bum rush Monkey with a series of wild strikes but Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Humbert looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Humbert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Humbert there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monkey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Humbert's head.
A jab from Humbert misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Humbert will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Humbert blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Humbert lands a really nice looking cross but Monkey seems unphased.
Humbert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monkey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Humbert.
A left lands for Monkey.
Humbert misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Humbert with a body shot.
Humbert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Humbert misses the shot to the body.
Monkey moves out of range as Humbert strikes.
Monkey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monkey lands a jab to the head.
Humbert misses with a body shot.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Humbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humbert throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monkey tests Humbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Humbert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monkey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Humbert's hands.
Humbert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monkey finds it's way round the side to connect with Humbert's head.
Humbert misses with a straight right.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Humbert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Humbert misses its target.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Monkey wants to slow Humbert down by chopping away at his legs.
Monkey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Humbert will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Monkey.
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
Humbert swinging wildly here.
Monkey connects with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Humbert might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Humbert blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Humbert throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Humbert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Monkey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Humbert moves out of range of the body kick.
Monkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Humbert throws a series of punches but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Humbert moves away.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Humbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Humbert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humbert misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Humbert needs to keep his hands up - Monkey had a free shot at his head there.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Humbert down.
Humbert misses with a straight left.
Monkey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Humbert misses with a straight left.
Humbert looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Humbert.
Monkey scores with a push kick.
Humbert throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Humbert.
Humbert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humbert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monkey at a distance.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat.
Humbert misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monkey tests Humbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Humbert takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Humbert is looking to counter punch.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Humbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Humbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Humbert takes one to the chin there.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Humbert throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Humbert. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Humbert.
Monkey lunges at Humbert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Humbert's hand.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humbert.
Humbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Humbert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
Humbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Humbert.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Monkey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monkey cracks Humbert with an open hand slap.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Monkey wants to land a leg kick but Humbert is out of range.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Humbert throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Monkey throws the left hand but Humbert avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Humbert misses the target.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Humbert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Humbert.
Monkey feints a counter leg kick.
Monkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Humbert.
Monkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Humbert slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Humbert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Humbert. Humbert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Humbert throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Humbert lands with a cross.
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Humbert looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Humbert's head back.
A cross from Monkey lands.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey cracks a nice hook into Humbert's ribs.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Humbert moved away.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Humbert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Humbert has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monkey throws a body punch but Humbert moves out of range.
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey dips to his left and cracks Humbert with an uppercut!
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey scores with a jab.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Humbert scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
Humbert throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Humbert.
Monkey scores with a sloppy right hand. Humbert should have avoided that one.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Humbert. That did some damage!
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey slips a straight right by Humbert.
Humbert fails to land with a series of punches.
Humbert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey connects with a high kick.
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!
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Humbert.
Humbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A solid body kick from Monkey.
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monkey with a hook.
Monkey slips a jab from Humbert.
A left lands for Humbert.
Humbert slips a jab and a cross from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a sloppy right hand. Humbert should have avoided that one.
Monkey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Humbert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Humbert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Humbert throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Humbert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Humbert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monkey 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
After winning the bout, Demon Monkey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Humbert Humbert had this to say: 'im to old! Sry Fans i got no hunger anymore '.

Event: PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Strauss misses the target.
We've been informed that Strauss has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Strauss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.#CL2#
Strauss forces Monkey back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Monkey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey lands an uppercut.#BC#
Monkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Monkey's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strauss misses with a body punch
and Monkey counters with an outside leg kick.
Strauss lands a nice looking body shot.
Strauss blocks a low kick nicely.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strauss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Strauss looks to clinch
and Monkey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strauss throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Monkey connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strauss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Strauss tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action. #T3#
Monkey prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey wants to stall.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Strauss lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards. #T4#
Monkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strauss.
Monkey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage. #BC#
Monkey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strauss is out of range.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Strauss's legs.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Strauss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Strauss backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Monkey tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it.
Monkey lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss closes the distance but Monkey moves to the side
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Strauss looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strauss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monkey is out of range and Strauss settles back down. #T2#
Monkey swings for the body but Strauss moves out of range.
Strauss lands a jab.
Strauss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strauss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strauss misses with a shot to the body
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Strauss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Strauss takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Strauss punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
Demon Monkey's cut is getting worse.
Strauss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss cracks Monkey with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Monkey is rocked!#CL2#
Strauss darts in and clinches Monkey up against the cage.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow. #T4#
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey. #BC#
Monkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monkey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Strauss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Strauss saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strauss has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strauss and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Strauss. Beautiful body shot.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
Strauss throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Monkey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Strauss moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Strauss misses
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strauss's calf.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss tests Monkey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Strauss misses
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Strauss lands a nice shot that snaps Monkey's head back. #T2#
Strauss misses with a low kick.
Strauss checks a low kick from Monkey.
Strauss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strauss. #CUT2#
Demon Monkey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monkey lands with a cross.
Strauss checks a leg kick.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Monkey lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Strauss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
That has opened up Wilhelm Strauss's cut even more.
Monkey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strauss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Strauss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Strauss's shoulder, as Strauss tries to avoid the shot.
Strauss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid body kick from Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strauss counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Jeez, Demon Monkey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Monkey cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss clobbers Monkey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strauss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demon Monkey.
I think Monkey 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 165 Alzheimer vs Dong
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Van Veen misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey throws a hook but Van Veen blocks it.
Van Veen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Van Veen thinks about the counter body kick.
Van Veen misses with a double jab
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Veen pushes Monkey away with a front kick.
Van Veen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Veen is out of range.
Van Veen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut.
Monkey throws a hook but Van Veen blocks it.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Monkey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Van Veen.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monkey rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Veen misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Monkey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Monkey feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van Veen sprawling to the canvas! Van Veen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Monkey finish him?! #ROC#
Van Veen is rocked!#T1#
Van Veen misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Veen is still on wobbly legs! Can Monkey finish him?
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Veen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Veen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Veen throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Veen throws out the jab.
Van Veen seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Veen throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a big right hand! Oh Van Veen is in trouble here! Monkey follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
A relieved looking Demon Monkey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 157 Aiken vs Alzheimer
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Hepple blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hepple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hepple bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Hepple drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hepple tries a head kick but it misses.
Hepple lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hepple misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.
Hepple slips a straight right by Monkey.
Hepple throws a counter high kick but Monkey was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hepple digs a good body shot into Monkey's ribs.
Hepple thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Monkey.
Monkey blocks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Monkey coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hepple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hepple scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one.
Monkey scores with a push kick.#T1#
Hepple moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hepple looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hepple tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monkey is able to avoid easily.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hepple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monkey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hepple misses the shot to the body.
Monkey throws a right hand that misses
and Hepple counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hepple.
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Hepple.
Hepple's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hepple duly obliges.
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!
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Hepple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hepple's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hepple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hepple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hepple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hepple.
Monkey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Hepple.
It looked like Hepple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hepple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped Hepple's head back.
Hepple tries to clinch up but Monkey circles away and keeps his distance.
Monkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hepple looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hepple misses with a head kick.
Hepple checks a leg kick.
Hepple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monkey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hepple moves out of range of the body kick.
Monkey tries to move into range but Hepple moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses.
Hepple looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hepple misses with a low kick.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hepple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Hepple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Hepple listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hepple.
Hepple steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Monkey throws a body punch but Hepple moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Hepple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hepple turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hepple plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
Monkey thumps Hepple with a low kick.
Hepple throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A jab from Hepple misses.
Hepple blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Hepple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Monkey.
Hepple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monkey keeps Hepple at a distance using the push kick.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat.
Hepple scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Hepple throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Monkey.
Hepple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hepple misses with a wild body shot.
Hepple wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Hepple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hepple throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hepple counters with a left to the body.
Monkey misses with a hook. Hepple ducked under it nicely.
Hepple throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Monkey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hepple circles away quickly and effectively.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hepple with a jab.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hepple takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hepple.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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!
Hepple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Hepple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hepple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hepple blocks a low kick nicely.
Hepple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him. #T1#
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey checks a low kick from Hepple.
Hepple dodges the punch combination from Monkey.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hepple tried to score with a low kick but Monkey checks it.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hepple lands a right hook to the body.
Hepple moves in looking to clinch but Monkey pushes him off.
Hepple rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monkey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monkey lands a front kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monkey.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hepple uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Hepple on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Hepple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hepple throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses
and Hepple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hepple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Monkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hepple has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey feints a jab promting Hepple to slip. Monkey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hepple slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hepple looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monkey lands a jab to the nose.
Hepple walks into a jab.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Hepple tries to counter by clinching up but Monkey breaks away and moves out of range.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hepple throws a leg kick
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hepple might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Monkey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hepple on the side of the head.
Hepple lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hepple looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hepple under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hepple.
Hepple swinging wildly here.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Hepple moved out of range.
Hepple moves in looking to clinch but Monkey pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hepple on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Hepple counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Monkey dips to his left and cracks Hepple with an 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!
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Monkey walks into a jab.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Hepple appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hepple thows a leg kick but Monkey checks it
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey swats away the attempt to clinch by Hepple.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hepple throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hepple takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hepple uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hepple momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hepple.
Monkey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monkey lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Hepple takes the fight into the clinch.
Hepple tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Hepple back against the cage.
Hepple blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Hepple blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Hepple will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Monkey avoiding damage as Hepple throws knees to the body.
Hepple struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Monkey tries to work over Hepple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Monkey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hepple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey cracks Hepple with an open hand slap.
A shot to the body from Monkey misses
and Hepple counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey throws a low kick but Hepple moves out of range easily.
Hepple is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Monkey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hepple throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hepple.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick from Hepple.
A left lands for Monkey.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Hepple's body.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Hepple counters with a stiff right hand.
Hepple lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monkey backs up against the cage.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hepple looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.
Hepple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hepple checks a leg kick.
Hepple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monkey.
Monkey with a hook.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ronnie Hepple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice shot lands for Monkey.
Hepple tries to land a leg kick but Monkey saw it coming and moves away.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Hepple slips the punch.
Hepple throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Hepple misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Hepple avoids it with no problem.
Hepple goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
The cut above Demon Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Some bone on bone action there as Monkey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Hepple counters with a straight right hand.
Hepple stuns Monkey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hepple throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Hepple's leg. Hepple is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey lunges at Hepple with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hepple's hand.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Hepple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monkey lands a jab.#T3#
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Hepple lands a head shot.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Hepple moves away and avoids it.
Hepple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Hepple lands a two punch combo.
Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Hepple pushes Monkey up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hepple.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple cracks Monkey with a nice body shot.
Hepple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hepple tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Hepple back against the cage. #T4#
Hepple avoiding damage as Monkey throws knees to the body.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Hepple's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hepple tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Hepple controls the action.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
Demon Monkey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Hepple controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hepple.
A right handed body shot lands from Hepple.
Hepple with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hepple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Demon Monkey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronnie Hepple!
After the fight, Ronnie Hepple 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.

Event: PFC 153 Grabber vs Nao
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Fett slips a jab from Monkey.
Monkey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
Monkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fett tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away.
Monkey keeps Fett at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Monkey throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monkey misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monkey misses with a low kick. #T1#
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fett checks the leg kick.
Monkey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fett staying out of range there.#CL#
Fett clinches up with Monkey and pushes him back against the cage.
Monkey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Fett trying to control the position but instead, Monkey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fett into the cage.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fett lands with a short shot to the head.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Fett tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Fett stalls.
Fett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey pushes Fett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fett - that landed with a thud.
Fett stalling against the cage.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Fett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monkey tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
Fett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monkey up against the cage.
Fett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey misses with some punches. #T3#
Monkey slows down the pace here.
Fett is pushing Monkey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fett is trying to stall.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Fett avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Fett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Fett gets through Monkey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fett blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fett as the two fighters clinch.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Fett.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Monkey. #T4#
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Fett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Fett.
Fett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Fett's head.
Fett is looking to control Monkey's arms but Monkey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fett has his back to the cage.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Fett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land.
Fett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Settakian Fett will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Monkey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monkey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fett slips a jab and a cross from Monkey.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Monkey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crunch! Fett slams his shin into Monkey's torso.
Fett drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Monkey right on the button. Monkey goes down! Fett follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fett gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Settakian Fett!
Post fight, an emotional Settakian Fett said 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.

Event: PFC 148 Alzado vs Nao
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey throws a jab when Moors was well out of range.
Moors misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Moors tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Moors.
Moors attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body kick there by Moors.
Moors tries to clinch up.
Good standup being displayed there by Moors as he connects with a hook.
Moors scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moors misses with an uppercut.
Moors lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moors lands a nice shot that snaps Monkey's head back.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moors.
Monkey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Moors throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moors jabs Monkey right on the nose. Monkey blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Monkey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moors looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moors checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moors is looking to counter punch.
Monkey tests Moors's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moors misses with a hook.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moors takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Moors's defenses.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Moors's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moors, as that shot connected.
Monkey dips to his left and cracks Moors with an uppercut!
Monkey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Moors is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moors checks a leg kick.
Moors was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moors takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moors shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moors lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moors misses with a low kick.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Moors's head but Moors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moors looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moors with a nice cross.
Monkey lands a front kick.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Moors is out of range. #T2#
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moors.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moors tries to clinch up but Monkey circles away and keeps his distance.
Moors's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moors scrambles back to his feet.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey clobbers Moors with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monkey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moors on the side of the head.
Moors lands with an overhand left.
Moors misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Moors is out of range.
Monkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moors blocks a low kick nicely.
Monkey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moors.
Moors lands with an overhand left.
Monkey throws out a leg kick but Moors moves out of range and Monkey only half commits.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Moors moves out of range of the leg kick from Monkey.
Moors misses with a body kick.
Moors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Moors blocks the body kick.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Moors counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moors was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Moors.
Moors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Moors throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Moors throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moors swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey takes one to the chin there.
Monkey works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Moors misses its intended target.
Monkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moors misses with an uppercut.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moors takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Monkey catches Moors with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monkey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moors is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Moors misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey throws a head kick but Moors moves out of range.
It looked like Moors wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey throws a head kick but Moors moves out of range.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moors throws out the jab.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey lands a jab.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Moors lands a jab to the nose.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moors throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Moors moves forwards but Monkey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monkey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moors lands a really nice looking cross but Monkey seems unphased.
Monkey tries a low kick but Moors avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moors throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Moors is just out of range.
Moors takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moors lands with a shot to the body.
Moors misses with a hook.
Moors swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moors moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey misses the jab.
Moors avoids the head kick by Monkey.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monkey moves out of range as Moors strikes.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Moors is out of range.
Moors misses with a straight left.
Moors ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Monkey.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monkey lands a body shot. #T1#
Moors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moors digs a good body shot into Monkey's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Moors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Moors fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Moors takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Moors counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monkey's knee momentarily.
Moors fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.
Moors takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Moors's head but Moors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Hugh Moors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moors.
Monkey lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moors.
Moors lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey slips a straight right by Moors.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Moors takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.#T2#
Moors lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey slips a straight right by Moors.
A little jabbing left from Monkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moors moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Monkey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Moors misses.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moors.
Moors is looking to counter punch.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Moors saw that one coming.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Moors throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Moors.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moors gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Moors throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moors cracks Monkey with an open hand slap.
Donk. Monkey catches Moors right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Moors misses the jab.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moors throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moors throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Monkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moors has time to react.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moors misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey scores with a decent looking hook.
Moors lands a front kick.
Monkey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moors misses with a looping right.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Monkey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moors misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey 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.
Moors scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moors throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.#T4#
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moors avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Moors sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moors. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moors is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moors!
The fighters circling - Moors throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moors.
Monkey unleashes a big counter combination but Moors bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Monkey works the jab nicely.
Moors buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moors throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Moors has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monkey finds it's way round the side to connect with Moors's head.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Moors's knee but Moors avoids it well.
Moors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
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 Hugh Moors will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey blocks a leg kick.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Moors moves away and avoids it.
Moors chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Moors looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Monkey misses.
Moors works Monkey's body with a nice hook.
Monkey cracks Moors with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey lands an overhand right.#CL#
Moors has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moors backwards.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Moors blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moors.
Moors throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Moors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Moors.
Moors tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moors pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.#T1#
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Monkey.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moorss head.
Moors lands a left hand.
Monkey looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Moors controls his hands.
Moors lands with a right to the head.
Moors blocks an elbow strike from Monkey.
Moors scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Moors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moors can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
A body shot lands from Moors. #T2#
Monkey takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moors stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moors is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moors gets through Monkey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Moors.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moors misses with a body punch.
Moors lands a body punch.
Moors pushes Monkey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moors lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
A right hook to the body lands for Moors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moors.
Moors lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Moors scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moors lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Moors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Moors lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.#T3#
Moors throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moors pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moors tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moors blocking some punches.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
Moors presses Monkey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Moors struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Moors working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moors digs a right hand underneath Monkey's ribcage. Monkey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Moors.
Moors tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Moors lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hugh Moors has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monkey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moors or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Moors.
Moors misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Moors struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey tries a body shot but Moors blocks it.
Moors lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moors pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moors lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Moors.
Moors struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moors.
Moors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Moors prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Moors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moors lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Moors showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moors 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 142 Semenko vs Muir
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Stone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Stone checks a leg kick.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stone. Stone obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
Stone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stone scrambles back to his feet.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Stone misses its target.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monkey misses the jab.
Stone blocks a jab.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Stone misses with a hook
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
Monkey cracks Stone with a good jab.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Stone throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Stone scores with a spinning back kick!
Monkey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stone throws a leg kick but Monkey checks it.
Stone blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Stone misses with a body shot.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Stone jumps back.
Stone tried to counter with a leg kick but Monkey avoided it.
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Stone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey lands a jab.
Monkey throws a low kick but Stone avoids it.
Monkey fakes the leg kick and cracks Stone in the body.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Stone checks it
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Stone tries to land a leg kick but Monkey saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Stone walks into a jab.
Monkey motions for Stone to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Stone is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Stone sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey is looking to slow Stone down with leg kicks.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Nice body kick from Stone.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Monkey 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.
Nice cross by Monkey.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
A big left from Stone misses.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey lands a head kick. Stone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monkey.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monkey wants to slow Stone down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut there from Monkey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
Stone connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey tries to work over Stone's front leg with a kick but Stone checks it.
Stone thuds a left hand into Monkey's body.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Monkey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Stone's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
and Stone counters with a nice leg kick.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.#T1#
Stone 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 low kick from Monkey misses
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Monkey tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
Stone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Stone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Monkey scores with a nice body kick.
Monkey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stone.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.#T2#
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
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!
Monkey throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
Stone lands with a good body shot.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monkey.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stone misses with a body shot
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Monkey moved away.
Monkey tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Stone.#CUT#
That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Stone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stone moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monkey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
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!
Monkey pushes Stone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey cracks Stone with a nice body shot.
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 Jack Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Monkey lands a head shot.
Stone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.#KD#
Stone drops Monkey with a beautiful combination! Monkey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stone is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Monkey is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Monkey is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
Stone staying out of range there.
It looked like Stone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monkey.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey looks to throw a body kick
and Stone counters with a good low kick that Monkey was not able to check.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone tried to counter with a leg kick but Monkey avoided it.#T1#
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
The cut above Demon Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Monkey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stone is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monkey misses with a double jab.
Stone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Stone slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Stone misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Stone checks it
and Stone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Stone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Stone counters with a good, hard body kick but Monkey shrugs it off.
Stone looks to land a combination but Monkey avoids it well.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range.
Stone is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Stone counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Monkey wants to land a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Stone misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Monkey.
Monkey fakes the leg kick and cracks Stone in the body.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stone lands a nice looking body shot.
Stone moves out of range of the leg kick from Monkey.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Stone checks it
and Stone counters with a body kick.
Stone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.#T4#
Monkey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
Stone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monkey just manages to avoid it.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monkey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monkey tries to land a body kick
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
Demon Monkey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone works over Monkey's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Stone clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey catches Stone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick from Monkey lands but Stone takes it in his stride.
Stone throws a right and a left that Monkey avoids nicely.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Stone.
It seemed like Monkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monkey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monkey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Monkey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monkey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monkey jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
A big left from Monkey misses.
Stone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey lands with a nice body kick.
Stone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.
A swing and a miss from Monkey.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Monkey lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Demon Monkey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Stone!
After winning the bout, Jack Stone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFC Mcpherson vs Chaelsson
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maneno is able to avoid easily.
Monkey scores with a jab.
Maneno throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monkey on the side of the head.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Monkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey feints a counter leg kick.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
Donk. Monkey catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Maneno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monkey throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Monkey.
Monkey misses the jab.
Maneno is looking to wear down Monkey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Maneno off the cage and back into range.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maneno checks a low kick from Monkey.
Maneno throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Monkey lands a big uppercut and Maneno crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maneno looks OK. Monkey waves Maneno back to his feet!#ROC2#
Maneno is rocked!
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Oh Maneno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey drops Maneno with a straight right hand, right on the button! Monkey follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Camara vs Ladd
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Schultz is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Monkey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz checks a low kick from Monkey.
Schultz missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schultz staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schultz or perhaps it was just good defense by Monkey, which made it look bad.
Schultz avoids a kick to the body.
Schultz moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Monkey scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey lands a jab to the nose.
Schultz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.
Schultz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schultz 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.
A nice combination there by Schultz. #CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schultz.#T1#
Monkey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Schultz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monkey pushes Schultz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monkey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkey taking a breather.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Monkey lands a shot to the body.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schultz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schultz tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey pushes Schultz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Monkey taking a breather.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monkey digs a right hand into Schultz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schultz's gas tank.
Schultz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monkey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Monkey digs a right hand into Schultz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schultz's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
A short left from Monkey.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz lands a knee to the body.
Schultz gets through Monkey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC#
Monkey manages to break the clinch.
Schultz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schultz tries to clinch up.
Schultz connects with a body shot that sends Monkey's belly button to the back.
Monkey avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Monkey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schultz tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it.
Schultz throws a series of strikes that have Monkey backpedaling.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Monkey avoids them all with ease.
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schultz moves away.
Monkey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Schultz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schultz misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey. #T4#
Schultz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Schultz.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Schultz ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey wants to land a leg kick but Schultz is out of range.
Schultz slips under a jab.
Monkey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Schultz.
Schultz misses with a wild combination.
Schultz misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a right hand to the body.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schultz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schultz has a takedown stuffed.
Schultz doesn't manage to clinch there - Monkey circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dutch Schultz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Schultz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schultz misses with a head kick.
Schultz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schultz throws a right hand that Monkey ducks under and follows up with a left that Monkey also avoids with ease.
Dutch Schultz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Schultz saw it coming and moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Schultz misses.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Schultz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schultz tries a quick counter leg kick but Monkey is wise to it.
Monkey throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Schultz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab by Schultz.#KD#
Monkey lands a big right hand that sends Schultz crashing to the mat! Monkey stays standing though and waves Schultz back to his feet!#ROC#
Schultz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey throws an uppercut from hell that sends Schultz clean off his feet! He's out cold! Monkey stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Monkey!
A relieved looking Demon Monkey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EFC Dyon vs Maeda
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a body kick.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Monkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Orion.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Monkey.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Orion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orion throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Orion throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
And Monkey responds with a good body kick, but Orion manages to step out the way in time.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Monkey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Monkey throws a powerful right kick. Orion tried to block low but the kick was high! Orion was taken right off of his feet! Monkey jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EFC Ramses vs Lopez
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Corwin Valentine has been cut.
Monkey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Valentine.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valentine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Valentine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corwin Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey slips under a jab from Valentine.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monkey cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine jabs Monkey right on the nose. Monkey blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valentine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Monkey.
Valentine is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Valentine manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
Valentine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monkey's face.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Monkey cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Monkey presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkey lands with a short shot to the head.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monkey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valentine missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Monkey lands a body shot.
Monkey misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Monkey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Monkey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Monkey.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine looking to throw knees to the head but Monkey is blocking nicely.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but Monkey blocks with his arms.
Valentine missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Monkey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Monkey lands with a short shot to the head.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Valentine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valentine misses with a knee strike.
Valentine tries to land knees in the clinch but Monkey avoids the damage to the body.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monkey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monkey blocks it with crossed arms.
Monkey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monkey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Valentine obliges.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monkey.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Monkey.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Valentine looks winded!
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monkey blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monkey misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Monkey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valentine missing with knees to the body.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Monkey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Monkey blocks it.
Valentine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Monkey.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monkey works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Monkey cracks Valentine on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Valentine falls backwards against the cage. Monkey follows up with more strikes that drop Valentine to his knees. Monkey keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Valentine! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Corwin Valentine stepped up to the mic, saying 'My career is not over, I will train harder and come back. Thank you to all my fans for your support!'.

Event: EFC Chaelsson vs Fontaine
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Monkey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mouwanga is looking to counter punch.
Monkey lands a big head kick that sends Mouwanga to the canvas! Monkey follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
Our winner, Demon Monkey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Daniel Mouwanga stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Trudeau
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Hooper lands a jab.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper jabs at Monkey's body.
Monkey needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Hooper moved away.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Hooper moves away and avoids it.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hooper.
Monkey misses with a wild combination.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hooper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monkey - the referee stops the clock and Hooper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monkey. Hooper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hooper takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hooper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monkey defends it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hooper.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Hooper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monkey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monkey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey thuds his right hand into Hooper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Hooper feints a jab promting Monkey to slip. Hooper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Monkey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Monkey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey throws a push kick but Hooper slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Hooper with a jab.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Hooper lands a nice hook to Monkey's body. Monkey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Hooper.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey dodges the punch combination from Hooper.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Hooper scores with a jab. Monkey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooper throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Monkey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper swinging wildly here.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Monkey misses with a leg kick.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Hooper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hooper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooper avoids a kick to the body.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Monkey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Hooper staying out of range there.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Hooper moved away.
Hooper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hooper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monkey's head.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Monkey enables Hooper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Monkey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Monkey is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper throwing strikes but missing.
Hooper throwing strikes from guard but Monkey blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hooper scores with a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooper throws an elbow that misses. Monkey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hooper's guard. Nice move by Monkey!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper pulls Monkey in close to prevent any damage.
Monkey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Hooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hooper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monkey's guard. #REVB#
Monkey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Monkey trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Hooper.#T2#
Hooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monkey forces his way into half guard.
Hooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooper.
Hooper is controlling Monkey's posture.
Monkey preventing the sweep.
Hooper has Monkey pulled in close to control his posture.
Hooper looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Monkey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Hooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hooper.
Hooper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hooper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Monkey's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hooper pulls Monkey in close to his closed guard and prevents Monkey from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hooper.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monkey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hooper lands a slapping body shot.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hooper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Hooper lands a right hook to the body.
Hooper throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hooper, as that shot connected.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hooper lands a nice hook to Monkey's body. Monkey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hooper. Hooper obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hooper.
Hooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut lands for Hooper. That snapped Monkey's head back.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hooper misses.
Monkey throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hooper avoids it.
A jab from Hooper finds it's way through Monkey's defenses.
Hooper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Hooper tests Monkey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey tests Hooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Hooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hooper lands an overhand right.
Hooper moves out of range of the leg kick from Monkey.
Good shot there by Hooper.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hooper cracks Monkey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Monkey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Hooper tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hooper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Hooper misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monkey.
Hooper defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Hooper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monkey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hooper moves forwards but Monkey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Hooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!
Monkey throws a push kick but Hooper slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Hooper cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Hooper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Hooper blocks the low kick.
Hooper moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Monkey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Hooper lands with a good body shot.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Monkey throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey throws a low kick but Hooper moves out of range easily.
Monkey walks into a jab.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Hooper shoots in and drives through. Monkey sprawls well.
Hooper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Monkey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Troy Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Hooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hooper slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hooper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooper.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Hooper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Hooper saw that one coming.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Hooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hooper blocks a leg kick.
Hooper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Hooper throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooper 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
A less than humble Troy Hooper misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EFC Ruenroeng vs Built 2
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Hepple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Hepple's leg. Hepple is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hepple chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hepple.
Hepple pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hepple.
Hepple throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Hepple rushes Monkey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Hepple controls the action. #T1#
Hepple misses with the head strike.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Monkey tries to work over Hepple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Hepple presses Monkey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Monkey.
I was talking to Monkey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple lands with a light punch inside.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey tries to work over Hepple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hepple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Hepple controls the action.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey stalling in the clinch but Hepple improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hepple.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Hepple.
Hepple lands a nice shot to the body.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hepple.#T2#
Hepple lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hepple lands an uppercut.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hepple lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Hepple can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Hepple lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hepple lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hepple lands a right hand.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple. #T3#
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Hepple.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hepple controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Hepple scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
A short right from Hepple on the inside.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Hepple controls the action.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Monkey works on Hepple's body with a couple of short punches.
Monkey lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Hepple lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hepple blocking some punches. #T4#
Hepple misses with a punch to the body.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monkey prevents a body shot from Hepple.
Monkey trying to stall but Hepple improves his position.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey pushes Hepple back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monkey digs a right hand underneath Hepple's ribcage. Hepple let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Monkey.
Monkey is looking to control Hepple's arms but Hepple gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monkey has his back to the cage.
Hepple lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey lands a body punch.
Hepple looks winded!
Monkey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Monkey breaks the clinch.
Hepple misses with a low kick.
Monkey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Hepple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
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#
Hepple attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hepple throws a series of punches but Monkey avoids them all with ease.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monkey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hepple to score with a decent uppercut.
Hepple connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monkey's hands.#CL2#
Hepple closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hepple.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hepple lands with a left to the head.
Monkey lands a body shot.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Hepple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hepple's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land. #BC#
Monkey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monkey swats away the attempt to clinch by Hepple.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hepple throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Hepple loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hepple scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##CL2#
Hepple takes the fight into the clinch.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Hepple avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hepples head.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hepple lands with a left 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 shot in the inside from Hepple.
Hepple lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monkey.
Hepple misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Hepple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Monkey.
Hepple blocking some punches.
Hepple blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Hepple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Hepple. #T3#
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Hepple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Hepple softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hepple tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Hepple.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Hepple lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
Hepple lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Monkey breaks from the clinch.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hepple throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Hepple throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hepple throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hepple throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Monkey counters with a quick kick to the body but Hepple blocks it.
Hepple shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monkey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hepple looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Hepple throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Hepple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hepple connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hepple thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hepple misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Hepple closes the distance and pushes Monkey back into the cage.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Hepple avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
Monkey working aggressively here. #T1#
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Hepple.
Monkey lands a right hand.
Monkey is trying to maintain a safe position but Hepple gets an underhook and turns Monkey into the cage.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Hepple.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Hepple lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Monkey breaks from the clinch.
Hepple finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hepple lands a head kick. Monkey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hepple lands with a straight right. Monkey didn't see that one coming.
Hepple thumps Monkey with a low kick.#T2#
Hepple throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Hepple does it's job there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat.
Monkey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hepple throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple checks the leg kick.
Hepple was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hepple scores with a punch to the head.
Hepple misses with a wild body shot.
Hepple tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hepple counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hepple.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.
Hepple swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
Hepple fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hepple moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hepple turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hepple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monkey tried to counter with a leg kick but Hepple avoided it.#T4#
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hepple throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Hepple lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hepple throws the kick towards the body but Monkey avoids it.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Hepple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hepple looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monkey takes one to the chin there.
Hepple misses with a body kick.
As Hepple backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hepple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hepple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hepple moves out of range of the leg kick from Monkey.
A jab from Hepple misses.
Monkey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Hepple really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hepple turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hepple.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.#CL2#
Hepple gets a clinch.
Hepple tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
Hepple lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Hepple tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hepple misses with a body punch. #T1#
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Hepple controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Hepple.
Hepple tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple misses with a punch to the body.
Hepple prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Hepple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hepple as Monkey tries to tie him up.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hepple tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey tries a body shot but Hepple blocks it.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hepple. #T2#
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Hepple.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hepple scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Monkey.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey lands with a short shot to the head.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Hepple lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hepple takes a shot to the head.
Hepple tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Hepple back against the cage.
Hepple misses with a body punch.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monkey trying to control the position but instead, Hepple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monkey into the cage.
Hepple works on Monkey's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Hepple lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monkey.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Monkey tries to stall but Hepple uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Monkey.
Hepple lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hepple tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hepple misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Monkey lands with a short shot to the head.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hepple.
Hepple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Hepple controls the action.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
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!
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Hepple blocking some punches.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Hepple dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Hepple scores with a jab.
Monkey throws a body punch but Hepple moves out of range.
Monkey slips under a jab from Hepple.
As Hepple looks to move away, Monkey throws a big counter combo but Hepple just gets out of the way.
Hepple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hepple throws a series of punches but Monkey moves out of range.
Hepple slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hepple ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hepple scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hepple is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hepple throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hepple lands a jab.
Hepple connects with a crisp jab.
Hepple lands a nice looking body shot.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hepple.
Hepple misses with an uppercut.
Monkey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Hepple misses the target.
Monkey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hepple scores with a nice body kick.
Hepple is looking to slow Monkey down with leg kicks.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hepple scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hepple misses with an uppercut.
Hepple connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Hepple.
Monkey slips a straight right by Hepple.
Monkey jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hepple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Monkey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hepple.
Hepple throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Hepple punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch.
Hepple misses with a leg kick
and Monkey counters with a good low kick that Hepple was not able to check.
Hepple defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Hepple throws a good cross that connects.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Hepple thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monkey if he has to take too many more of those.
Hepple misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Hepple scores with a jab to the body.
Hepple misses with the body kick
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Ronnie Hepple is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hepple wants to clinch up but Monkey keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Hepple is predictable there
and Monkey counters with a low kick, right behind Hepple 's knee.
Monkey dodges the punch combination from Hepple.
It looked like Monkey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hepple.
Both fighters circling a little - Monkey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Hepple misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monkey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hepple throws a right hand that Monkey ducks under and follows up with a left that Monkey also avoids with ease.
Hepple throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Hepple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hepple 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Hepple!
After the fight, Ronnie Hepple 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.

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Goldstein
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Alviso misses with a double jab
and Monkey counters with a nice leg kick.
Alviso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alviso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Monkey misses.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Alviso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good standup being displayed there by Alviso as he connects with a hook.
Alviso misses with a head kick.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alviso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey leaves Alviso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monkey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alviso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Alviso misses
and Monkey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alviso misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Alviso throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Alviso throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Alviso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alviso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monkey has time to react.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alviso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monkey's waist but Monkey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alviso off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Alviso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monkey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alviso.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Alviso's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Alviso has been cut.
Monkey lunges at Alviso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alviso's hand. #ROC2#
Alviso is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alviso circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Monkey. Alviso falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Monkey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jerome Alviso was interviewed post fight and said 'My dad and brother are going to kick my ass again when I get home...'.

Event: EFC Feltre vs Tanaka
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Hepple scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Hepple scores with a body shot.
Monkey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hepple under the eye.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hepple.
Hepple slips under a jab from Monkey.
Hepple tries a head kick but it misses.
Hepple buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hepple.
A leg kick checked by Hepple.
Hepple throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Hepple has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hepple misses with a two punch combination.
Hepple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
Hepple tries to counter by closing the distance.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hepple counters with a nice uppercut.
Hepple walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple takes one on the button.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hepple steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
Hepple buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hepple moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Hepple slips a jab from Monkey.#CL2#
Hepple closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Monkey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monkeys head.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Hepple avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hepple. #T2#
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey is working Hepple over against the cage.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Hepple.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Hepple.
Hepple lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Hepple lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hepple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hepple.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hepple misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey. #T3#
Hepple softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hepple lands with a right to the head.
Hepple lands with a right to the head.
Monkey is working Hepple over against the cage.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
Hepple digs a right hand into Monkey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monkey's gas tank.
Monkey tries to stall but Hepple uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hepple.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Hepple's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Hepple tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Hepple controls the action.
Hepple lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Hepple.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monkey throws an elbow but misses.
Hepple tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hepple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hepple creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Hepple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Hepple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Hepple instigates a clinch.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Hepple misses with a body punch.
Hepple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Hepple scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hepple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hepple letting Monkey take a breather here.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey trying to control the position but instead, Hepple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monkey into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey slows down the pace here.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monkey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monkey tries to work over Hepple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hepple blocking some punches.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Hepple misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hepple.
Monkey just leaning against Hepple, taking a breather.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hepple blocks an uppercut.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hepple scores with a shot to the side of Monkey's head.
A short right from Hepple on the inside.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey digs a right hand into Hepple's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hepple's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Hepple controls the action.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
A hook to the body from Monkey.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hepple backwards.
Monkey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hepple scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Hepple blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Monkey tries to work over Hepple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hepple tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Hepple back against the cage. #BC#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hepple tries to counter by closing the distance.
Donk. Monkey catches Hepple right on the button with a cross.
Monkey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hepple fails to land with a series of punches.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hepple counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey lands a glancing blow to the side of Hepple's head.
Hepple slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hepple jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Monkey misses
and Hepple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Hepple counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hepple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Hepple misses its intended target.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hepple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hepple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Hepple is out of range.
Hepple throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Hepple moves into the clinch.
Hepple lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hepple.
Hepple makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hepple scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
Hepple working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hepple lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hepple lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Hepple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hepple steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.
Hepple throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey is looking to slow Hepple down with leg kicks.
Hepple pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Hepple closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Hepple.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hepple controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Hepple.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hepple's elbow.
Hepple misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hepple lands a right hand.
Hepple tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Hepple scores with a shot to the side of Monkey's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Monkey manages to break the clinch.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hepple.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hepple stuns Monkey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Hepple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hepple looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hepple connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monkey momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hepple tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away.
It appears Monkey was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Hepple down.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Hepple finds it's target.
Hepple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hepple tries to counter with a clinch but Monkey shakes him off and moves away.
Hepple slips under a jab from Monkey.
Hepple lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##CL2#
Hepple has closed the distance and engaged Monkey in a clinch.
Hepple has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hepple misses with some punches.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Hepple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey throws an elbow but it misses.
Monkey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hepple avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hepple.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hepple controls his hands.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Ronnie Hepple is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Monkey is working Hepple over against the cage.
Hepple lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Hepple working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hepple lands an uppercut.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hepple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses.
Hepple swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Hepple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hepple 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 192 Verygood - Murhaa
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
A cross from Monkey lands.
Hund fails to land the takedown.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hund darts in looking for a takedown but Monkey gets double underhooks and turns Hund into the cage.
Hund backing away here, and Monkey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey throws a push kick but Hund slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey fakes the leg kick and cracks Hund in the body.
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Hund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Hund pushes Monkey up against the cage in a clinch.
Hund wants to take the fight to the mat but Monkey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monkey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hund tries for a takedown but Monkey manages to get underhooks.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunds head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hund.
Monkey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Hund.
Hund has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Monkey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Hund avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Monkey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Monkey missing with knees to the body.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hund's elbow.
Hund goes for a takedown in the clinch but Monkey prevents it.
Hund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Monkey after a bit of a struggle.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Monkey to work.
Hund goes for a takedown attempt but Monkey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hund goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hund manages to avoid it.
As Monkey looks to move away, Hund throws a big counter combo but Monkey just gets out of the way.
Hund tries for a takedown but Monkey circles away easily
and Monkey counters with a left to the body.
Hund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monkey tries to avoid it but Hund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monkey to the ground. Monkey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Borys Hund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monkey tries to avoid it but Hund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monkey to the ground. Monkey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hund misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Monkey connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Monkey.
Hund tries to move into range but Monkey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Hund moved away.
Hund shoots for a takedown but Monkey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hund doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Monkey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hund fails with the takedown
and Hund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hund fails with the takedown.
Hund misses with a takedown attempt - Monkey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hund tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hund's knee momentarily.
Monkey wants to slow Hund down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Hund on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hund.
Hund gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hund's knee momentarily.
Hund takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Hund is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Hund shoots in looking for a takedown but Monkey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hund's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monkey is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hund is breathing heavily.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Hund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hund steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Monkey fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hund square on the jaw! Damn, Hund is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Monkey!
An out of breath Demon Monkey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Borys Hund was interviewed post fight and said 'I need a rope'.

Event: ABW 182 Turner - Monkey
Date: Dec 06, 2018

#R1#
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Turner as the two fighters clinch.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
I was talking to Turner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Turner scores with a hook to the body.
Turner misses with a body punch. #T1#
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey letting Turner take a breather here.
Monkey tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner blocks a body shot from Monkey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Monkey.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Monkey manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Monkey moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monkey throws a good cross that connects.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monkey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Monkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Monkey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Monkey moves out of range as Turner strikes.#T3#
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monkey, pushing him back against the cage.
Monkey tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner cracks Monkey with a nice body shot.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monkeys head. #T4#
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey looks winded!
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an 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!
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turner.
Turner blocks a body shot from Monkey.
A short left from Turner.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey lands a head shot.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monkey as he avoids it easily.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Monkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monkey throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Monkey only half commits.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monkey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monkey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range. #T1#
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Monkey.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monkey sprawls and moves away.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner lands with a straight right. Monkey didn't see that one coming.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.#T2#
Monkey fakes the leg kick and cracks Turner in the body.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Turner misses.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turner blocks it well.#TD#
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
Turner won't allow Monkey to sweep him here.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Turner 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.
Monkey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner. #T4#
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Monkey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.
Turner lands a couple of digs.
Turner postures up in Monkey's guard and throws a big left but Monkey blocks it.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Monkey misses with a hook.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey leaves Turner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Monkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Turner.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monkey.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Turner takes one on the button.
Monkey walks into a straight right hand from Turner.#CL#
Turner has managed to clinch.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Monkey.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monkey counters with a low kick, right behind Turner 's knee.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Monkey is quick to defend against it.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.#T3#
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey pushes Turner away with a front kick.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner has Monkey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Monkey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Monkey stalling in the clinch but Turner improves position.
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Turner.
Monkey is stalling here.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner lands a body punch.
Elgin Turner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Turner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Turner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Monkey stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monkey throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a leg kick but Monkey moved away.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monkey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner 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.
Monkey looking for a sweep. Not yet Monkey, not yet. #T2#
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monkey pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turner content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Monkey off balance momentarily.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey motions for Turner to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner moves to clinch but Monkey breaks away
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Monkey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Turner moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Turner throws a low kick, looking for Monkey's leg but Monkey calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.#T4#
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Monkey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Monkey lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Monkey down.
Monkey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.#TD#
Turner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner had his way with Demon Monkey in that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a right hand #TD#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monkey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVB#
Turner is pulling down on Monkey's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monkey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monkey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Turner is trying to control the position but Monkey postures up.
Monkey content to stall in guard here.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monkey passes into half guard.
Monkey prevents Turner from improving his position.
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monkey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Turner looking for subs off his back but Monkey has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monkey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turner wants to control but Monkey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Monkey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turner!
Turner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Monkey content just to control the position here.
Turner is trying desperately to improve position.
Monkey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turner tries to hold on but Monkey pushes him away. #T4#
Turner working to try and regain half guard.
Turner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Monkey is thwarting Turner's attempts to control the position.
Monkey not doing much here.
Turner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Monkey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monkey throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Turner because Monkey loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner is the new welterweight champion!
Elgin Turner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ABW 175 McArthur-Kansalainen 2
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1#
Jab from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Monkey checks a low kick from Lee.
A big right from Lee misses.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monkey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee. #T1#
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Nazz Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monkey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Lee is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs.
Monkey checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Monkey moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Monkey jabs at Lee's body.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monkey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3##TD#
Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Monkey holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Monkey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving. #T4#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.
Lee trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Monkey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters with a nice body kick.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazz Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Monkey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monkey circles away.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey checks a low kick from Lee.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey slips a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monkey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Nazz Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey thinks about the counter body kick.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Monkey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee misses with a hook
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Lee.
Monkey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt.
Lee lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Monkey gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazz Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monkey lands a body shot.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monkey. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left lands for Monkey.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monkey's knee momentarily.
Monkey misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee misses the jab.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Monkey with an uppercut!
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!#T4#
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monkey but Monkey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monkey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Lee drops his hands momentarily. Monkey doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Lee staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Lee doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Monkey!
An out of breath Demon Monkey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins
Date: Oct 09, 2018

#R1#
Minasian has his takedown stuffed
and Monkey counters with an outside leg kick.
Minasian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minasian shoots in and drives through. Monkey sprawls well.
Monkey lands a front kick.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monkey sprawls well. Monkey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minasian gets slowly back to his feet.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Minasian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Minasian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monkey cracks Minasian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Minasian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Minasian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Minasian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Minasian looks for a takedown but Monkey sprawls well.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Minasian avoids it with no problem.
Minasian shoots in but no luck this time.
Minasian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monkey's waist but Monkey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minasian off to one side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Minasian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monkey - the referee stops the clock and Minasian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monkey. Minasian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Minasian is breathing heavily.
Minasian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Minasian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Minasian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Monkey digs a good body shot into Minasian's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Monkey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Minasian will feel that in the morning.
Monkey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Minasian's head.#T2#
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Minasian off balance momentarily.
Minasian with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Minasian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minasian's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Monkey.
Minasian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Monkey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minasian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monkey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick there by Monkey.
Monkey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minasian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Monkey.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Minasian drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Monkey.
Monkey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Monkey passes into side control, despite Minasian's attempt to control the position.
Monkey controls the position.
Minasian tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Minasian wants to get back to his feet but Monkey drags him back down.
Monkey controlling from side mount.
Minasian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monkey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Minasian is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Minasian shoots in but no luck this time.
Monkey tries a quick counter leg kick but Minasian is wise to it.
Minasian with a poor takedown
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Minasian misses with a takedown
and Monkey counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Minasian has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Minasian's body.
Tigran Minasian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monkey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Minasian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monkey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
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!
Minasian shoots in but Monkey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Minasian's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Minasian's calf.#T1#
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Minasian. That did some damage!
Minasian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monkey defends well and Minasian ends up having to push Monkey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minasian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Minasian takes a step back to recover.
Monkey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Minasian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Minasian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Minasian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Minasian's body.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Minasian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Minasian will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Tigran Minasian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monkey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Minasian rather than just go for the knockout.
Monkey lunges at Minasian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minasian's hand.
Minasian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Minasian is rocked!
Monkey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monkey scores with a shot to the body.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minasian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monkey swivels and escapes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Minasian on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Minasian looks to clinch
and Monkey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Minasian really felt that one!
Minasian misses with a left hand
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minasian shoots and misses
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minasian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Minasian looks for a takedown but Monkey sprawls well.
Minasian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Monkey shows good takedown defense.
Minasian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monkey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minasian thinking. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monkey.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Minasian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Minasian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Monkey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Minasian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minasian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Minasian wants to clinch but Monkey slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Minasian takes one to the side of the head.
Monkey scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Minasian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minasian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monkey's waist but Monkey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minasian off to one side.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown but Monkey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Monkey misses.
Minasian seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from Monkey.
Monkey feints and then cracks Minasian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minasian down.
Minasian tries for a takedown but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monkey tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Minasian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monkey is on top in guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Minasian isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Monkey stacks Minasian on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Monkey!#T1#
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face as Monkey controls the position.
Tigran Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minasian is trying to control Monkey's posture but Monkey avoids it.
Minasian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monkey working away.
Minasian tries to buck Monkey off but Monkey is having none of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Monkey just content to control the position.
Minasian can't do much from the bottom here.
Minasian is looking for a sweep.
Monkey controlling from side mount.
Minasian tries to buck Monkey off but Monkey is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Monkey stalls from top position.#T3#
Minasian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monkey in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Minasian clinches up with Monkey and pushes him back against the cage.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tigran Minasian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minasian wants to stall.
Monkey avoiding damage as Minasian throws knees to the body.
Minasian takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Minasian tries to pull guard but Monkey holds him up against the cage and eventually Minasian drops back down to his feet.
Monkey stalling in the clinch.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Minasian.
Minasian jumps guard but Monkey stands there with Minasian around his waist. Minasian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monkey pushes Minasian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minasian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Minasian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Monkey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minasian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Come on Monkey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monkey 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
Our winner, Demon Monkey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2018

#R1#
McCarthy throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.#CL2#
McCarthy drives through and clinches with Monkey against the cage. #BC2#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy dives in and grabs Monkey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monkey pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
McCarthy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCarthy wants to clinch.
Monkey scores with a push kick.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monkey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
McCarthy darts in trying to clinch
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCarthy's knee momentarily.
We've been told by Monkey's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.
McCarthy throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
McCarthy tries to clinch
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away. #CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and pushes Monkey back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Monkey. #TD2#
McCarthy jumps guard and drags Monkey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but Monkey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monkey sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy wants to stand up but Monkey is controlling him. #T2#
Monkey stays in close to McCarthy's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monkey passes into side control.
Monkey controls the position from side control.
McCarthy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monkey asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Monkey takes a little break here. McCarthy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McCarthy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Monkey happy to just control the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCarthy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks McCarthy off balance momentarily.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Monkey counters with a quick kick to the body but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCarthy tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it.
David McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.#TD2#
McCarthy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCarthy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McCarthy tries to stand but Monkey controls the position and pulls McCarthy into his guard.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but Monkey won't let him.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCarthy throws a strike but Monkey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Monkey circles away and keeps his distance.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey. #CL2#
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as McCarthy controls the action.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey tries to work over McCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but McCarthy avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Monkey breaks from the clinch. #T1#
McCarthy connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCarthy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkey swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
Monkey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monkey punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy tries to clinch up
and Monkey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monkey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey cracks McCarthy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
McCarthy has managed to clinch.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Monkey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Monkey.
Monkey tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it. #T3#
McCarthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCarthy prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Monkey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monkey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Monkey circles away.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Monkey moves away
and Monkey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McCarthy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Monkey needs to keep his hands up - McCarthy had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
McCarthy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monkey counters with an outside leg kick.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
McCarthy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
McCarthy tries to clinch
and Monkey counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
McCarthy tries to clinch
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey lands the left hand.
McCarthy wants to clinch but Monkey slips to the side
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Monkey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCarthy.
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCarthy if he has to take too many more of those.
McCarthy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
McCarthy wants to counter the offense by Monkey and move into the clinch position.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
Monkey connects with a body shot that sends McCarthy's belly button to the back.
McCarthy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monkey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCarthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
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!
Monkey throws a push kick but McCarthy slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
McCarthy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Monkey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCarthy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Monkey wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy tries to stand and escape but Monkey actually recovers to full guard.
Monkey is adopting a defensive guard.
McCarthy wants to stand and escape but instead Monkey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monkey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monkey controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCarthy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Monkey has passed into side control.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Monkey controls the position.
Demon Monkey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy tries to escape but Monkey is in control.
McCarthy is looking to regain half guard here but Monkey keeps moving and retains side control.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
McCarthy throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.
McCarthy pushes Monkey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monkey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy closes the distance but Monkey moves to the side
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCarthy's knee momentarily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Monkey gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
McCarthy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCarthy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat.
Monkey lands a slapping body shot.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Monkey swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
David McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
McCarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy closes the distance but Monkey moves to the side
and Monkey counters with a low kick, right behind McCarthy 's knee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monkey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Campos looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Monkey's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Campos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Campos tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas Campos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey cracks Campos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campos drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Lucas Campos has been cut.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Campos moved away.
Campos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Campos throws a body shot but no joy.
Campos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monkey tries to avoid it but Campos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monkey to the ground. Monkey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Campos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campos throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey scores with a head kick.
Campos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Campos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monkey swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Campos lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Campos avoids a kick to the body.
Campos doesn't manage to clinch there - Monkey circles away.
Monkey moves out of range as Campos strikes.
Monkey cracks the inside of Campos's front leg.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Campos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Campos misses with an uppercut.
Monkey keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Campos.
Monkey lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Campos rushes Monkey and presses him up against the cage.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Campos. #BC2#
Campos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monkey connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Monkey lands with a cross.
Campos shoots in for a double leg but Monkey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monkey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campos. Campos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campos throws out the jab.
Monkey cracks the inside of Campos's front leg.
Campos blocks the body kick.
Campos has a takedown stuffed.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Campos.
A slapping body kick lands there for Monkey.
Campos misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Campos does no damage.
Monkey lands a nice hook to Campos's body. Campos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monkey, as that shot connected.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Campos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good exchange - Monkey coming out on top.#T3#
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monkey lands a body shot.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Monkey.
Campos shoots in for a double leg but Monkey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Campos looks winded!
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
Monkey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monkey swivels and escapes.
Monkey lands with a hook. Campos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monkey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campos.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey feints and then cracks Campos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Campos down.
Campos takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Campos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Campos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Campos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monkey.
Campos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monkey. Monkey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Campos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Campos's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Lucas Campos's cut even more.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Campos.
Campos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Campos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monkey - the referee stops the clock and Campos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monkey. Campos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Monkey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Campos will feel that in the morning.
Campos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Campos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Monkey tests Campos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campos.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Campos is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campos manages to avoid it.
Campos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
Campos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Campos is keen to just control but Monkey is a slippery customer.
Monkey gets back to full guard.
Monkey keeping full guard, as Campos tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Campos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Monkey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Monkey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Monkey! #REVR##T1#
Campos wants to control but Monkey postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monkey controlling the position from side mount.
Campos is trying to improve his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campos gets back to half guard.
Monkey controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Campos looking for submissions off his back.
Monkey moves into full mount! Campos won't be happy about that!
Monkey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Campos is trying desperately to improve position.
Campos tries to lock up and control but Monkey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monkey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Campos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Campos wants to control but Monkey is having none of it.
Campos working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monkey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey thuds his shin into the meat of Campos's side.
Good shot there by Campos.
Nice cross by Monkey.
Monkey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Campos moves out of range of the body kick.
Campos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Campos doesn't manage to clinch there - Monkey circles away.
A lazy left from Campos finds it's target.
Campos misses with a takedown attempt
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Campos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campos can do to turn this around?
Monkey scores with a jab to the body.
Campos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monkey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Monkey lands a jab.
Monkey checks a leg kick nicely.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Campos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monkey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campos somewhat.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Campos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campos is defended easily by Monkey.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucas Campos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Monkey pushes Campos away with a front kick.
Campos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey lands a slapping body shot.
Monkey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campos doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Campos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Campos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Monkey works Campos's body with a nice hook.
Campos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Campos's leg. Campos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey keeps Campos at a distance using the push kick.
Monkey lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Monkey lands a really nice looking cross but Campos seems unphased.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Campos takes a step back to recover.
Monkey connects with a single shot there.
Campos throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Campos misses the target.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Campos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monkey.
Campos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Campos throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.#T4#
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Campos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Campos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey lands a high kick!
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Campos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Campos misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Monkey, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ABW 134 Ali - McArthur
Date: May 29, 2018

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Monkey lands a jab to Wood's midsection.
Wood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rich Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood misses with an uppercut.
Monkey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monkey. That did some damage!
Wood misses with a low kick.
And Monkey responds with a good body kick, but Wood manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Wood moved away.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Wood misses with a hook.#T1#
Wood misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wood throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Wood.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monkey jabs Wood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wood misses with an uppercut.
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Monkey slips under a jab from Wood.
Wood misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood fails with the takedown.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monkey has time to react.#T2#
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Wood as he connects with a hook.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
A little jabbing left from Monkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A big left from Wood misses. #T3#
Monkey moves forwards but Wood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wood jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wood scores with a jab.
Wood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Monkey throws a shot to the body.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey 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.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood tries to land a leg kick but Monkey saw it coming and moves away.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wood.
Wood shoots in for a takedown but Monkey shows good takedown defense.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Wood connects with a body shot.
Monkey connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wood lands a lovely overhand right.
Wood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Wood lands with a straight right. Monkey didn't see that one coming.
Wood lands a really nice looking cross but Monkey seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Wood 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#
Wood scores with a jab.
Wood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Monkey tries to work over Wood's front leg with a kick but Wood checks it.
Wood is looking to counter punch.
Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as Monkey blocks the low kick.
Monkey tries a quick counter leg kick but Wood is wise to it.#TD#
Wood drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monkey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wood manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Monkey advances position into side control!
Wood is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Wood is working hard here to advance position.
Wood is trying to buck Monkey off.
Wood is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wood wants to control but Monkey postures up.
Wood regains half guard.
Wood missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monkey is working away from the top position though.
Monkey is taking a breather. Wood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wood misses with an uppercut.
Wood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood scores with a shot to the body.
Wood misses with a straight left.
Monkey is trying to counter with his kicks.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wood throws a nice looking combination but Monkey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monkey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Wood jumps back.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wood misses the target.
Wood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monkey circles away.
Wood defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Wood scores with a shot to the body.
Wood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Monkey takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Monkey slips a straight right by Wood.
Monkey feints a counter leg kick.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Wood defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Monkey.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Wood's leg but Wood calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Wood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Wood dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wood misses with a low kick.
Wood scores with a sloppy right hand. Monkey should have avoided that one.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monkey. That did some damage!
Wood throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Wood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a push kick but Wood slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood lands an overhand right.
Wood throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range. #T1#
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monkey throws a front kick that sends Wood stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey thumps Wood with a low kick.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wood swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Wood throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Wood scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wood checks it well.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wood tries to score with a low kick but Monkey moves his leg out of the way.
Monkey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wood blocks the body kick.
Wood has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Wood throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey slips a straight right by Wood.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monkey.
Wood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monkey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wood blocks a jab.
Wood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Wood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wood tries to score with a low kick but Monkey moves his leg out of the way.
Wood scores with a sloppy right hand. Monkey should have avoided that one.
Wood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wood moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rich Wood is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monkey. Monkey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wood checks the leg kick.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Wood takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Wood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Wood lands a leg kick that knocks Monkey off balance momentarily.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Monkey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wood - the referee stops the clock and Monkey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wood. Monkey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Monkey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monkey thumps Wood with a low kick.
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monkey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood throws a lazy uppercut
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut there from Monkey.
Wood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wood scrambles back to his feet.
Monkey wants to slow Wood down by chopping away at his legs.
Wood has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monkey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demon Monkey.
Well Wood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Wood!
A determined Rich Wood didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: ABW 126 Fonseca - Arendse
Date: May 01, 2018

#R1#
Vattalles wants to clinch.#TD2#
Vattalles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vattalles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vattalles trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Vattalles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vattalles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vattalles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vattalles throws an elbow that misses. Monkey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vattalles's guard. Nice move by Monkey!#REVR#
Monkey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Monkey won't allow Vattalles to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vattalles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monkey defends it easily.
Monkey controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Gymi inform us that Vattalles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Vattalles looking for a sweep. Not yet Vattalles, not yet.
Vattalles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monkey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Vattalles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monkey 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. #T3#
Monkey continues to stall.
Vattalles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vattalles takes a step back to recover.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vattalles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Vattalles closes the distance and clinches up with Monkey, looking for a takedown. Vattalles pushes Monkey against the cage but Monkey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vattalles dives in for a single leg takedown but Monkey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vattalles was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Monkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vattalles. #CL2#
Vattalles has closed the distance and engaged Monkey in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vattalles.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Vattalles controls the action.
Monkey tries a body shot but Vattalles blocks it. #BC#
Monkey breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Monkey. No joy for Vattalles on that attempt.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Vattalles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Vattalles fails with the takedown
and Monkey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Vattalles shoots in and bounces Monkey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vattalles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Monkey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Monkey has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vattalles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vattalles is pulling down on Monkey's head. It's preventing any offense from Monkey, at least for the moment.#T1#
Vattalles trying to keep a closed guard but Monkey is proving a slippery customer.
Vattalles trying to strike off his back.
Vattalles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monkey's guard. #REVB#
Vattalles pushes down on Monkey's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Vattalles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monkey defends it well.
Monkey wants to control but Vattalles is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Vattalles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mee Vattalles has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Vattalles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monkey sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Vattalles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monkey is just riding it out for now. Vattalles eventually gives up the hold.
Vattalles trying to control from Monkey's half guard. Monkey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Monkey tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Vattalles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Monkey keeping full guard, as Vattalles tries to pass.
Vattalles throws a strike but Monkey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Monkey postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vattalles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monkey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monkey stays in close to Vattalles's body and controls the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vattalles wants to sweep here but Monkey controlling him for the moment.
Monkey postures up. #SUB2#
Vattalles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monkey passes into half guard.
Vattalles wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vattalles manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mee Vattalles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vattalles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Monkey is trying to defend but Vattalles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vattalles is looking to advance position but Monkey won't allow it.
Vattalles controlling the action here.
Vattalles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vattalles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Monkey has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Vattalles is trying to work for a kimura but Monkey is defending well. #SUB2#
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Vattalles has latched onto it... Big trouble! Vattalles pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Monkey is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Vattalles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mee Vattalles!
Mee Vattalles bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ABW 118 Huhrera - Ali
Date: Mar 29, 2018

#R1#
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Monkey throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey motions for Lee to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries to work over Monkey's front leg with a kick but Monkey checks it.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Lee.#CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.#T1#
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Lee.
Monkey throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Lee misses.
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee wants to clinch
and Monkey counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee tries to bum rush Monkey with a series of wild strikes but Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monkey pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Monkey slips under a jab from Lee.
Monkey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Lee takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Monkey cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses.
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey tries to land a body kick
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey misses with a right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.#T1#
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Monkey should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Monkey is rocked!
Monkey throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Monkey fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Lee scores with a hook.#CUT#
The cut above Demon Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.#KD#
Lee lands a big right hand that sends Monkey crashing to the mat! Lee stays standing though and waves Monkey back to his feet!
Monkey is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is stalking Monkey. Monkey circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Lee, and it's lights out! Monkey really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nazz Lee!
An intense looking Nazz Lee took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Sup Aylib you step up in class? You get your ass beat bro.'.

Event: ABW 110 Huhrera - O'Byrne
Date: Mar 01, 2018

#R1#
Monkey misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey is looking to slow Hammer down with leg kicks.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammer thuds his shin into the meat of Monkey's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Hammer scores with a hook.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Monkey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Monkey cracks the inside of Hammer's front leg.
Monkey throws a lazy body kick
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Hammer lands a front kick.
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Hammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Hammer throws a quick counter head kick but Monkey was just out of range.
Hammer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Hammer misses the shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hammer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hammer's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey throws a leg kick but Hammer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monkey misses with a body shot
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Hammer checks it
and Hammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monkey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Hammer counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Monkey throws a body kick that misses
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Monkey.
Hammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monkey has time to react.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Monkey
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hammer. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey misses with a jab to the body
and Hammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monkey thinking.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Hammer checks it
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer tried to counter with a leg kick but Monkey avoided it.
Monkey slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hammer checks a leg kick.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monkey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hammer rather than just go for the knockout.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Monkey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hammer on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Monkey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hammer checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Hammer moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Hammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Hammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hammer moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monkey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammer cracks Monkey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammer.
Monkey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer thumps Monkey with a low kick.
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.#T2#
Monkey misses with a hook to the body
and Hammer counters with a low kick, right behind Monkey 's knee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Hammer shrugs it off though.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monkey.
Hammer thuds a left hand into Monkey's body.
Hammer jabs at Monkey's body.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Hammer misses.
Monkey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammer blocks it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Monkey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hammer has got the better of the exchanges.
Monkey fails to land with a series of punches.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey throws a lazy head kick
and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hammer. That's going to slow Monkey down.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Hammer down.
Hammer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
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!
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monkey scrambles back to his feet.
Monkey throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Hammer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Monkey scores with a push kick.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Hammer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hammer thuds his shin into the meat of Monkey's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Hammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monkey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey scores with a sloppy right hand. Hammer should have avoided that one.
Monkey scores with a head kick. Hammer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Hammer checks it #KD#
and Hammer counters with a head kick that drops Monkey to the mat! Monkey scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Monkey is rocked!
Hammer blocks the body kick.
Hammer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Monkey is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Hammer cracks Monkey with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Monkey falls to his knees and Hammer doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Hammer!
A very excited looking Thor Hammer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ABW 103 Nielsen - Huhrera
Date: Jan 30, 2018

#R1#
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
Espinosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Espinosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Monkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Espinosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
Espinosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monkey is fending him off so far but Espinosa persists. Nope, Monkey circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Espinosa's defenses.
Jab from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Espinosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Espinosa down.
Espinosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Monkey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Espinosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Espinosa tries to avoid it.
Monkey works the jab nicely.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Espinosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Espinosa is breathing heavily.
Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Espinosa's calf.
Espinosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Espinosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey cracks the inside of Espinosa's front leg. #T2#
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monkey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Espinosa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Espinosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Espinosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Espinosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Crunch! Monkey slams his shin into Espinosa's torso.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espinosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Espinosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Espinosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut.
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Espinosa off balance momentarily.
Monkey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Espinosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espinosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Espinosa scrambles back to his feet.
Monkey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Espinosa if he has to take too many more of those.
Monkey lands a jab to Espinosa's midsection.
Espinosa takes one on the button.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Espinosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey thumps Espinosa with a low kick.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped Espinosa's head back. #T4#
Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Espinosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Espinosa tries to avoid it. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Monkey has knocked Espinosa down with a huge combo! Monkey steps away and waves a wobbly Espinosa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Espinosa is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kerwin Espinosa has been cut.
Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Monkey fakes the body blow, causing Espinosa to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Espinosa goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Monkey!
An out of breath Demon Monkey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 93 McBreezer - Reign
Date: Dec 28, 2017

#R1#
Nice cross by Diaz.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Jab from Diaz.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monkey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey lands a jab to the head.
Diaz scores with a one two! Monkey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Diaz darts in and clinches Monkey up against the cage.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Monkey improves position.
Monkey tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Diaz.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Monkey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Monkey. #T2#
Diaz tries to pull guard but Monkey won't allow it.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Monkey tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Diaz is trying to maintain a safe position but Monkey gets an underhook and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz is leaning against Monkey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monkey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
Monkey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Diaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Monkey stacks Diaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Monkey!
Diaz regains half guard.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control here. #SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monkey pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Shark Tank MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Monkey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Monkey is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to hold on to Monkey's head to control him but Monkey postures up.
Monkey stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Diaz trying to hold on to Monkey's head to control him but Monkey postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz checks a low kick from Monkey.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monkey throws a front kick that sends Diaz stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Monkey fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Monkey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Diaz down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Monkey motions for Diaz to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses the jab.
Monkey scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diaz shoots in but Monkey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monkey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monkey counters with a nice leg kick.
Monkey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monkey backs up against the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Monkey.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monkey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monkey misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Monkey blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Monkey lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target. #T4#
Monkey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Monkey backpedaling.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Monkey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Monkey misses the jab.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monkey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Monkey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monkey takes one to the side of the head.
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 Dick Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Monkey thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Monkey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monkey slips a straight right by Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Monkey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monkey is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Monkey circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Monkey misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diaz's knee momentarily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Monkey pushes him off.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Monkey lands with an overhand left.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Monkey slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monkey throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz tries to bum rush Monkey with a series of wild strikes but Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diaz will feel that in the morning.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey lands with a cross.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Monkey with an uppercut!
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Monkey moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Monkey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demon Monkey.
I think Monkey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Angry Birds War 84
Date: Nov 28, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monkey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Uesugi avoids it.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monkey momentarily.
Monkey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey throws a body kick that misses
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a hook.#T1#
Uesugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Uesugi clinches with his opponent.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Monkey jumps guard but Uesugi stands there with Monkey around his waist. Monkey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uesugi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey gets through Uesugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uesugi is leaning against Monkey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.#T2#
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi just leaning against Monkey, taking a breather.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Uesugi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
A short right from Monkey on the inside. #BC2#
Monkey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Uesugi clinches.
Uesugi lands a right hand.
Uesugi tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Uesugi.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi lands a shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Uesugi stalling the fight.
Uesugi lands with a short shot to the head.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Uesugi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uesugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Monkey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi digs a right hand into Monkey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monkey's gas tank.
Uesugi lands a left hand.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
Monkey looks winded!
Uesugi lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Uesugi with a jab.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi blocks the body kick.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi lands a glancing blow to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Monkey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
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!
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi lands a glancing blow to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Uesugi saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Uesugi moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick. #T1#
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Uesugi avoids it.
Monkey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Uesugi jumps back.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi dodges the punch combination from Monkey.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Monkey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uesugi takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi. #T2#
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Uesugi walks into a left hand.
Monkey throws out a leg kick but Uesugi moves out of range and Monkey only half commits.
It looked like Uesugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Monkey's ribs.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
Monkey moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Uesugi throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Uesugi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Monkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uesugi finds it's way round the side to connect with Monkey's head.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Uesugi checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Nice cross by Uesugi.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi with a nice cross.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
It looked like Uesugi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monkey.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Uesugi throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monkey throws a push kick but Uesugi slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monkey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monkey thuds his shin into the meat of Uesugi's side.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Uesugi takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Uesugi cracks Monkey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Uesugi with a jab.
Uesugi cracks Monkey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi backing away here, and Monkey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses.
Uesugi drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monkey tries to score with a low kick but Uesugi moves his leg out of the way.
Monkey lands a slapping body shot.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Monkey moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi lands a jab to the nose.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey misses with a hook to the body
and Uesugi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Monkey's ribs.
Monkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Monkey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Uesugi works the jab nicely.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Uesugi off balance momentarily.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monkey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uesugi.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey walks into a left hand.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uesugi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi sizes up Monkey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Uesugi.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monkey under the eye.
Monkey connects with a nice looking jab.
Monkey throws out a leg kick but Uesugi moves out of range and Monkey only half commits. #CL#
Uesugi drives through and clinches with Monkey against the cage.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uesugi managing to block the knees to the body from Monkey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Monkey is pushing Uesugi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey tries to break free but Uesugi pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uesugi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to mention his sponsor, Vikai Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: Angry Birds War 73
Date: Oct 19, 2017

#R1#
Berg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been told by Monkey's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monkey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monkey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Berg.
A combination from Berg does no damage.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berg.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Berg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monkey pinned against the cage. Monkey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Berg checks a leg kick nicely.
Berg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monkey counters with a low kick, right behind Berg 's knee.
A solid body kick from Monkey. #T1#
Berg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monkey's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat.
Berg feints a jab promting Monkey to slip. Berg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Monkey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Berg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Berg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey thumps Berg with a low kick.
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!
Berg lands with a right hand.
Berg misses with a two punch combination.
Berg throws a combination that misses
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Berg's knee momentarily.#T2#
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Nice body kick there by Monkey.
Monkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berg.
Berg throws a combination that misses
and Monkey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Berg tries to land a body kick
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Berg's knee momentarily.
Berg has his takedown stuffed
and Monkey counters with an outside leg kick.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Berg.
Berg looks winded!
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Berg throws a combination that misses
and Monkey counters with a thumping low kick.
Berg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Berg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Berg.
Monkey throws a body punch but Berg moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Berg.
Berg looks to land a combination but Monkey avoids it well.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Berg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monkey tries to avoid it but Berg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monkey to the ground. Monkey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berg blocks a jab.
Monkey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Berg throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Berg scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Monkey misses with a body kick. #T4#
Monkey throws a leg kick but Berg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Berg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monkey scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Carl Berg has been cut.
A low kick from Berg misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Berg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Berg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berg throws a series of punches but Monkey moves out of range.
Berg checks a leg kick.
Berg fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Berg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
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 Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Monkey throws a nice looking combination but Berg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berg.
Monkey throws a hook but Berg avoids it easily.
Berg scores with a jab. Monkey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monkey slips a straight right by Berg.
Monkey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Monkey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Monkey misses with a body punch
and Berg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Berg misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg feints a jab promting Monkey to slip. Berg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Monkey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Monkey slips a jab and a cross from Berg.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berg! But no joy.#T1#
Berg misses with a low kick.
Monkey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No joy there for Berg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Berg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a head kick.
Monkey throws a front kick that sends Berg stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey throws the left hand but Berg avoids the punch easily.
Berg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Berg throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
Berg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg dodges the punch combination from Monkey.
Berg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monkey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Berg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berg.
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick and Berg moves out of range easily.
Berg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Berg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Berg lands with an uppercut that bounces Monkey off the cage and back into range.
Monkey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berg.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Berg.#T3#
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Berg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berg checks the leg kick.
Carl Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Berg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monkey 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.
Berg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monkey keeps Berg at a distance using the push kick.
Monkey takes a swing at Berg's ribcage but misses.
Berg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monkey.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Berg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monkey is fending him off so far but Berg persists. Nope, Monkey circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Berg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monkey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat.
Monkey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Berg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Monkey has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey lands a leg kick that knocks Berg off balance momentarily.
Monkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berg.
Berg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
Berg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Berg moves out of range of the body kick.
Berg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Berg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Berg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Carl Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg misses with a wild combination.
Monkey throws a push kick but Berg slaps the foot to one side.
Berg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Monkey dodges the punch combination from Berg.
Berg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
You can see that Berg has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Berg throws a series of punches but Monkey moves out of range.
Berg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monkey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berg somewhat.
Berg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg misses with a combination
and Monkey counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Nice body kick from Monkey.
Berg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Berg. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Berg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Berg throws a lazy head kick
and Berg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monkey is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Berg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berg with the counter takedown but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Berg takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
A combination from Berg does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berg throws a nice looking combination but Monkey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monkey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Berg off the cage and back into range.
Berg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Berg.
Berg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berg misses with a double jab
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
Berg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monkey counters with a good, hard body kick but Berg shrugs it off.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monkey cracks the inside of Berg's front leg. #T3#
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey delivers a nice body kick.
Berg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berg can do to turn this around?
Berg misses with a wild combination.
Monkey lands with a nice body kick.
Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Berg's calf.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Berg. That did some damage!
Monkey cracks the inside of Berg's front leg.
Berg throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Berg. #T4#
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Berg misses.
Monkey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey delivers a nice body kick.
Monkey tests Berg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.
Berg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monkey counters with a solid body kick.
Carl Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berg.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monkey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ABW 65 Swift Jr - Douglas
Date: Sep 21, 2017

#R1#
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monkey thumps Lee with a low kick.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee feints a counter leg kick.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Monkey moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLee.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee throws a fast counter high kick but Monkey manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Lee walks into a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Sugar Lee has been cut.
Monkey throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monkey with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Monkey jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Lee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Monkey clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Monkey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Monkey feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Monkey is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
A solid body kick from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch! Monkey slams his shin into Lee's torso.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Lee throws a fast counter high kick but Monkey manages to duck under it in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sugar Lee's cut.
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#
Monkey throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monkey motions for Lee to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Monkey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monkey throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws a fast counter high kick but Monkey manages to duck under it in time.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey misses with a body kick. #T2#
A solid body kick from Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLee.#T3#
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee throws a fast counter high kick but Monkey manages to duck under it in time.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Monkey swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monkey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Lee looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sugar Lee's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.#T1#
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Monkey is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Sugar Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Monkey steps away.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Monkey.
Lee avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Monkey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A leg kick checked by Lee.#T4#
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee blocks the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A cross from Monkey lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monkey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ABW 54 Scrotum - Monkey
Date: Aug 17, 2017

#R1#
Scrotum tries to clinch up.
Scrotum throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Scrotum throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a body kick.
Monkey defending well as Scrotum loads up on a big left hand.
Scrotum misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Scrotum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monkey gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Scrotum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scrotum.
Scrotum connects with a body shot.
Monkey throws a head kick but Scrotum moves out of range.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scrotum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scrotum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Scrotum sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Scrotum. That snapped Monkey's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Scrotum looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Scrotum tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Scrotum catches Monkey right on the button with a cross.
Scrotum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Scrotum.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Monkey gets tackled into the cage by Scrotum. Scrotum maintains the clinch.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
Scrotum throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Monkey.
Scrotum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrotum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scrotum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey tries a body shot but Scrotum blocks it.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Scrotum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scrotum.
Monkey tries to work over Scrotum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrotum blocks an elbow strike from Monkey.
Scrotum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monkey's elbow.
Monkey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scrotum.
Monkey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scrotum.
A head punch on the inside from Scrotum fails to land.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Scrotum. #CUT2#
Demon Monkey's cut is getting worse.
Scrotum can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Monkey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Scrotum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey effectively controlling the action here.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Scrotum.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards. #T4#
Scrotum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Scrotum can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Scrotum misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scrotum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scrotum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Scrotum.
A head punch on the inside from Scrotum fails to land.
Monkey tries a body shot but Scrotum blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Monkey.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scrotum's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hairy Scrotum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Scrotum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Scrotum saw that one coming.
Scrotum lands with a straight right. Monkey didn't see that one coming.
Monkey slips a straight right by Scrotum.#CL#
Monkey closes the distance and pushes Scrotum back into the cage.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hairy Scrotum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monkey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkey stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Monkey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Scrotum on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Scrotum controls his hands.
Scrotum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum lands with a short shot to the head.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Monkey.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Scrotum.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scrotum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Scrotum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scrotum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Scrotum misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Scrotum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Scrotum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
Scrotum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Scrotum fails to land.
Scrotum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scrotum's elbow.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Scrotum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Scrotum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scrotum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey tries to stall but Scrotum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Monkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scrotum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Scrotum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Monkey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monkey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Scrotum blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Scrotum as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scrotum scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrotum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Scrotum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scrotum gets through Monkey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Demon Monkey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice left hand lands by Scrotum.
Scrotum misses with some punches.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Scrotum throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Scrotum misses with a punch on the inside.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Scrotum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Scrotum tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Scrotum back against the cage.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Scrotum on the inside.
Scrotum lands a right hand.
Scrotum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hairy Scrotum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Monkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Scrotum connects with a jab.
Monkey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Monkey misses #CL2#
and Scrotum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scrotum.
Scrotum lands a left hand.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scrotum lands with a right to the head.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrotum scores with a shot to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey tries to work over Scrotum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrotum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrotum lands with a short shot to the head.
Scrotum lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Monkey is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Monkey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scrotum pushes Monkey against the cage. Scrotum is working some dirty boxing. Scrotum pushes off with a quick right hook! Monkey goes down! Monkey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Scrotum moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hairy Scrotum!
Hairy Scrotum is the new welterweight champion!
Hairy Scrotum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 46 Shingen - Steve
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Monkey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Garcia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia is breathing heavily.#T1#
Garcia with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garcia tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Monkey thuds his shin into the meat of Garcia's side.
Monkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
and Monkey counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Garcia! He's just covering up as Monkey starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Alexandre Garcia was interviewed post fight and said 'tava sentindo dores'.

Event: ABW 38 Riverson - Athanas
Date: Jun 29, 2017

#R1#
Delirious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey pushes Delirious away with a front kick.
Delirious connects with a looping right hand.
Monkey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Delirious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monkey lands a front kick.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monkey is looking to slow Delirious down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delirious misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delirious throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monkey keeps Delirious at a distance using the push kick.
Delirious looks winded!
Delirious on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monkey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Monkey throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Doctor Delirious has been cut.
Monkey lands a nice looking body shot.
Monkey cracks Delirious with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Delirious steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Monkey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Delirious if he has to take too many more of those.
Monkey is looking to slow Delirious down with leg kicks.
Delirious has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Delirious misses with a combination
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delirious's knee momentarily.
Monkey is looking to slow Delirious down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Delirious shrugs it off though.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
Crunch! Monkey slams his shin into Delirious's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monkey lands a jab to the nose.
Delirious takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Monkey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Delirious doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Monkey thuds his shin into the meat of Delirious's side.
Delirious walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Delirious shrugs it off though.
Doctor Delirious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey feints and then cracks Delirious's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delirious down.
Delirious's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Delirious crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monkey - the referee stops the clock and Delirious gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monkey. Delirious manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Delirious walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Delirious will feel that in the morning.
Delirious has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Delirious. That did some damage!
Delirious steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Delirious on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monkey cracks the inside of Delirious's front leg.
Monkey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Delirious stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Delirious misses with a straight right.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Monkey delivers a nice body kick.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Monkey connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick from Monkey lands but Delirious takes it in his stride.
Delirious walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monkey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delirious under the eye.#ROC#
Delirious is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delirious get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Delirious stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Monkey runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Angry Birds War 32
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Monkey stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Mikhailov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Monkey lands a front kick.
Mikhailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monkey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhailov misses with the combination.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mikhailov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monkey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikhailov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mikhailov's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Mikhailov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhailov swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range. #T1#
Mikhailov 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.
Alexei Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Mikhailov misses with a body punch
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mikhailov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mikhailov darts in looking for a takedown but Monkey gets double underhooks and turns Mikhailov into the cage.
Monkey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mikhailov throws a series of punches but Monkey moves out of range.
Mikhailov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mikhailov looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Mikhailov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhailov darts in trying to clinch
and Monkey counters with a nice leg kick.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mikhailov misses with a takedown attempt - Monkey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Mikhailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mikhailov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monkey flicks out a counter leg kick but Mikhailov steps away.
Monkey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monkey wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhailov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Monkey feints and then cracks Mikhailov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhailov down.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Mikhailov.
Monkey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Monkey lands a nice looking body kick.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Mikhailov misses.
Monkey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mikhailov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mikhailov throws a leg kick
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Monkey slams his shin into Mikhailov's torso.
Monkey cracks the inside of Mikhailov's front leg.
Mikhailov misses with a jab to the body
and Monkey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mikhailov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Mikhailov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monkey pulls Mikhailov in close to prevent any damage.
Monkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikhailov trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Mikhailov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey 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#
Mikhailov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monkey defends it nicely.
As Mikhailov backs off Monkey throws a huge counter combo but Mikhailov manages to avoid it all.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey moves out of range as Mikhailov strikes.
Monkey thumps Mikhailov with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey is looking to slow Mikhailov down with leg kicks. #TD#
Monkey gets caught flat footed, as Mikhailov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monkey is pulling down on Mikhailov's head to control his posture.
Mikhailov looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Monkey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mikhailov controlling the position.
Mikhailov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mikhailov can't keep his opponent in guard - Monkey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mikhailov trying to hold on to Monkey's head to control him but Monkey postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikhailov is trying to get back to full guard.
Monkey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mikhailov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monkey is working away from the top position though.
Monkey controlling the pace. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monkey pushes Mikhailov away with a front kick.
Mikhailov throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Mikhailov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Mikhailov lands a right hook to the body.
Monkey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4##TD#
Mikhailov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mikhailov lands in his opponent's guard.
Monkey controlling Mikhailov's posture.
Mikhailov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mikhailov trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Monkey tenderised Mikhailov's leg. Mikhailov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mikhailov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Monkey throws a head kick but Mikhailov moves out of range. #TD#
Mikhailov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Monkey was covering up waiting for the punch and Mikhailov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Monkey pulls Mikhailov in close to prevent any damage.
Monkey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Mikhailov is just content to waste time from the top position. Monkey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mikhailov won't allow Monkey to sweep him here.
Mikhailov trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhailov is fighting to break Monkey's control of his arms but Monkey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mikhailov's sensitive parts.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Mikhailov shoots in for a double leg but Monkey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monkey pushes Mikhailov away with a front kick.
Mikhailov is looking to wear down Monkey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Mikhailov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Mikhailov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mikhailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey throws a front kick that sends Mikhailov stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey cracks the inside of Mikhailov's front leg.
Mikhailov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Mikhailov throws a low kick but Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexei Mikhailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhailov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monkey is fending him off so far but Mikhailov persists. Nope, Monkey circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Mikhailov shrugs it off though.
Mikhailov just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhailov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Mikhailov.
And Monkey responds with a good body kick, but Mikhailov manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mikhailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monkey 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
After the fight, Demon Monkey 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.

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