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Event:
SFC32 - Nam vs Stone
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Monroe closes the distance and clinches. Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Monroe stalling.
Monroe keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Monroe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle. Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A hook to the body from Monroe.
#BC2# Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Monroe misses with a low kick.
#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Monroe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones is trying to buck Monroe off. Monroe trying to control the position but Jones is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Jones is trying to buck Monroe off. Monroe lands a few punches from side control. Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jones wants to get back to his feet but Monroe drags him back down. Monroe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Monroe cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2##ES# Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Monroe throws a leg kick and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Monroe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Monroe throws a leg kick and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Monroe takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range. Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Monroe misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a nice body shot. #T3# Monroe misses with a hook to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monroe, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet. Monroe misses with the body kick and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Monroe misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jones throws a big counter combination but Monroe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Greg Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Monroe. Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot. Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monroe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout. Monroe shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monroe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4# Jones takes one to the chin there. Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is looking to counter with head kicks. Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones scores with a jab to the body. Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones. Jones is looking for a counter combo. Jones throws a push kick but Monroe slaps the foot to one side. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monroe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Monroe shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense. Monroe looks winded! Nice jab there from Jones. Monroe throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range. 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 Greg Jones will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Monroe misses with a shot to the body and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe. Jones throws a big counter combination but Monroe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Greg Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Monroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Monroe's head back.
Monroe throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. Jones throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely. Monroe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Monroe walks into a stiff left hand from Jones. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Monroe is looking to clinch. A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jones throws a series of strikes that have Monroe backpedaling.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A chopping leg kick lands by Monroe. #T1# Jones checks a leg kick. Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jones pushes Monroe away with a front kick. A shot to the body from Monroe misses and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Monroe looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab. Greg Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones. Monroe walks into a jab. Monroe tries to clinch enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe is breathing heavily. Monroe tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily letting Jones counter with a right hand. #T2# Monroe works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones swinging wildly here.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick. Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jones lands a head shot. Jones tries to land a front kick but Monroe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Monroe swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Jones looks to throw a body kick#TD2# and Monroe counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES# Jones pushes Monroe off and gets back to his feet.#T3# Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jones throws a half hearted mid kick. Jones jabs at Monroe's body. Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Monroe moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2# Monroe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jones keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully. #ES# Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Monroe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monroe misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Monroe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jones is looking to stand up but Monroe isn't so interested in that idea. Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monroe. Monroe with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES# Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Monroe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC# Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Monroe misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Monroe misses with a left hand and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Monroe and move into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Jones dominated that second round. That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Monroe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monroe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Monroe persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing. Jones is looking for a counter combo. Billy Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice combination there by Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones. Jones appears to be looking for a big counter. Monroe misses with a body shot.
Jones digs a good hook to Monroe's body.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side. Jones appears to be looking for a big counter. Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target. Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Monroe moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Monroe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Greg Jones is winning the standup battle so far. Monroe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Monroe backing up. Monroe nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes. Monroe misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. Monroe wants to clinch. Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Monroe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe. Monroe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Billy Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Jones lands with a right hand. Jones looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range. Monroe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Monroe darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Monroe into the cage. It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Greg Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Monroe. Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Monroe misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Monroe misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monroe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Monroe goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward. Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3# Monroe misses with the combination.
Monroe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Monroe's head. Jones tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Monroe throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jones scores with a nice head shot. Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Monroe eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Jones thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Monroe looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Monroe just gets out of the way. Monroe cracks Jones with an open hand slap. Monroe misses with a takedown attempt and Jones counters with a nice body shot. Jones thuds a left hand into Monroe's body. Monroe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jones lands a lovely overhand right. Monroe thows a leg kick but Jones checks it and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. Greg Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Monroe throws a leg kick that is checked and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Monroe will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC# Monroe is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight! Greg Jones showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Jones! In defeat, Billy Monroe stepped up to the mic, saying 'This guy was on steroids'.
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Event:
SFC30 - Brasi vs Bang
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1# Monroe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Monroe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2# Monroe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Monroe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Monroe working the ground and pound effectively.
Monroe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Monroe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Monroe misses with a head shot. Knox wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Monroe.
#T1# Knox wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Monroe.
Monroe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Monroe looking to ground and pound but Knox is blocking nicely. Monroe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Knox?
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monroe on the ground. Knox tries to hold on but Monroe postures up. A nice elbow there by Monroe. Monroe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Knox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monroe misses with a head shot. Monroe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Knox because Monroe loaded up on that one. #T2# Monroe unloads with some shots from mount but Knox bucks and avoids them well.
Monroe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Monroe landing strikes from the mount. Monroe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Monroe throws some wild stikes that Knox manages to avoid easily.
Knox in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Monroe working his ground and pound in the gym. Monroe working away from the top, dropping strikes. Monroe landing punches. Monroe with shots to the head and body - Knox looks very uncomfortable down there. Monroe tries to control but Knox wriggling away. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Monroe is in the full mount, landing strikes. Monroe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Knox can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Monroe sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3# Monroe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Monroe looking to ground and pound but Knox is blocking nicely. Monroe with shots to the head and body - Knox looks very uncomfortable down there. Monroe with a couple of short strikes. Knox wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Monroe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knox is breathing heavily. Monroe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Knox?
Monroe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Knox taking shots to the head. Monroe raining down hammerfists from mount. Monroe breaks from Knox's wrist control and lands an elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monroe landing strikes from the mount and Knox is in trouble! Monroe scoring with strikes but Knox is staying in there. BOOM! Monroe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Monroe looking to finish Knox with some ground and pound. This is bad for Knox! Knox holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Monroe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Monroe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2# Monroe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Monroe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Knox can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Monroe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Monroe misses with a head shot.#SUB2# Monroe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knox is bucking up trying to escape but Monroe cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Monroe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Monroe dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monroe momentarily.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Billy Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range. #TD2# Monroe shoots in and bounces Knox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Monroe lands a couple of digs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knox keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully. Monroe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knox's head.#T1# Monroe postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it. Monroe pushing down on Knox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Monroe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Monroe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Monroe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Monroe. Monroe trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom. Monroe thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Monroe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Monroe working over Knox with some ground and pound. Knox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Monroe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Knox! #T2# Monroe working Knox over with strikes here. Monroe working the ground and pound effectively.
Monroe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Monroe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monroe unloading with bombs! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Monroe dominating with strikes here. Monroe with a couple of short strikes. Monroe lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2# Knox is rocked! Monroe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Monroe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Monroe punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3# Monroe throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Knox because Monroe loaded up on that one. Monroe landing shots from mount. Monroe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Monroe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Billy Monroe has got the better of the ground game so far. Monroe is in the full mount, landing strikes. Monroe controlling the pace for now. Monroe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Monroe lands a big shot there that rocks Knox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Monroe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Knox holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Monroe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Monroe with good strikes from the mount here!#T4##SUB2# Monroe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knox can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Knox avoids a series of strikes thrown by Monroe.
Monroe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Monroe landing strikes from the mount. Monroe dominating with strikes here. Monroe landing punches. Monroe working Knox over with strikes here. Knox is in a horrible position here. Monroe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Monroe looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Monroe throws a jab when Knox was well out of range. Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Monroe misses with a hook. Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
As Monroe tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Monroe manages to avoid the attempt. Monroe throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease. Monroe misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut. Nice uppercut there from Monroe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand! Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Monroe eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1##TD2# Monroe gets a double leg takedown into Knox's guard. Monroe landing some decent shots from guard. Monroe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Monroe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Monroe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Knox parries the strikes from Monroe easily there. Monroe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knox to escape.
Monroe is working Knox over with some ground and pound from side control. Monroe tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. An elbow from Monroe crashes against the mat.
#T2# Monroe throws a strike aimed at the side of Knox's head but Knox avoids it well. Monroe trying to control the position but Knox is working away. #SUB2# Monroe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knox, who protects the arm well. Knox parries the strikes from Monroe easily there. Monroe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knox to escape.
Monroe working the ground and pound but Knox is defending the strikes. Knox parries the strikes from Monroe easily there. Monroe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knox to escape.
Monroe throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Monroe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Knox takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Monroe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knox, who protects the arm well. Theta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Monroe throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Monroe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Knox! Monroe working the ground and pound effectively.
Monroe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Knox's face.
Monroe lands a heavy elbow. Monroe looking to finish Knox with some ground and pound. This is bad for Knox!#SUB2# Monroe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. A nice elbow there by Monroe. Monroe cracks Knox with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4# Monroe landing shots from mount. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monroe is landing with some decent strikes but Knox is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Monroe landing punches. Knox takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Monroe's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Monroe! Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Monroe waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
SFN7 London 3
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Monroe. Monroe dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch. Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand. A nice combination there by Monroe.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jones throws a combination that misses and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand. Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Monroe looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well. Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! Monroe checks a leg kick nicely. Jones motions for Monroe to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jones swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Left hook, right uppercut from Jones. Jones looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well. Monroe throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Greg Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Monroe works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination. Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe. Monroe throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Jones throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range. Jones cracks Monroe with a good jab. The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Monroe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Monroe avoids the body shot from Jones.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Monroe looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Monroe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monroe duly obliges. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones slips a straight right by Monroe. Jones slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Monroe misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe. Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jones misses with a double jab.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Monroe throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones. Monroe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Monroe misses with the combination.
Jones throws a hook but Monroe blocks it. Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Jones looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well. Jones tried to score with a low kick but Monroe checks it. Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head. Jones throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It looked like Monroe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jones throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily. Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. #T3# Monroe slips under a jab from Jones. Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones. Monroe misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Nice shot lands for Jones. A big right from Monroe misses. Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination. Jones with a hook. The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Monroe misses with a wild body shot. Jones slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Monroe throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease. Jones is looking for the big counter here. Monroe tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4# Monroe misses with an uppercut. As Monroe backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Monroe manages to avoid it all. Jones throws a shot to the body.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react. Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Monroe avoids it. Jones throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off. Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand. Monroe throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease. Monroe is breathing heavily. Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones. Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. 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 Billy Monroe 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. #R2# Monroe throws a jab when Jones was well out of range. A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Monroe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monroe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Some wild striking there from Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monroe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Monroe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken 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! Monroe looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well. Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2# Monroe is rocked! Jones misses with a double jab
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Jones looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range. Monroe is looking for a counter combo. Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Monroe throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease. Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss. Monroe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Monroe walks into a stiff left hand from Jones. Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monroe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Monroe is looking for a counter combo. Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing. Monroe scores with a jab to the body. A jab lands there for Jones. Jones throws a low kick but Monroe avoids it. Monroe looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. Monroe lands with a nice body kick. Jones lands with a nice combination. Monroe backs away looking to recover. Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones misses with a straight left. Monroe seems to have got his legs back now. Monroe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
A combination from Monroe does no damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Monroe avoids the body shot from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice shot by Jones. The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monroe doesn't seem phased though. Billy Monroe is winning the standup battle so far. Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Monroe misses with a body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jones slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Monroe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Monroe scores with a body shot.
Jones misses with a looping left. Jones stalks Monroe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monroe's face. Monroe staggers backwards, shaken. Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Billy Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. 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! Jones thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4# Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it. Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Monroe swinging wildly here.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Monroe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way. Jones scores with the left hand. Monroe knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease. Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Jones works over Monroe's head and body with a nice combination. Left hook, right uppercut from Monroe. Jones throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Monroe misses with the combination.
Monroe misses the shot to the body. Jones connects with a jab. Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Jones stalks Monroe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monroe's face. Monroe staggers backwards, shaken. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Monroe slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Monroe walks into a stiff left hand from Jones. Monroe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monroe there as he acknowledges the shot. Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe. Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Monroe slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Donk. Monroe catches Jones right on the button with a cross. No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Jones misses with the combination.
It looked like Monroe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Monroe cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Monroe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Good shot there by Monroe. Jones dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range. Monroe moves away from the strike by Jones. Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones. Monroe throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. #T2# Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monroe connects with a crisp jab. Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a leg kick but Monroe sees it coming and moves out of range. Monroe lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing. Monroe throws a hook but Jones blocks it. Monroe throws a leg kick but Jones moved away. Monroe slips a jab from Jones. Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jones throws a big shot that misses. Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.#T3# Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing. Monroe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jones throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease. A nice combination there by Monroe.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe. Jones moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab. Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones. Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monroe circles away quickly and effectively. Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Monroe 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.#T4# The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Monroe works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination. Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a series of punches but Monroe moves out of range. Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Danga de danga de dang - Monroe scores with a four punch combination! Jones throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Monroe tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Monroe throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jones scores with a hook. Jones cracks Monroe with an open hand slap. Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe. Jones throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Greg Jones. Well Jones 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Jones! Billy Monroe was interviewed post fight and said 'This guy was on steroids'.
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Event:
SFN5 Amsterdam
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1# Leif swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leif misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a series of strikes. Leif will be more careful next time no doubt. Monroe looks to throw the jab but Leif is out of range. Leif works Monroe's body with a nice hook. Leif misses with a hook
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand. Leif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe staying out of range there. Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Leif darts in trying to clinch and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. Monroe closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT# It looks like Bum Leif has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monroe tries to bum rush Leif with a series of wild strikes but Leif uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Monroe scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Leif throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A shot to the liver by Leif. Beautiful body shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monroe checks a leg kick. A jab lands there for Leif. Leif misses with a looping right. A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leif eats them both and turns towards Monroe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Leif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe. Monroe cracks Leif with an open hand slap. Leif's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye. Leif throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Monroe throws a series of punches but Leif moves out of range. Leif replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Monroe blocks it well. Monroe throws a right hand that Leif ducks under and follows up with a left that Leif also avoids with ease. Bum Leif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monroe misses with the combination.
Leif listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2# Monroe is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Monroe slips under a jab from Leif. Monroe connects with a single shot there. Leif misses with a left hand and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Leif swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a right hand to the body. Leif throws a leg kick which misses Monroe's front leg but catches the back leg as Monroe tries to avoid it. Leif has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Monroe throws a right hand that Leif ducks under and follows up with a left that Leif also avoids with ease. Leif will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leif looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range. Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leif moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leif just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Leif just misses with a punch to the body.
Leif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it. Leif moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off. Monroe is looking for a counter combo. Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leif scores with a hook to the body. Monroe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Leif looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3# Leif 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. Monroe misses with an uppercut. The crowd cheers as Leif lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monroe doesn't seem phased though. Leif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe. Leif misses with a hook to the body
and Monroe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leif moves away. Monroe swinging wildly here.
Leif throws a body shot but no joy. Monroe moves out of range as Leif strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Monroe misses the target. Leif fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monroe is out of range. Leif throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease. Leif throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Monroe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leif momentarily.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monroe lands with a straight right. Leif didn't see that one coming.#T4# Leif thuds his right hand into Monroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Leif misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leif attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Monroe connects with a single shot there. Leif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away. Monroe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A clash of legs there as Monroe blocks the low kick. Monroe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Leif throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Monroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Leif throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it. Leif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe slips a jab from Leif. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Monroe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Monroe takes a shot right to the bread basket. Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
Leif slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Monroe checks the leg kick. 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 Billy Monroe will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bum Leif's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Monroe lands with a straight right. Leif didn't see that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Leif. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet. Leif misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely. Monroe catches Leif with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leif takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses. Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Leif throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Leif scores with a jab to the head.
Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leif circles away quickly and effectively. Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leif. Leif throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range. Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leif throws a leg kick that misses. Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Monroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monroe tries to bum rush Leif with a series of wild strikes but Leif uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Leif thows a leg kick but Monroe checks it and Monroe counters with a left and a right that stings Leif. Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leif.
#T1# Leif lands a jab to Monroe's midsection. Leif closes the distance looking to clinch and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Leif clobbers Monroe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Leif scores with a shot to the body.
Leif dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leif moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Leif jabs Monroe right on the nose. Monroe blinks but takes it well. A nice leg kick lands there from Leif. Leif tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away. Leif lands a jab to Monroe's midsection.#CL2# Leif rushes Monroe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Leif has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe. #T2##BC2# Leif breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Leif lands with an overhand left. Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Leif scores with a hook. Monroe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Leif throws a leg kick and Monroe counters with a series of strikes. Leif will be more careful next time no doubt. Monroe is working the combinations to good effect here. Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing. Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leif circles away quickly and effectively. Monroe seems to have got his legs back now. Leif takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Leif pounces like a tiger and cracks Monroe with a vicious hook! Monroe is down but not out! Leif follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bum Leif! Billy Monroe spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy was on steroids'.
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Event:
SFN4 St Petersburg
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1# Monroe cracks Curtain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Monroe works over Curtain's head and body with a nice combination. The fight stays on the outside here - Curtain looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Monroe scores with a shot to the body.
Curtain shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily. Billy Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curtain. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monroe!
Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Curtain. Curtain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1# Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Monroe. No joy for Curtain on that attempt. Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Billy Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annette Curtain. Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Curtain. It looked like Monroe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right. Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Curtain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monroe is looking to counter punch. Curtain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Curtain needs to keep his hands up - Monroe had a free shot at his head there.#T2# Horrible takedown attempt by Curtain or perhaps it was just good defense by Monroe, which made it look bad. Curtain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice uppercut there from Monroe. Curtain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Monroe looks to land a combination but Curtain avoids it well. Curtain walks into a left hand. Monroe lands with a straight right. Curtain didn't see that one coming.#T3# Monroe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curtain drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monroe defends it well. Monroe throws a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Curtain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Curtain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Monroe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monroe. Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtain circles away quickly and effectively. Curtain misses with a takedown attempt and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe. Billy Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Curtain fails with the takedown. Monroe is working the combinations to good effect here. No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action! Curtain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. No luck for Curtain with that takedown attempt. Curtain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monroe circles away. Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Nice takedown defense from Monroe. No joy for Curtain on that attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Monroe 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# Curtain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monroe cracks Curtain with an open hand slap. Curtain goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward. Curtain closes the distance looking to clinch enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab. Monroe swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtain. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe lands the left hand. Monroe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Monroe misses its target. Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Curtain with the counter takedown but Monroe avoids it easily.#T1# A combination from Monroe does no damage. Curtain dives in for a single leg takedown but Monroe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curtain tries to counter with a clinch but Monroe shakes him off and moves away. Curtain doesn't succeed with the takedown and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Billy Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annette Curtain. Monroe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curtain circles away quickly and effectively. Curtain walks into a left hand. Curtain tries to clinch but Monroe moves away and Curtain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss. Billy Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Monroe lands with a nice body punch. Curtain walks into a left hand. #T2# Curtain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Billy Monroe is winning the standup battle so far. Curtain darts in looking for a takedown but Monroe gets double underhooks and turns Curtain 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! A combination from Monroe does no damage. Monroe sets himself, and Curtain steps forward looking for the clinch! Monroe avoids it this time. Monroe scores with a nice right hand.
Monroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A combination from Monroe does no damage. Curtain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Monroe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Monroe works over Curtain's head and body with a nice combination. Monroe scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Curtain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Monroe cracks Curtain with a right hand to the side of the head. Monroe throws a right hand that Curtain ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtain also avoids with ease. Curtain feints the counter takedown.#T3# Curtain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curtain is looking to clinch. It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtain can do to turn this around? Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Curtain shoots in looking for a takedown but Monroe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curtain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Curtain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monroe swivels and escapes. Curtain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe leaves Curtain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Curtain is trying desperately to land a takedown but Monroe is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Curtain. Monroe connects with a looping right hand.
#T4# Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Curtain doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Monroe with a hook. A punch combination from Monroe misses. Curtain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monroe lands an overhand right.#CL# Monroe gets a clinch. Monroe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Curtain trying to stall but Monroe improves his position.
#BC# Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Curtain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Curtain tries for a takedown but Monroe circles away easily and Monroe counters with a lovely shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Monroe dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Curtain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Curtain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2# Curtain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monroe has escaped the position, nice work there. Monroe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Curtain's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Monroe is not content to let Curtain control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Curtain is trying to work for a kimura but Monroe is defending well.
Monroe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# Curtain is looking to stall here but Monroe recovers full guard. #SUB2# Curtain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Monroe dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Curtain is looking for a triangle but Monroe pushes his legs off easily.
Curtain pulls Monroe in to control the position. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Monroe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Curtain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2# Curtain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monroe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Monroe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Monroe lands with a cross. Monroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curtain. Monroe connects with a body shot that sends Curtain's belly button to the back. Curtain shoots in and drives through. Monroe sprawls well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Curtain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2# Curtain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Monroe quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Monroe has one foot on Curtain's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Monroe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Monroe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Monroe! A determined Billy Monroe 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! Annette Curtain was interviewed post fight and said 'Gutted'.
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Event:
SFC13 - Yol vs Hong
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1# Kryszak shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kryszak misses with a body shot.
Monroe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monroe wants it to stay on the feet. Kryszak is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kryszak wants to clinch up but Monroe keeps it at a distance. Kryszak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monroe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kryszak thinking. Kryszak dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe lands a glancing blow to the side of Kryszak's head. Kryszak shoots in looking for a takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl out of it but Kryszak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monroe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojciech Kryszak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top. Some wild striking there from Monroe.
Kryszak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monroe tries to counter with a clinch but Kryszak shakes him off and moves away. Kryszak fails with a takedown attempt from distance. As Kryszak backs off Monroe throws a huge counter combo but Kryszak manages to avoid it all. Kryszak is breathing heavily.#CL2# Monroe forces Kryszak back against the cage and clinches. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monroe 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. Kryszak is trying to break the clinch but Monroe has him pressed against the cage. Monroe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kryszak is defending well for now. Monroe prevents Kryszak from breaking the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Monroe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kryszak wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# Monroe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kryszak prevents it.
Monroe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kryszak backwards. A shot in the inside from Monroe. A body shot lands from Monroe.
#BC2# Monroe breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Monroe moves into the clinch. Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kryszak backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kryszak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Monroe smiles and moves away.
#CL# Kryszak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Monroe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Monroe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Monroe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Kryszak wants to stand and escape but instead Monroe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3# Monroe stands up over Kryszak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Monroe scoring with punches to the head and body. Monroe is in close to Kryszak's body, working some short punches and elbows. Monroe sitting in guard, not really doing much. Monroe stands up over Kryszak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Monroe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Monroe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Monroe stands up over Kryszak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Monroe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kryszak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monroe controls the pace. Kryszak can't keep his opponent in guard - Monroe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Monroe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4# Monroe lands strikes from half guard. Monroe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kryszak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monroe on the ground.#SUB2# Monroe seems to be working for a kimura but Kryszak defends the submission attempt. Monroe sitting and controlling from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Monroe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Monroe won't let Kryszak get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Monroe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monroe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kryszak is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Monroe dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kryszak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Monroe fails with a takedown attempt. Kryszak doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Kryszak misses with a series of wild punches.
Kryszak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Kryszak is predictable there and Monroe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Monroe digs a good body shot into Kryszak's ribs. Monroe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1# Kryszak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Monroe counter with a right hand. Kryszak shoots for a double leg takedown but Monroe sprawls well. He's pushed Kryszak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Monroe lands a head shot. Monroe throws a series of punches but Kryszak moves out of range. Monroe lands with an overhand left. Monroe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice uppercut lands for Monroe. That snapped Kryszak's head back.
Monroe connects with the punch. Jab from Monroe. Monroe lands a jab to the head.
Monroe lands a right hook 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!#TD2# Monroe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2# Monroe controlling the action here. Monroe works his way into full mount! A nice elbow there by Monroe.#SUB2# Monroe is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Monroe extends the arm and Kryszak is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Monroe! Billy Monroe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
VTT 1: Genesis
Date: May 04, 2017 |
#R1# Mack with a nice cross. Mack is looking to slow Monroe down with leg kicks. Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monroe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mack backs up against the ropes.
Mack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Mack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Billy Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mack cracks Monroe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Monroe throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily. Mack misses with a looping right. Mack moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off. Monroe misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Monroe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mack. A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe. Mack dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Mack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Mack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1# Monroe shoots in and drives through. Mack sprawls well. Monroe is breathing heavily. Monroe misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely. Mack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mack tries to bum rush Monroe with a series of wild strikes but Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mack lands a jab-cross combination. Mack throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Monroe swinging wildly here.
Mack throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem. Mack throws a leg kick which misses Monroe's front leg but catches the back leg as Monroe tries to avoid it. Mack lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Monroe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mack. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Monroe throws a right hand that Mack ducks under and follows up with a left that Mack also avoids with ease. Mack scores with a kick to the midsection. Mack connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2# Mack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe. A cross from Mack lands.#ROC2# Monroe is rocked! Monroe shoots in for a takedown but Mack shows good takedown defense. Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Monroe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mack. That one must have hurt. Monroe seems to have got his legs back now. Nice shot by Mack. Mack dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Monroe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monroe there as he acknowledges the shot. Mack scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Mack darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Mack jabs Monroe right on the nose. Monroe blinks but takes it well. Monroe walks into a left hand. Mack cracks Monroe on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Monroe falls backwards against the ropes. Mack follows up with more strikes that drop Monroe to his knees. Mack keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Monroe! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heny Mack! Heny Mack managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview. In defeat, Billy Monroe stepped up to the mic, saying 'This guy was on steroids.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Monroe swinging wildly here.
Mcintyre is looking to counter with head kicks. Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss. Mcintyre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Monroe.
#KD2# Monroe lands a left and a right that send Mcintyre crashing to the mat, dazed. Monroe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Mcintyre is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right followed by a crushing left from Monroe knocks Mcintyre out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Monroe! Billy Monroe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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