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Event:
RFC: Eye vs. Halli
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harengody scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.
McMonster takes a swing at Harengody's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
McMonster closes the distance and clinches.
McMonster blocking some punches.
McMonster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
McMonster gets control of Harengody's arms and successfully pulls guard. McMonster will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harengody throws a strike but McMonster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Harengody looking for a sweep. Not yet Harengody, not yet.
Harengody preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McMonster wants to pass the guard but Harengody is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMonster wants to control from the top but Harengody keeps moving. #T1#
McMonster tries to free his leg and advance position but Harengody is retaining full guard.
Harengody keeping moving, preventing McMonster from controlling successfully.
Harengody controls McMonster momentarily but McMonster frees himself.
Harengody wants to sweep here but McMonster controlling him for the moment.
McMonster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harengody trying to keep a closed guard but McMonster is proving a slippery customer.
McMonster trying to control the position from guard on top but Harengody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McMonster 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McMonster doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Harengody counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harengody.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMonster.
Harengody throws a punch but it's blocked by McMonster. #TD2#
McMonster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if McMonster 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.
Harengody is trying to stand back up but McMonster is controlling him
#T3#
Harengody trying to control here.
McMonster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McMonster tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Harengody.
Harengody blocking the ground and pound attempt from McMonster.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMonster moves into full mount! Harengody won't be happy about that! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McMonster prevents Harengody from getting the reversal.
McMonster dominating with strikes here.
McMonster punching from mount but Harengody doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McMonster lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McMonster wants to control the pace but Harengody is squirming around nicely.
McMonster controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harengody is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McMonster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McMonster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Harengody gets caught napping as McMonster dives in and scores a takedown. Harengody manages to retain guard.
Harengody looking for a sweep. Not yet Harengody, not yet.
Harengody is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McMonster lands a couple of elbows.
Harengody not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McMonster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMonster is pushing down on Harengody's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harengody is fighting to maintain full guard but McMonster has managed to sneak the leg through.
McMonster winds up and cracks Harengody with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harengody is looking to control McMonster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harengody avoid being mounted?
McMonster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McMonster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Harengody is refusing to be controlled, as McMonster sits in half guard.
Well, if McMonster 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.
McMonster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMonster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMonster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McMonster frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McMonster looking to control but Harengody is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McMonster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McMonster controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
McMonster goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Harengody turns into him and now he's in McMonster's guard.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMonster is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McMonster throws a big elbow that misses.
McMonster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McMonster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harengody swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McMonster controls from within his opponent's guard.
McMonster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harengody is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McMonster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McMonster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McMonster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McMonster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harengody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harengody blocks a head kick by McMonster.
Harengody cracks McMonster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harengody circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Harengody decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McMonster's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harengody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harengody throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
McMonster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harengody defends it easily.
McMonster trying to keep a closed guard but Harengody is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
McMonster is looking to stand up but Harengody isn't so interested in that idea.
Harengody throws a big elbow that misses.
Harengody in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harengody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harengody is looking to work some ground and pound but McMonster has wrist control.
Harengody in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
McMonster is looking for a triangle but Harengody pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
McMonster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harengody escapes and throws McMonster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harengody throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dale Harengody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McMonster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McMonster struggling a bit here.
McMonster managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harengody.
McMonster can't do much from the bottom here.
McMonster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harengody haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McMonster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McMonster defending against the ground and pound.
Mike McMonster has got the better of the ground game so far.
McMonster is trying to get back to half guard.
Harengody working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Harengody cracks McMonster with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McMonster holds on to Harengody's head and controls the position momentarily.
Harengody landing strikes.
Harengody looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McMonster is avoiding damage well.
Harengody in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McMonster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McMonster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harengody working the head and body with strikes.
Harengody missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harengody throwing shots but McMonster is blocking nicely.
Harengody stops McMonster from getting back to his feet.
McMonster wants to get back to full guard but Harengody has passed into side control.#T4#
McMonster on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Harengody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harengody lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McMonster down.
McMonster wants to control but Harengody postures up.
McMonster sneaks back into half guard.
Harengody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Harengody is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
McMonster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Harengody showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMonster 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McMonster! |
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Event:
GDL 17: Dentler v Byczkiewicz
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
McMonster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
McMonster drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
McMonster isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Khan stacks McMonster 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 Khan!
McMonster is not content to let Khan control the position.
McMonster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMonster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Khan is taking a breather. McMonster 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.
McMonster wants to sweep but Khan has passed to side control!
McMonster is looking for a sweep.
McMonster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Khan prevents McMonster from improving his position.
Khan controlling the action here.
Khan tries to stand and escape but McMonster is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McMonster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khan is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McMonster looking for a kimura from the bottom but Khan passes into side control!
McMonster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Khan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
McMonster tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMonster.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMonster. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMonster misses with a right hand
and McMonster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.
Khan's jab looks to have found its range, popping McMonster under the eye.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but McMonster is just out of range.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from McMonster.
Khan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McMonster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - McMonster scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMonster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMonster shoots for a double leg takedown but Khan sprawls well. He's pushed McMonster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khan throwing a counter right hand but McMonster manages to avoid it.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
McMonster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Khan cracks McMonster with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McMonster looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Khan finish him?
#ROC#
McMonster is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMonster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
McMonster scores with a jab.
Genghis Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMonster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan drops McMonster with a straight left! Oh this is bad for McMonster! Khan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genghis Khan!
Genghis Khan very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
GDL 13: Muhapuro v Legba
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Martinez misses with a straight left.
McMonster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McMonster 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 jab from McMonster finds it's way through Martinez's defenses.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Martinez has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martinez.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by McMonster.
McMonster blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez leaning his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Martinez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McMonster tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez misses with a body punch.
Martinez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McMonster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMonster tries for a takedown but Martinez manages to get underhooks.
McMonster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards. #T1#
McMonster tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing McMonster back against the cage.
Martinez prevents a body shot from McMonster.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinez.
McMonster blocks a body shot from Martinez.
A short left from McMonster.
Nice body punch from McMonster.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMonster struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
McMonster is struggling to control the position.
McMonster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow. #BC2#
McMonster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez throws a hook but McMonster avoids it easily.
Martinez scores with a nice strike.
McMonster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
McMonster dips to his left and cracks Martinez with an uppercut!
McMonster avoids the body shot from Martinez.
#T2#
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
And McMonster tries to counter it with a takedown but Martinez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
McMonster pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
McMonster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMonster.
McMonster misses with a punch to the body.
McMonster prevents a body shot from Martinez.
McMonster prevents a body shot from Martinez. #BC2#
McMonster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martinez throws a lazy uppercut
and McMonster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinez walks into a straight right hand from McMonster.
McMonster misses with a jab, cross combination.
McMonster misses with an uppercut.
Fernando Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMonster missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
McMonster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McMonster is in Martinez's guard.
McMonster connects with a couple of short punches.
Martinez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McMonster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMonster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McMonster trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
McMonster throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
McMonster throwing strikes but missing.
McMonster advances position into side control!
McMonster working the head with strikes.
Martinez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4##SUB2#
McMonster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martinez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McMonster is working Martinez over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC2#
Martinez is rocked!
McMonster in side control lands a decent elbow.
McMonster scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Martinez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McMonster can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McMonster!
A victorious Mike McMonster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GDL 10: Clark v McMonster
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McMonster has a takedown stuffed.
McMonster misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.
Clark misses the jab.
McMonster feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMonster shoots and misses
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McMonster.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Clark looks to throw the jab but McMonster is out of range.
It seemed like McMonster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
McMonster misses with a takedown
and Clark counters with a right hand from hell and McMonster is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Clark!
Joe Clark retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Joe Clark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GDL 6: Stroganov v Poika
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Kekkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMonster was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekkonen.
It looked like McMonster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kekkonen misses with a body shot.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kekkonen misses with a shot to the body
and McMonster counters with a straight right hand.
Kekkonen slips a straight right by McMonster.
A jab from Kekkonen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and McMonster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McMonster.
Kekkonen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMonster wants to control from the top but Kekkonen keeps moving.
Kekkonen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
McMonster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekkonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McMonster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McMonster slips nicely into half guard.
Kekkonen punching from the bottom.
Kekkonen taking some punishment here, with McMonster in his half guard.
McMonster is thwarting Kekkonen's attempts to control the position.
McMonster controlling the action here.
McMonster trying to pass the guard but Kekkonen defending well.
Kekkonen is refusing to be controlled, as McMonster sits in half guard.
McMonster 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.
McMonster prevents Kekkonen from improving his position.#T2#
Kekkonen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kekkonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kekkonen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kekkonen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kekkonen tries to get to full guard but McMonster has control of the leg.
McMonster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McMonster uses his free foot to push down on Kekkonen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kekkonen.
McMonster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T3#
Kekkonen is squirming around, avoiding McMonster's attempts to control the action.
Kekkonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kekkonen regains half guard.
McMonster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kekkonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMonster scores with a couple of nice shots.
McMonster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Kekkonen is rocked!
Kekkonen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kekkonen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMonster is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McMonster lands a couple of good shots and Kekkonen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kekkonen is still in real trouble! Can McMonster finish him?
McMonster tries to keep control of the position but Kekkonen is staying busy.
Kekkonen seems to have recovered his senses.
McMonster is trying to stick to Kekkonen's back but Kekkonen is turning into McMonster. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McMonster's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen wants to pass the guard but McMonster is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
McMonster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McMonster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMonster tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekkonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McMonster's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMonster is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McMonster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that McMonster has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kekkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMonster's guard. #REVB#
Kekkonen lands a couple of elbows.
McMonster looking for a sweep. Not yet McMonster, not yet.
McMonster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kekkonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McMonster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McMonster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McMonster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McMonster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sauli Kekkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekkonen dips to his left and cracks McMonster with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.
Kekkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMonster was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekkonen.
McMonster is looking to counter punch.
Kekkonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kekkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMonster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McMonster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekkonen can do to turn this around?#KD2#
Kekkonen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends McMonster sprawling to the canvas. Kekkonen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can McMonster hang on? #ROC2#
McMonster is rocked!#T1#
Kekkonen controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, McMonster is out! Kekkonen gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sauli Kekkonen!
A victorious Sauli Kekkonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
WPFA I: The Alpha vs The King
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Real cracks McMonster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.
Real avoids the body shot from McMonster.
An attempted straight right counter from Real misses the target.
Real slips a straight right by McMonster.
Real throwing a counter right hand but McMonster manages to avoid it.#TD2#
McMonster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McMonster showed some decent athleticism there.
McMonster 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. #CUT2#
It looks like Un Real has been cut.
McMonster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McMonster drops an elbow to the side of Real's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from McMonster. #CUT2#
Un Real's cut is getting worse.
McMonster working over Real with some ground and pound. Real looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#
Un Real's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Un Real's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike McMonster!
Mike McMonster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WPFA: Hellraising
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Fothergill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.
McMonster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that McMonster has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Fothergill has knocked McMonster down with a huge combo! Fothergill steps away and waves a wobbly McMonster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
McMonster is rocked!
Fothergill drops McMonster with a naaaaasty hook - McMonster is in real trouble here! Fothergill dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Fothergill!
Post fight, an emotional Jimmy Fothergill said 'Monsters don't phase me! Now enough of the cannon fodder and easy pickings, bring me that title! Al sithee!'.
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Event:
WPFA: Red, White, & Boom
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1#
McMonster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMonster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrasher.
Danga de danga de dang - McMonster scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Synister Thrasher has been cut.#CL2#
Thrasher has McMonster up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Thrasher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrasher swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Thrasher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thrasher controlling from the top position.
McMonster tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Thrasher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thrasher tries to free his leg and advance position but McMonster is retaining full guard.
Thrasher connects with a couple of short punches.
McMonster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McMonster controls Thrasher momentarily but Thrasher frees himself.
McMonster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McMonster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thrasher wants to improve his position but McMonster is controlling well.
Thrasher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McMonster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thrasher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thrasher can do anything to dispel that myth.
McMonster lands with a punch from half guard.
McMonster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from McMonster there. #ROC#
Thrasher is rocked!
McMonster has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMonster lands a big elbow - Thrasher is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for McMonster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McMonster!
Mike McMonster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
McMonster scores with a takedown into Bollocks's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMonster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMonster trying to control the position from guard on top but Bollocks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMonster forces his way into half guard.
McMonster thows a huge punch but Bollocks dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McMonster lands a nice short elbow.#ES#
Bollocks has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McMonster is on him like a limpet, forcing Bollocks back against the cage.
McMonster lands an uppercut.
Bollocks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McMonster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from McMonster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMonster has Bollocks pushed against the cage.
Bollocks gets underhooks to prevent McMonster's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Come on McMonster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McMonster is trying to push Bollocks away but Bollocks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bollocks tries to break free but McMonster pushes him back against the cage.
McMonster has a couple of punches blocked by Bollocks.
#TD2#
McMonster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMonster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McMonster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bollocks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McMonster.
McMonster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bollocks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bollocks is trying to control but can't.
McMonster 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.
McMonster wants to pass the guard but Bollocks is defending well.
McMonster is trying to control. Bollocks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
McMonster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McMonster thows a huge punch but Bollocks dodges it nicely.
Bollocks flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McMonster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McMonster is trying to control. Bollocks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bollocks wants to improve his position but McMonster is controlling well.
McMonster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McMonster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bollocks looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
McMonster trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McMonster connects with a nice short shot to Bollocks's temple.
McMonster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McMonster working the head and body with strikes.
Bollocks trying to control from the bottom.
McMonster is nestled in close to Bollocks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bollocks has hold of McMonster's hands but McMonster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
McMonster is looking to take a break and control but Bollocks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMonster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McMonster working over Bollocks with some ground and pound. Bollocks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McMonster moves nicely into side control.
Bollocks can't do much from the bottom here.
McMonster grinds an elbow into Bollocks's temple.
Bollocks gets back to half guard.
McMonster trying to control from half guard but Bollocks is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McMonster dominated that round.
That's time! Bollocks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McMonster lands with a hook. Bollocks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colin Bollocks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMonster shoots in but Bollocks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bollocks is looking to counter the offense by McMonster and move into the clinch.#TD2#
McMonster 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.
Bollocks keeping moving, preventing McMonster from controlling successfully.
Bollocks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McMonster throws a big elbow that misses.
McMonster chips away with some ground and pound.
McMonster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McMonster throwing strikes from guard but Bollocks blocks nicely.
McMonster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMonster controls from within his opponent's guard.
McMonster wants to control from the top but Bollocks keeps moving.
McMonster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bollocks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bollocks keeping moving, preventing McMonster from controlling successfully.
McMonster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bollocks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McMonster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McMonster postures up and lands a big shot to Bollocks's brow.
McMonster postures up.
Bollocks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McMonster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McMonster trying to control the position.
Bollocks wants to control from the top but McMonster keeps moving. #T3#
Bollocks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bollocks wants to stand but McMonster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McMonster looking for a sweep. Not yet McMonster, not yet.
McMonster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bollocks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McMonster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bollocks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McMonster cracks Bollocks with a solid left hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McMonster working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McMonster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mike McMonster has got the better of the ground game so far.
McMonster scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Bollocks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McMonster lands a nice forearm strike.
McMonster landing a few strikes.
Bollocks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McMonster in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McMonster scoring with punches and elbows.
McMonster wants to control but Bollocks is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMonster scores with punches from side control.
Bollocks taking a bit of punishment here - McMonster scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bollocks is not content to let McMonster control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McMonster 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##CL2#
McMonster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bollocks is trying to break the clinch but McMonster has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Bollocks has McMonster pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bollocks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McMonster tumbling to the mat - Bollocks dives into McMonster's guard.
McMonster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bollocks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMonster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMonster wants to control from the top but Bollocks keeps moving.
McMonster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
McMonster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McMonster with a nice head shot there.
Bollocks has momentary wrist control but McMonster slips an elbow through the middle.
McMonster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McMonster tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bollocks's legs.
Bollocks is not content to let McMonster control the position.
McMonster working the ground and pound.
What's Bollocks going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
McMonster working the ground and pound. #T2#
McMonster trying to control the position but Bollocks is working away.
Bollocks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McMonster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McMonster in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McMonster cracks Bollocks with a big right hand but Bollocks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bollocks pushes McMonster away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McMonster gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
McMonster working the head with strikes.
McMonster landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McMonster in side control lands a decent elbow.
McMonster cracks Bollocks with a big right hand but Bollocks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McMonster is working Bollocks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bollocks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bollocks struggling a bit here.
McMonster working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Bollocks is rocked!
McMonster trying to control the action but Bollocks is working from the bottom.
Bollocks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Bollocks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
McMonster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bollocks keeps working.
Bollocks seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMonster cracks Bollocks with a big right hand but Bollocks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McMonster lands some shots froms side control.
McMonster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McMonster scoring with punches and elbows.
McMonster cracks Bollocks with a big elbow.
Mike McMonster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMonster staying calm.
Bollocks is looking to regain half guard here but McMonster keeps moving and retains side control.
Colin Bollocks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMonster in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McMonster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMonster 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McMonster!
After winning the bout, Mike McMonster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Real scores with a one two! McMonster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab from Real.
McMonster lands a nice shot that snaps Real's head back.
McMonster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McMonster misses with a wild combination.
McMonster has his takedown stuffed
and Real counters with a right hand to the body.
Real looks to land a combination. McMonster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.#CL#
Real darts in and clinches McMonster up against the cage.
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 frustrated look appears on Real's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Real lands with a light punch inside.
McMonster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Real looking to slow down the pace here.
Real makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Real throws a punch but it's blocked by McMonster. #T1#
Real lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Real stops a takedown attempt from McMonster.
McMonster tries to break free but Real pushes him back against the cage.
McMonster tries to throw a body punch but Real avoids it by throwing McMonster back against the cage.
Real lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Real fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Real throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McMonsters head.
Real lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
McMonster is rocked!
Real blocks a body shot from McMonster.
McMonster is still on wobbly legs! Can Real finish him?
McMonster takes a shot to the head.
McMonster lands a nice uppercut.
McMonster seems to have recovered his senses.
McMonster tries a body shot but Real blocks it.
A short uppercut from Real. #TD2#
McMonster works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Real definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McMonster looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMonster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Real's head.
McMonster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McMonster works over Real with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMonster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McMonster stays in close to Real's body and controls the position.
McMonster wants to control from the top but Real keeps moving.
McMonster postures up and lands a big shot to Real's brow.
McMonster controlling from the top position.
Real working a defensive guard here.
Real can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McMonster controls the pace.#T3#
McMonster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McMonster controlling from the top position.
McMonster postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McMonster scores with a takedown into Real's guard.
McMonster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Real is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McMonster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McMonster scores with punches from side control. #T4#
McMonster landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Real is working to avoid the ground and pound but McMonster connects with a decent elbow.
McMonster landing strikes.
McMonster working the head and body with strikes.
McMonster happy to just control the position for now.
McMonster looks up at the clock and then as Real takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McMonster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McMonster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Real keeps working.
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 Un Real will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McMonster'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#
McMonster throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Un Real has been cut.
Real getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McMonster wants to clinch up but Real keeps it at a distance.
McMonster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Real counters with a nice body shot.
McMonster with a poor takedown
and Real makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Real works McMonster's body with a nice hook.
McMonster throws a poor cross that misses
and McMonster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Un Real is winning the standup battle so far.
McMonster throws a sloppy body shot
and Real counters with a crisp right that sends McMonster to the canvas! Real follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Un Real!
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