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Event:
ICC 14: Yoshioka v Behar
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kiran closes the distance and pushes Monotowa back into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Monotowa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short body shot lands from Kiran as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiran.
Kiran prevents Monotowa from breaking the clinch.
Monotowa working hard to break the clinch.
Monotowa is trying to force a seperation but Kiran has the dominant position.
Kiran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kiran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Monotowa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiran has double underhooks.
Kiran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kiran - that landed with a thud.
Kiran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monotowa.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Kiran as the two fighters clinch.
Kiran scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kiran lands with a right to the head.
Kiran prevents Monotowa from breaking the clinch.
Kiran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Kiran works on Monotowa's body with a couple of short punches.
Monotowa is breathing heavily.
Kiran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Monotowa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiran scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monotowa can't break the clinch.
Kiran lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiran.
Monotowa is trying to break the clinch but Kiran is controlling him.
Kiran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monotowa working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kiran.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiran.
Kiran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kiran scores with a shot to the side of Monotowa's head.
Kiran scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Kiran.
Kiran is working Monotowa over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ovidio Kiran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Monotowa drops his hands for a split second and Kiran immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Monotowa face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kiran follows up with a right hand that knocks Monotowa into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ovidio Kiran!
A very excited looking Ovidio Kiran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ICC 10: Maltsev v Sonni
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Monotowa throws a head kick but Life moves out of range.
Life blocks a head kick by Monotowa.
Good shot there by Life.
Life blocks a head kick by Monotowa.
Life lands with an overhand left.
Monotowa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monotowa throws a sloppy head kick
and Life counters with a stiff right hand.
Monotowa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monotowa throws a chopping leg kick but Life manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Life looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monotowa moves forwards but Life connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Monotowa.
Miliki Monotowa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life works Monotowa's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Life lunges at Monotowa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monotowa's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Miliki Monotowa has been cut.
Life getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monotowa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Life was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Life with a hook.#ROC2#
Monotowa is rocked!
Monotowa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monotowa throws a head kick but Life moves out of range.
Monotowa tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Life throws a good cross that connects.
Monotowa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monotowa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Life ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monotowa is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Life cracks Monotowa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Life has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Monotowa to stand back up!
Oh Monotowa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Life is stalking Monotowa. Monotowa circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Life, and it's lights out! Monotowa really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). GP Life!
A relieved looking GP Life thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ICC CN 3: Maltsev v Monotowa 2
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Maltsev misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Monotowa. #CL#
Monotowa tries to keep at a distance but Maltsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maltsev tries to throw a body punch but Monotowa avoids it by throwing Maltsev back against the cage.
Monotowa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maltsev to keep the fight standing.
Monotowa tries to land knees in the clinch but Maltsev avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Maltsev - that landed with a thud.
Maltsev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Maltsev.
Monotowa missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev is working Monotowa over against the cage.
Monotowa misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Maltsev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maltsev.
Maltsev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maltsev 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.
Maltsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maltsev lands an uppercut.#T1#
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Monotowa.
Maltsev lands a nice uppercut.
Monotowa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monotowa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maltsev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Monotowa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maltsev is leaning against Monotowa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monotowa looks winded!
Maltsev slows down the pace here.
Monotowa trying to stall but Maltsev improves his position.
Maltsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Maltsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monotowa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maltsev's elbow.
Maltsev stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maltsev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monotowa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maltsev lands with a light punch inside.
Maltsev works on Monotowa's body with a couple of short punches.
Maltsev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Monotowa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maltsev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monotowa has a couple of punches blocked by Maltsev.
Maltsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Maltsev on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maltsev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maltsev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maltsev just leaning against Monotowa, taking a breather.
Maltsev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Maltsev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monotowas head.
Maltsev pushes Monotowa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maltsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maltsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maltsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maltsev.
Maltsev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Maltsev.
A bit of stalling here from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Maltsev lands a body punch. #BC#
Maltsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Maltsev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Maltsev forces Monotowa back against the cage and clinches.
Monotowa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maltsev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monotowa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maltsev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maltsev has Monotowa pushed against the cage.
Maltsev managing to block the knees to the body from Monotowa.
Maltsev managing to block the knees to the body from Monotowa.
Monotowa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maltsev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maltsev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maltsev lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Maltsev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Maltsev.
The referee calls for Maltsev to work.
Monotowa is breathing heavily.
Maltsev lands a body punch.
Maltsev presses Monotowa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
We've been informed that Monotowa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Maltsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Maltsev.
A short right from Maltsev.
A body shot lands from Maltsev.
Good body shot from Maltsev.
Monotowa tries to break the clinch but Maltsev is controlling the position.
Maltsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monotowa backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maltsev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maltsev works on Monotowa's body with a couple of short punches.
Monotowa takes a shot to the head.
Maltsev working hard to break the clinch.
Monotowa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yuri Maltsev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maltsev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Maltsev.
Maltsev blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Monotowa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maltsev lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Maltsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monotowa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maltsev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maltsev sizes up Monotowa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monotowa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maltsev misses with a wild body shot.
Maltsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Maltsev forces Monotowa back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maltsev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Monotowa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Maltsev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Maltsev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monotowa under the eye.
Monotowa misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Maltsev drives through and clinches with Monotowa against the cage.
Maltsev can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Maltsev.
Nice body punch from Maltsev - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Maltsev.
Monotowa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maltsev.
Monotowa takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev lands a right hand.
Maltsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maltsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monotowa can do to turn this around?
Maltsev is working Monotowa over against the cage.
Monotowa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maltsev lands with a left to the head.
Maltsev lands a nice shot 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!
Still in the clinch, Maltsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maltsev lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Maltsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Maltsev.
A short right from Maltsev on the inside.
Maltsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maltsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maltsev lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands a left hand.
Maltsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maltsev lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Monotowa is rocked!
Maltsev lands with a right to the head.
Monotowa is still on wobbly legs! Can Maltsev finish him?
Maltsev lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Maltsev.
Maltsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Maltsev breaks from the clinch.
Maltsev drops Monotowa with a straight right hand, right on the button! Maltsev follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Maltsev!
Yuri Maltsev retains his light heavyweight title!
Yuri Maltsev made sure to mention his sponsor, The Glue Factory in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ICC Combat Night 2
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Monotowa dives in and grabs Maltsev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maltsev pushes down on Monotowa's head and hops out.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Monotowa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maltsev.
Nice jab there from Maltsev.
Monotowa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maltsev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miliki Monotowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monotowa tries to clinch but Maltsev moves out of range.
Maltsev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monotowa tries to clinch but Maltsev moves away
and Maltsev counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monotowa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maltsev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monotowa tries to clinch there but Maltsev circles away.
Monotowa tries to clinch up but Maltsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Monotowa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maltsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Monotowa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monotowa.
Monotowa fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maltsev! But no joy.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Maltsev as Monotowa shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monotowa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monotowa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Maltsev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maltsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monotowa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maltsev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monotowa thinking. #T2#
Monotowa looks for a takedown but Maltsev sprawls well.
Monotowa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maltsev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monotowa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monotowa has a takedown stuffed.
Maltsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monotowa is breathing heavily.
Monotowa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maltsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monotowa tries to clinch up
and Maltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Maltsev 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#
Monotowa closes the distance but Maltsev moves to the side
and Maltsev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuri Maltsev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monotowa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maltsev's head.
Maltsev lands a jab to Monotowa's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from Maltsev. No joy for Monotowa on that attempt.
Monotowa wants to clinch.
Monotowa throws a head kick that misses.
Monotowa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maltsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maltsev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monotowa wants to clinch but Maltsev slips to the side
and Maltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monotowa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monotowa dives in for a single leg takedown but Maltsev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Maltsev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monotowa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maltsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Maltsev looks to throw the jab but Monotowa is out of range.
Monotowa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maltsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monotowa manages to avoid it.
Monotowa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monotowa throws a head kick that misses.
Maltsev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monotowa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Monotowa closes the distance and clinches.
Monotowa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maltsev stalling against the cage.
Monotowa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maltsev smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miliki Monotowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Maltsev as Monotowa shoots in.
Maltsev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monotowa rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maltsev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maltsev duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Miliki Monotowa has been cut.
Maltsev throws a lazy right hand but Monotowa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monotowa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maltsev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monotowa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monotowa with a poor takedown
letting Maltsev counter with a right hand. #T2#
Monotowa walks into a straight right hand from Maltsev.
Maltsev throws out a loose jab but Monotowa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monotowa moves to clinch but Maltsev breaks away
and Monotowa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maltsev throws a body punch but Monotowa moves out of range.
Maltsev leaves Monotowa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A cross from Maltsev lands.
Monotowa shoots in but Maltsev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monotowa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monotowa tries to clinch
and Maltsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maltsev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maltsev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Maltsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miliki Monotowa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Monotowa wants to clinch up but Maltsev keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Maltsev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monotowa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maltsev counters with a nice uppercut.
Miliki Monotowa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monotowa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maltsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maltsev misses with a shot to the body
and Monotowa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maltsev connects with a body shot that sends Monotowa's belly button to the back.
Monotowa tries to clinch
and Maltsev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monotowa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monotowa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Maltsev.
Monotowa darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Maltsev counters with a crisp one two that drops Monotowa! Maltsev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Monotowa to his feet! Monotowa is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Monotowa is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maltsev drops Monotowa with a huge uppercut! Monotowa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Maltsev is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Maltsev!
Yuri Maltsev is the new light heavyweight champion!
Yuri Maltsev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Glue Factory for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
ICC 5: Champions
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Monotowa closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Monotowa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Monotowa takes the fight into the clinch.
Monotowa tries to work over Marinkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monotowa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Monotowa tries to land a knee to the head but Marinkovic blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Monotowa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monotowa throws a head kick but Marinkovic moves out of range.
#CL#
Monotowa closes the distance and clinches.
Monotowa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marinkovic.
Monotowa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marinkovic looks winded!#BC#
Monotowa breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Monotowa drops Marinkovic with a beautiful combination! Marinkovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Monotowa is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Mihajlo Marinkovic has been cut.
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 Monotowa. Those never looked like landing.
Monotowa lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Marinkovic is looking to close the distance but Monotowa sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Marinkovic crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Marinkovic is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Miliki Monotowa!
Miliki Monotowa is the new light heavyweight champion!
Miliki Monotowa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Paradigm , into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Mihajlo Marinkovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will come back stronger than ever'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Monotowa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dozer with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Miliki Monotowa has been cut.
Dozer lands an uppercut.
Monotowa digs a right hand underneath Dozer's ribcage. Dozer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dozer misses with a knee to the head.
Dozer looking to throw knees to the head but Monotowa is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Monotowa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dozer fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Dozer forces Monotowa back against the cage and clinches.
Monotowa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monotowa digs a right hand into Dozer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dozer's gas tank.
Dozer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monotowa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dozer misses with a knee to the head.
Monotowa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dozer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dozer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Monotowa gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Monotowa is nestled in close to Dozer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monotowa working Dozer over with strikes.
Monotowa working Dozer over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dozer is trying to stand up here but Monotowa is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Monotowa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monotowa is looking to advance position but Dozer won't allow it. #SUB2#
Monotowa is trying to work for a kimura but Dozer is defending well.
Dozer is trying to stand.
#T2#
Ground and pound from Monotowa. #SUB2#
Monotowa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dozer pushes Monotowa off looking to stand but Monotowa dives back in and keeps control.
Dozer won't allow Monotowa to pass to mount.
Monotowa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dozer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dozer tries to kick Monotowa off but Monotowa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dozer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Dozer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Monotowa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Monotowa dodges an elbow strike from Dozer.
#TD2#
Monotowa jumps into guard, dragging Dozer to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monotowa has a closed guard, preventing Dozer from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Monotowa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monotowa looking for a sweep. Not yet Monotowa, not yet. #SUB2#
Monotowa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monotowa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dozer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monotowa is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Monotowa looking for subs off his back but Dozer has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monotowa wants to get back to his feet.
Dozer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Monotowa controls his leg.
Monotowa is looking to control Dozer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monotowa avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Monotowa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miliki Monotowa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miliki Monotowa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dozer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monotowa dives in for a single leg takedown but Dozer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dozer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monotowa.
Dozer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monotowa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dozer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monotowa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monotowa is defended easily by Dozer.
Slugger Dozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miliki Monotowa.
Dozer tries to clinch up but Monotowa circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dozer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dozer doesn't manage to clinch there - Monotowa circles away.
Dozer tries to clinch but Monotowa moves out of range. #TD2#
Monotowa gets a double leg takedown into Dozer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monotowa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Monotowa prevents Dozer from getting back to his feet.
Monotowa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monotowa is looking to work some ground and pound but Dozer has wrist control.
Monotowa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dozer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monotowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dozer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##ES#
Dozer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dozer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Monotowa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dozer regains guard.
Miliki Monotowa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monotowa tries to free his leg and advance position but Dozer is retaining full guard.
Monotowa prevents Dozer from getting back to his feet.
Monotowa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monotowa postures up and lands a big shot to Dozer's brow.
Monotowa throwing strikes from guard but Dozer blocks nicely.
Monotowa looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Monotowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dozer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monotowa forces his way into half guard.
Monotowa slips a nice elbow through Dozer's hands, connecting with Dozer's forehead.
Dozer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dozer is trying to stand up here but Monotowa is controlling him well.
Monotowa is looking to advance position but Dozer won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monotowa working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Ground and pound from Monotowa.
Monotowa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dozer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Monotowa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Monotowa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dozer is trying to defend but Monotowa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Monotowa wants to pass the guard but Dozer is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monotowa working over Dozer with some ground and pound. Dozer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Monotowa prevents Dozer from standing back up.
Monotowa working over Dozer with some ground and pound. Dozer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Monotowa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monotowa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Monotowa working over Dozer with some ground and pound. Dozer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Monotowa working the head and body with strikes.
Monotowa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dozer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Dozer is rocked!
Monotowa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Dozer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monotowa working Dozer over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miliki Monotowa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miliki Monotowa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monotowa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dozer swivels and escapes.
Monotowa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Monotowa moves into the clinch.
Dozer seems to have got his legs back now.
Monotowa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dozer after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Monotowa manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Monotowa gets tackled into the cage by Dozer. Dozer maintains the clinch.
Dozer throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Monotowa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monotowa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dozer but Dozer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slugger Dozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miliki Monotowa.
Dozer tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Monotowa has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dozer misses with a knee to the head.
Monotowa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dozer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monotowa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dozer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Monotowa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monotowa looking for a takedown.
Dozer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monotowa blocks it with crossed arms.
Dozer missing with knees to the body.
Monotowa tries to work over Dozer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dozer working aggressively here.
Dozer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dozer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Monotowa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Monotowa dodges an elbow strike from Dozer.
Dozer tries a knee to the head but Monotowa blocks it.
Dozer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Monotowa manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Dozer wanted to stand there but Monotowa had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monotowa looking to control.
#SU#
Dozer stands up and waves to Monotowa to follow him.
Monotowa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monotowa shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dozer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monotowa dives in and grabs Dozer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dozer pushes down on Monotowa's head and hops out.
Dozer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monotowa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Monotowa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dozer tries to avoid it but Monotowa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dozer to the ground. Dozer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dozer tries to clinch there but Monotowa circles away.
Dozer is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dozer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monotowa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monotowa dives in for a single leg takedown but Dozer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Monotowa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dozer defends it nicely.#CL#
Dozer closes the distance and clinches.
Monotowa dodges an elbow strike from Dozer.
Monotowa wants to take the fight to the mat but Dozer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Monotowa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dozer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4#
Monotowa missing with strikes from the back.
Monotowa is trying to stick to Dozer's back but Dozer is turning into Monotowa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Monotowa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dozer.
Miliki Monotowa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Monotowa pulls Dozer in to control the position.
Dozer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monotowa's guard.
Dozer won't allow Monotowa to sweep him here.
Monotowa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Slugger Dozer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dozer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monotowa's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slugger Dozer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monotowa 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miliki Monotowa!
During a confident post fight interview, Miliki Monotowa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
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Date: Aug 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Lxrd drives through with a takedown into Monotowa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lxrd is standing up over Monotowa. Monotowa looks to escape but Lxrd dives into side control.
#REVB#
Lxrd controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Lxrd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lxrd tries for a kimura but Monotowa is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lxrd is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Lxrd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monotowa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lxrd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monotowa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lxrd tries for a kimura but Monotowa is defending well. #SUB#
Lxrd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Lxrd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monotowa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monotowa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lxrd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Monotowa tries to buck Lxrd off but Lxrd is having none of it.
Lxrd takes a little break here. Monotowa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lxrd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Lxrd wants to control but Monotowa is keeping him busy.
Monotowa is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lxrd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lxrd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lxrd just content to control the position. #T4#
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.
Monotowa wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lxrd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Monotowa's face as Lxrd controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lxrd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monotowa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monotowa being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Lxrd dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##KD2#
Monotowa lands a big head kick that sends Lxrd tumbling to the mat! Monotowa takes a step backwards and waves Lxrd back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Scar Lxrd has been cut.
Monotowa throws a quick head kick that knocks Lxrd silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Monotowa is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miliki Monotowa!
During a confident post fight interview, Miliki Monotowa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Immigrant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monotowa takes one on the button.
Immigrant misses with a wild body shot.
Monotowa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Monotowa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Immigrant as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Immigrant misses the target.
A cross from Immigrant lands.#CL#
Immigrant clinches.
Immigrant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Monotowa decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Monotowa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Immigrant rolls with it to try and escape but Monotowa cranks on the arm and Immigrant is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miliki Monotowa!
Our winner, Miliki Monotowa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Monotowa instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Monotowa jumps into guard, dragging Martinussen to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Martinussen wants to control from the top but Monotowa keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monotowa can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Monotowa working for a triangle but Martinussen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinussen trying to control but Monotowa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martinussen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Monotowa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Martinussen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Monotowa pulls down on the head and he's put Martinussen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miliki Monotowa!
An out of breath Miliki Monotowa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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