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Event:
RISE 36: Ship v Kozlow
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Monsuta misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Meeks gets a clinch.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Sho Monsuta has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Monsuta dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Monsuta blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
I was talking to Meeks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Monsuta blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Monsuta shrugs off.
Monsuta looks winded!#TD2#
Monsuta decides to pull guard.
Meeks is looking to stand up but Monsuta won't let him. #T1#
Meeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsuta on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Monsuta circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Meeks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meeks lands an elbow that stopped Monsuta in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Sho Monsuta's cut even more.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Monsuta 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Sho Monsuta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sho Monsuta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
An intense looking Turner Meeks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Where's my wife? Guess who's getting some butt-stuff tonight, ba-baaayyy!!!'. |
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Event:
RISE 26: Hunter v Philippe
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Dobrosav wants to clinch but Monsuta slips to the side#TD2#
and Monsuta counters with a single leg into guard. Dobrosav didn't expect that. #SUB#
Dobrosav throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Monsuta escapes and throws Dobrosav's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monsuta working away.
Monsuta trying to control the action but Dobrosav is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Monsuta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsuta remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Dobrosav prevents Monsuta from moving into mount. #SU2#
Monsuta decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dobrosav is looking to clinch but Monsuta is avoiding it.
Dobrosav moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Sho Monsuta has been cut.
Dobrosav fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Monsuta has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Dobrosav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monsuta tries to break the clinch but Dobrosav is controlling the position.
Dobrosav is looking to break free of the clinch but Monsuta has double underhooks.
Monsuta has Dobrosav pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dobrosav manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Monsuta has clasped his hands together around Dobrosav's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dobrosav struggling a bit here.
Dobrosav is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Monsuta in side control, throwing shots but Dobrosav defends.
Monsuta throws an elbow but Dobrosav slips to the side and avoids it well.
Monsuta trying to control the action but Dobrosav is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Monsuta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monsuta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dobrosav struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monsuta takes a little break here. Dobrosav wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dobrosav lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Monsuta instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Monsuta decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsuta looks winded!
Dobrosav stopping the sweep attempt from Monsuta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dobrosav is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dobrosav throws a strike but Monsuta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Monsuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
That's time! Dobrosav's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Monsuta shoots in but Dobrosav avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dobrosav is looking to clinch but Monsuta is avoiding it.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
so Monsuta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dobrosav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Monsuta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dobrosav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsuta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dobrosav swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Monsuta stands up from Dobrosav's guard - Monsuta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Monsuta is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dobrosav is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Monsuta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monsuta not doing much here.
Dobrosav wants to control but Monsuta is keeping busy.
Dobrosav on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dobrosav tries to get out of the position.
Monsuta is keen to just control but Dobrosav is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dobrosav looking for submissions off his back.
Dobrosav is looking to control Monsuta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dobrosav avoid being mounted?#T2#
Monsuta is trying to control. Dobrosav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monsuta not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dobrosav forces Monsuta back against the cage and clinches.
Dobrosav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dobrosav lands a good knee to the midsection. Monsuta won't want to take too many of those.#T3##BC#
Dobrosav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dobrosav tries to clinch there but Monsuta circles away.
Monsuta fails with a takedown attempt.
As Monsuta looks to move away, Dobrosav throws a big counter combo but Monsuta just gets out of the way.
Monsuta stuffs the takedown attempt from Dobrosav. Dobrosav gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobrosav wants to clinch up but Monsuta keeps it at a distance.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Monsuta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dobrosav's guard.
Dobrosav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobrosav keeping moving, preventing Monsuta from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dobrosav is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dobrosav is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dobrosav trying to control but Monsuta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dobrosav drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dobrosav jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dobrosav scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sho Monsuta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dobrosav wants to clinch.#CL#
Dobrosav rushes Monsuta and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Monsuta jumps into guard, dragging Dobrosav to the mat.
Monsuta controls Dobrosav momentarily but Dobrosav frees himself.
Monsuta wants to sweep here but Dobrosav controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosav throws a big elbow that misses.
Sho Monsuta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dobrosav works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monsuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Monsuta is looking to control Dobrosav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monsuta avoid being mounted?
Monsuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobrosav seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dobrosav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsuta on the ground.
Monsuta taking some punishment here, with Dobrosav in his half guard.
Dobrosav throws a strike but Monsuta avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dobrosav scoring with some ground and pound.
Dobrosav trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsuta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dobrosav postures up and lands a big shot to Monsuta's brow.
Dobrosav has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dobrosav trying to control but Monsuta is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dobrosav throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Monsuta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dobrosav trying to control but Monsuta is working from the bottom.
Dobrosav working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dobrosav tries to clinch but Monsuta is having none of it.
Monsuta unleashes a big counter combination but Dobrosav bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dobrosav wants to clinch.
Monsuta wants to counter with a clinch but Dobrosav pushes him away.
Monsuta has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Dobrosav doesn't manage to clinch there - Monsuta circles away.
#CL2#
Monsuta closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Monsuta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dobrosav trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobrosav wants to stand and escape but instead Monsuta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Dobrosav keeping moving, preventing Monsuta from controlling successfully.
Monsuta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dobrosav haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dobrosav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobrosav is looking to stand up but Monsuta isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monsuta trying to control but Dobrosav is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Monsuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monsuta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Monsuta!
Aleksandar Dobrosav spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you for coming.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Monsuta misses with a wild body shot.
DKasada attempts a counter takedown but Monsuta avoids it well and moves away.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown but DKasada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sho Monsuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DKasada as he avoids it easily.
DKasada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monsuta doesn't seem bothered though.
Monsuta looks for a takedown but DKasada sprawls well.
DKasada appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Monsuta.
Monsuta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DKasada avoids it really well and circles away.
DKasada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monsuta sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
DKasada swats away the attempt to clinch by Monsuta.
DKasada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monsuta.
DKasada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. DKasada catches Monsuta right on the button with a cross.
Monsuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monsuta is trying hard to land a takedown here. DKasada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
DKasada dips to his left and cracks Monsuta with an uppercut!#T2#
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
DKasada scores with a body shot.
DKasada cracks a nice hook into Monsuta's ribs.
Monsuta looks winded!
DKasada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monsuta is looking to clinch but DKasada is avoiding it.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by DKasada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DKasada sizes up Monsuta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DKasada blocks a head kick by Monsuta.
DKasada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DKasada scores with a hook to the body. Monsuta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
DKasada catches Monsuta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DKasada scores with a nice right hand.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown but DKasada shows good takedown defense.
Komedor DKasada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DKasada with a nice cross.
Monsuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DKasada thuds a left hand into Monsuta's body.
DKasada looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Good exchange - DKasada coming out on top.
Monsuta misses with a head kick.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
DKasada works Monsuta's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Monsuta walks into a straight right hand from DKasada.#CUT#It looks like Sho Monsuta has been cut.
DKasada cracks Monsuta with a right hand to the side of the head.
DKasada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. DKasada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monsuta.
DKasada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DKasada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monsuta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DKasada scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Komedor DKasada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Monsuta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from DKasada as Monsuta shoots in.
DKasada feinted with a counter takedown.
DKasada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DKasada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Komedor DKasada is winning the standup battle so far.
Monsuta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Monsuta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DKasada to the mat! DKasada manages to get full guard.
DKasada is looking to stand up but Monsuta isn't so interested in that idea.
DKasada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DKasada tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsuta is breathing heavily.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. DKasada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
DKasada trying to stall but Monsuta improves his position.
DKasada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DKasada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short body shot lands from DKasada as the two fighters clinch.
DKasada wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DKasada.
DKasada lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Monsuta lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DKasada wants to get back to full guard.
DKasada pushes Monsuta off looking to stand but Monsuta dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. DKasada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DKasada looking to control.
DKasada wants to stand up but Monsuta is controlling him. #T2#
Monsuta wants to control from the top but DKasada keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#ES#
DKasada pushes Monsuta off and gets back to his feet.
Monsuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DKasada connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
DKasada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for DKasada.
Monsuta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sho Monsuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsuta throws a head kick but DKasada moves out of range.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DKasada.
Monsuta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DKasada to score with a decent uppercut.
DKasada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from DKasada.
Good standup being displayed there by DKasada as he connects with a hook.#T4#
DKasada scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsuta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DKasada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monsuta on the side of the head.
DKasada lands a nice shot that snaps Monsuta's head back.
Monsuta takes one on the button.
Monsuta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monsuta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DKasada attempts a counter takedown but Monsuta avoids it well and moves away.
DKasada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Komedor DKasada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sho Monsuta's cut.
That's time! DKasada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Monsuta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monsuta shoots in but DKasada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DKasada attempts a counter takedown but Monsuta avoids it well and moves away.
DKasada digs a good body shot into Monsuta's ribs.
Monsuta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DKasada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsuta can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Monsuta takes the fight into the clinch.
Monsuta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monsuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DKasada has Monsuta pressed against the cage, preventing Monsuta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
DKasada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Komedor DKasada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Monsuta.
DKasada tries to throw a body punch but Monsuta avoids it by throwing DKasada back against the cage.
DKasada scores with a shot to the side of Monsuta's head.
Stalling in the clinch from DKasada.
A hook to the body from DKasada.
DKasada pressing his opponent against the cage.
DKasada stalling in the clinch but Monsuta improves position.
DKasada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Monsuta up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from DKasada.
DKasada trying to control the position but instead, Monsuta has worked for underhooks and has pushed DKasada into the cage.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Komedor DKasada.
DKasada stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsuta. Monsuta gets slowly back to his feet.
DKasada tries to counter with a takedown but Monsuta is quick to defend against it.
Monsuta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monsuta.
DKasada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Monsuta walks into a jab.
DKasada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
The crowd cheers as DKasada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monsuta doesn't seem phased though.
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DKasada but DKasada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monsuta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DKasada pinned against the cage. DKasada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DKasada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monsuta. Monsuta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Monsuta walks into a left hand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from DKasada enables Monsuta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. DKasada manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Komedor DKasada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DKasada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monsuta is controlling him.
DKasada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monsuta on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DKasada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sho Monsuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monsuta with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Komedor DKasada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DKasada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Komedor DKasada! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Monsuta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zakrzewski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zakrzewski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Monsuta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zakrzewski tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Zakrzewski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Monsuta has the hooks in. Zakrzewski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Monsuta just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Monsuta throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Monsuta just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T1##SUB#
Zakrzewski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Monsuta gets his way!
Zakrzewski has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Monsuta.#SUB#
Monsuta working for a choke but Zakrzewski is defending well. #SUB#
Monsuta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zakrzewski is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Monsuta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zakrzewski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Monsuta has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zakrzewski's body.
#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monsuta looking for the choke from the back.
Monsuta gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Monsuta tightening his grip on Zakrzewski, looking for the choke.
Monsuta is looking to control Zakrzewski but Zakrzewski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Monsuta keeps control of the position easily here as Zakrzewski tries to buck him off.
#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.
Monsuta throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Monsuta has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zakrzewski just trying to survive but Monsuta is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monsuta is riding his opponent, not letting Zakrzewski buck him off.
Monsuta missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Monsuta 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zakrzewski. #TD#
Monsuta feints and as Zakrzewski raises his hands in defense, Monsuta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monsuta throws a big right hand that misses.
Monsuta stays in close to Zakrzewski's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsuta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Monsuta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Zakrzewski controls Monsuta momentarily but Monsuta frees himself.
Monsuta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakrzewski can do to turn this around?
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Monsuta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Monsuta 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.
Monsuta is standing up over Zakrzewski. Zakrzewski looks to escape but Monsuta dives into side control.
#REVB#
Zakrzewski tries to improve position but can't.
Monsuta working the ground and pound. #T2#
Monsuta controlling from side mount.
Monsuta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zakrzewski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zakrzewski seems a little lost for a moment, as Monsuta dominates the positioning.
Zakrzewski tries to bench press Monsuta off him but Monsuta keeps the position. #SUB#
Monsuta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zakrzewski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zakrzewski defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Monsuta takes a little break here. Zakrzewski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Monsuta swings around for an armbar but Zakrzewski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Monsuta's guard.
Monsuta looking to control.
#ES#
Monsuta has his feet on Zakrzewski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zakrzewski tries for a takedown but Monsuta circles away easily#CL#
and Monsuta counters by clinching up. #T4##BC#
Monsuta breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Monsuta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Monsuta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Monsuta decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zakrzewski to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Monsuta moves into the clinch.#TD#
Monsuta successfully pulls guard.
#ES#
Monsuta kicks Zakrzewski off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Monsuta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monsuta stops a takedown attempt from Zakrzewski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Monsuta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Monsuta is looking to chop away at Zakrzewski's legs.
Nice defenses there by Zakrzewski.#TD#
Monsuta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zakrzewski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Monsuta dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Monsuta stands up. #TD#
Monsuta shoots in and bounces Zakrzewski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Monsuta manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVB#
Monsuta trying to control the pace.
Monsuta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monsuta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monsuta thows a huge punch but Zakrzewski dodges it nicely.
Monsuta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Monsuta escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3##TD#
Monsuta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zakrzewski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Monsuta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zakrzewski to the ground. Monsuta is now in Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monsuta is looking to work some ground and pound but Zakrzewski has wrist control.
Zakrzewski being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Monsuta trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom. #SU#
Monsuta gets to his feet. Zakrzewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakrzewski fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sho Monsuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Monsuta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Monsuta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monsuta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Monsuta! |
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