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Event:
Adams vs Smith - Money - #14
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Monle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Monle wants to clinch but Swanson slips to the side
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Monle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Swanson.
Monle bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Swanson cracks Monle with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Swanson clinches up against the cage.
Monle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Swanson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Monle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monle is breathing heavily.
Monle goes for a takedown attempt but Swanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
No luck for Monle with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Swanson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Swanson has picked Monle up - he's going for a ride! Swanson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Swanson is taking a breather. Monle 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.
Swanson working over Monle with some ground and pound. Monle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Monle is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swanson trying to control from half guard but Monle is working away.
Monle is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Swanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swanson. #T2#
Swanson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like Swanson is going to stand back up.
Monle wants to control the action here but instead Swanson manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Monle?
Monle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swanson looking to control but Monle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Monle taking shots to the head.
Monle is bucking up trying to escape but Swanson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Swanson looking to secure an arm triangle but Monle defends it well.
Monle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Monle is trying to control but can't.
Swanson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Monle tries to get to full guard but Swanson has control of the leg.
Monle won't allow Swanson to pass to mount.
Monle trying to control here.
Monle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Monle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John R Swanson 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#
Monle shoots and misses
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.
Monle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Monle persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson lands a jab to Monle's midsection.#TD2#
Swanson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Swanson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Swanson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Swanson lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monle tries to bench press Swanson off him but Swanson keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Swanson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Swanson instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Swanson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Swanson advances to full mount.
Swanson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Swanson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Swanson blocks Monle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Monle is desperately trying to improve his position but Swanson has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Swanson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Monle's face.
Swanson tries to control but Monle wriggling away.
Swanson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Swanson looking to finish Monle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Monle!
Swanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monle is looking to escape.
Monle can't escape the position.
Swanson working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Swanson looking to control but Monle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swanson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Monle is looking to improve his position but Swanson isn't that keen on the idea.
Monle is squirming around, avoiding Swanson's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Swanson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Swanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monle is looking to escape.
Monle is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Swanson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monle is looking to escape.
Swanson lands a big elbow.
Monle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Swanson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Monle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Swanson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John R Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Monle tries to keep at a distance but Swanson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Swanson pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Swanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monle defends it easily.
Monle wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Monle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monle has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson's legs - danger averted.
John R Swanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Monle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Monle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Swanson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monle, into his guard. #REVB#
Monle keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
Swanson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Monle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swanson has passed into half guard!
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Monle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Monle looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura but Monle is defending well.
#SUB#
Monle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Monle looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Swanson controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Swanson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Swanson is trying to control the action in half guard but Monle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Monle wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swanson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monle takes a step back to recover.
Blake Monle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Swanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monle!
Monle wants to get back to his feet but Swanson is dominant here and he's now got Monle's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monle is really stuck here.
Swanson controlling the position well here. Monle rolled but Swanson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Swanson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Monle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monle is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John R Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swanson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John R Swanson! |
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Event:
Alvarez vs Daan - Money - #10
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Steward forces Monle back against the cage and clinches.
Steward pushes Monle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steward .
Steward throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steward controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Steward .
Monle jumps guard but Steward turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Steward stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monle backwards.
Monle trying to control the position but instead, Steward has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monle into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steward .
Monle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Monle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steward prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steward manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Monle takes a shot to the head.
Steward slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Steward - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Steward .
Monle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steward pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steward scores with a shot to the body.
Steward jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darren Steward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Steward .#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Monle. Those never looked like landing.
Steward appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monle or perhaps it was just good defense by Steward , which made it look bad.
Monle is breathing heavily.
Steward with a jab.
Steward dips to his left and cracks Monle with an uppercut!
Steward connects with a body shot that sends Monle's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steward lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2#
Steward closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Steward . #T3#
Steward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Steward .
Stalling in the clinch from Steward .
Steward holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Monle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steward gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steward lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Monle is rocked!
Nice elbow from Steward .
Oh Monle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Blake Monle has been cut.
Steward is pressed up against the cage. Monle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steward down to the mat. Steward avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Steward clinches up with Monle and pushes him back against the cage.
Steward lands with a left to the head.
Steward creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Monle! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Steward .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Steward ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Monle lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Smith stands up and waves to Monle to follow him. #TD2#
Monle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Monle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monle has Smith in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Monle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monle keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Monle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Monle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Monle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monle is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith 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.
Monle keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Monle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Luke Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
Smith scores with a takedown into Monle's guard.
Smith passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Monle is looking to improve his position.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monle won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Monle is defending well.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots but Monle is blocking nicely.
Monle is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Monle actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Monle defends the submission attempt.
Smith controlling the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Monle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Monle tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith wants to take a breather but Monle is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Smith 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#
Monle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to take a breather but Monle is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves into full mount! Monle won't be happy about that!
Smith prevents Monle from getting the reversal.#T1#
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monle is looking to escape. #SUB#
Monle tries to land a strike from the bottom but Smith has taken his back! He's got the choke... big trouble for Monle here! Monle is tapping! Great work there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Kohl leaves Monle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Monle gets a takedown into half guard.
Monle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kohl tries to get to full guard but Monle has control of the leg.
Kohl keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohl is looking for a sweep. Monle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Monle is trying to work for a kimura but Kohl is defending well.
Monle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kohl has hold of Monle's hands but Monle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Kohl trying to hold on to Monle's head to control him but Monle postures up.
#SUB2#
Monle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kohl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monle.
Kohl tries to roll over but Monle keeps him under control.
Monle is trying to control the action in half guard but Kohl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Monle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kohl is looking for a sweep. Monle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Monle in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kohl tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Monle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Monle! |
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