PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Federico Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Velkovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Monroe
vs
Velkovski

214 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Federico Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikola Velkovski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Monroe blocks the leg kick.
Velkovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monroe defends it nicely.
Velkovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velkovski wants it to stay on the feet.
Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velkovski.
Velkovski jabs at Monroe's body.

Oooooh!!! Velkovski has knocked Monroe down with a huge combo! Velkovski steps away and waves a wobbly Monroe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Monroe is rocked!

It looks like Federico Monroe has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Velkovski closes the distance looking for a takedown. Monroe stuffs it but Velkovski still has hold of him. Velkovski picks Monroe up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Velkovski slams Monroe to the floor and that's really hurt Monroe - he doesn't know where he is! Velkovski throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikola Velkovski!