PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dany Crosby (ranked 2 p4p, 20 weight class) and Demon Monkey (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Monkey has chosen Bransjehora as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Crosby
vs
Monkey

180 cm
38
185
35 - 25 - 4

185 cm
37
172
31 - 19 - 1

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World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Dany Crosby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Crosby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crosby tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it.
Monkey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crosby is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crosby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monkey if he has to take too many more of those.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crosby cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crosby.
Crosby cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crosby blocks a leg kick.
Monkey lands a nice looking body shot.

Crosby closes the distance and pushes Monkey back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crosby up against the cage.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crosby lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Crosby.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey lands a shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Monkey.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Crosby.

That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Monkey tries to break the clinch but Crosby is controlling the position.
Monkey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crosby up against the cage.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crosby is defending well for now.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Monkey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Crosby misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Crosby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby throws a lazy head kick
and Monkey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Crosby really felt that one!
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crosby closes the distance and clinches.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crosby is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
Monkey misses with some punches.
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Monkey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crosby.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey has Crosby pushed against the cage.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Crosby lands with a light punch inside.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Monkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Monkey blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Monkey to work.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey wants to stall.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Monkey.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Monkey tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey takes a shot to the head.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey is working Crosby over against the cage.
Crosby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Crosby.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Monkey blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dany Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey'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.

Crosby is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crosby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crosby moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey jabs Crosby right on the nose. Crosby blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crosby misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crosby's knee momentarily.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
Crosby moves in looking to clinch but Monkey pushes him off.
Monkey misses with a body punch
and Crosby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monkey - that will leave a mark!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monkey.
A slow jab from Crosby misses its intended target.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Crosby connects with a looping right hand.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Crosby's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crosby looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.
Crosby throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Monkey throws a series of punches but Crosby avoids them all with ease.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Crosby lands with a shot to the body.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Crosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby misses with a low kick.
Monkey throws a low kick but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Crosby feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey with a nice calf kick.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crosby throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey lunges at Crosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crosby's hand.
Crosby checks a low kick from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Crosby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crosby.
A shot to the body from Crosby misses
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey slips a straight right by Crosby.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Crosby checks it.
Crosby wants to clinch.
Crosby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crosby's head.
Monkey jabs Crosby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crosby misses with a hook.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Monkey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a sloppy body shot
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Monkey is rocked!
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby misses with a low kick.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crosby steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demon Monkey dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Crosby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crosby.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monkey misses with a shot to the body

and Crosby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Monkey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monkey misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monkey breaks the clinch.
Crosby tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The cut above Demon Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crosby misses with a body shot.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey lands with a nice body kick.
Crosby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Crosby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Monkey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monkey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crosby misses with a double jab.
Monkey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crosby blocks it well.
Monkey lands with an overhand left.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crosby checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Crosby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Crosby lands the left hand.
Crosby blocks the body kick.
Crosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monkey misses the jab.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Crosby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monkey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monkey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crosby.
Crosby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monkey's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dany Crosby.
I think Crosby has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Dany Crosby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.