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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eilert De Vries (ranked 4107 p4p, 486 weight class) and Isaiah Monroe (ranked 5030 p4p, 554 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eilert De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaiah Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Monroe tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Monroe is not content to let De Vries control the position.
Monroe throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Monroe throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Monroe is trying to get back to half guard.
Monroe throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Monroe is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Monroe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Monroe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Monroe 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.
De Vries is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monroe is just riding it out for now. De Vries eventually gives up the hold.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries blocks the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Monroe throws a strike from the bottom but De Vries passes into side control!
De Vries trying to control the position but Monroe is working away.
De Vries moves into full mount!
Monroe is trying to escape the mount.
De Vries trying to control but Monroe is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
De Vries fails to take his opponent's back.
Monroe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monroe is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Monroe is trying desperately to improve position.
De Vries tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Monroe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Monroe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Monroe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
De Vries blocks Monroe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Monroe is desperately trying to improve his position but De Vries has a good base and remains in mount.
Monroe is still trying to improve position.
Monroe flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Monroe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Monroe is squirming around, avoiding De Vries's attempts to control the action.
De Vries blocks Monroe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
De Vries trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throwing punches despite being mounted.
Monroe throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
De Vries is working for a guillotine from mount but Monroe frees his head quite easily.
Monroe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
De Vries controlling from the full mount.
De Vries is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Monroe is in real trouble.
De Vries is hanging on to Monroe's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe staying busy and making it hard for De Vries to control.
Monroe tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eilert De Vries dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Vries closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Vries lands in his opponent's guard.
De Vries won't allow Monroe to sweep him here.
Monroe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Monroe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Monroe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries is in close to Monroe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Vries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Monroe wants to sweep here but De Vries controlling him for the moment.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom.
Monroe can't keep his opponent in guard - De Vries advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe missing with punches from the bottom.
Monroe is looking to improve his position.
De Vries is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monroe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Vries.
De Vries blocks the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe tries to get to full guard but De Vries has control of the leg.
De Vries stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Vries feints and as Monroe raises his hands in defense, De Vries changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monroe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom.
De Vries's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Vries slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Monroe.
De Vries prevents Monroe from improving his position.
De Vries trying to control the action but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Monroe punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries blocks the strikes from Monroe.
De Vries is looking for a kimura here.
Monroe tries to roll over but De Vries keeps him under control.
Monroe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Monroe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Monroe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
De Vries blocks the strikes from Monroe.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Vries wants to work for an arm triangle but Monroe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monroe lands a couple of sideways elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monroe is staying active underneath De Vries, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monroe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Vries to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monroe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monroe lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Eilert De Vries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monroe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Monroe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Monroe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eilert De Vries 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!
De Vries shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monroe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Monroe punching to the body, from the bottom.
Monroe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monroe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monroe keeps trying to improve his position.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
De Vries controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries is pushing down on Monroe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monroe is fighting to maintain full guard but De Vries has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Vries tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monroe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries prevents Monroe from improving his position.
De Vries is trying to control. Monroe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Vries blocks the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe is pressing down on De Vries's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monroe trying to strike off his back.
Monroe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck.
Monroe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monroe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Vries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the cage.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe lands a right hand.
Monroe gets through De Vries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Vries has clasped his hands together around Monroe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Monroe's face as De Vries controls the position.
Monroe is trying to get back to half guard.
Monroe regains half guard.
Monroe tries to get to full guard but De Vries has control of the leg.
De Vries wants to work for an arm triangle but Monroe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monroe missing with punches from the bottom.
Monroe punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Vries's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Vries's back!
Monroe lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Monroe gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Monroe is working the ground and pound. Can De Vries escape?
De Vries trying to control the hands but Monroe won't let him.
Monroe is working the ground and pound. Can De Vries escape?
Monroe is working the ground and pound. Can De Vries escape?
De Vries covers up after that shot from Monroe.
I really don't envy De Vries right now.
Monroe connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for De Vries to escape the position.
De Vries is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe lands shots to the head and De Vries turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Monroe!
A relieved looking Isaiah Monroe 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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