The fighters lock up for battle.

Braddock goes to work using an elbow drop.

Monroe isn't a pushover, he uses the rope to choke Braddock.

Monroe then works over the shoulders while driving Braddock's face into the canvas in a full nelson.

Braddock tries to work free so Monroe adds a body scissors.

Monroe goes after the rookie's midsection.

Monroe tries to inflict some rib damage in a reverse bearhug but Braddock prepares to elbow out.

Now Monroe's abs take the beating.

Braddock works over Monroe's throat.

Monroe is in agony as Braddock works the arm bar.

Braddock pulls up on Monroe's leg.

Monroe takes a stomp to the abs.

Braddock uses his favorite weapon, the elbow drop.

Repeated elbow drops torture Monroe.

Braddock looks at the damage he's done...he's feeling pretty confident right about now.