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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Monsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson comes to the cage accompanied by This Calling by All That Remains. The crowd seem to be enjoying Monsson's choice of entrance music: Tenacious D - Master Exploder. Sebastian Monsson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Monsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Richardson stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsson. Monsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richardson misses with the combination.
Richardson throws a hook but Monsson blocks it.
Monsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Richardson scores with a jab. Monsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Richardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richardson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Monsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Richardson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Monsson misses
and Richardson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nate Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Richardson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Monsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Monsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monsson, right into the meat.
Monsson lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monsson.
Nate Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richardson on the side of the head.
Richardson takes one to the chin there.
A solid body kick from Monsson.
Richardson throws a combination that misses
and Monsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monsson slips nicely into half guard.
Monsson trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to get back to full guard.
Monsson wants to free his trapped foot but Richardson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Richardson pushes Monsson off looking to stand but Monsson dives back in and keeps control.
Richardson wants to improve his position but Monsson is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monsson moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsson tries to pull guard but Richardson won't allow it.
Monsson is working for takedown but Richardson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nate Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Monsson.
Monsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monsson effectively controlling the action here.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Monsson keeps him there for the moment.
Monsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richardson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsson feints and then cracks Richardson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richardson down.
Monsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Richardson is not content to let Monsson control the position.
Richardson wants to get back to his feet.
Monsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson is staying active underneath Monsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Monsson wants to pass to mount but Richardson is defending the position.
Monsson is thwarting Richardson's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Monsson slips a jab from Richardson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Richardson there.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Monsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monsson fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebastian Monsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Monsson moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richardson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monsson passes to full mount!
Richardson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Monsson.
Richardson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richardson trying to hold on to Monsson's head to control him but Monsson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson won't allow Monsson to pass to mount.
Monsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
Monsson wants to free his trapped foot but Richardson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Monsson.
Monsson works his way into side control.
Monsson wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy.
Monsson tries for a kimura but Richardson is defending well.
That's two 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.
Monsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Monsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Monsson trying to control the action but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Monsson is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Richardson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Richardson misses with a combination
and Monsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Monsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is staying active underneath Monsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Richardson manages to get to full guard.
Monsson throwing strikes from guard but Richardson blocks nicely.
Richardson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Monsson fails with the takedown.
Monsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice sprawl there from Richardson as Monsson shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Monsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Richardson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monsson counters with a shoot takedown. Richardson fights it but they end up in guard.
Richardson looking to control.
Monsson lands a couple of elbows.
Monsson wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Monsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richardson is trying to control Monsson's posture but Monsson avoids it.
Monsson wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy.
Richardson can't do much from the bottom here.
Monsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richardson, who protects the arm well.
Richardson is looking for a sweep.
Monsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Richardson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monsson counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monsson is looking to slow Richardson down with leg kicks.
Monsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Monsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richardson on the side of the head.
Richardson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Richardson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monsson.
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monsson lands a head shot.
Monsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nate Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Richardson misses with a two punch combination.
Monsson misses with a low kick as Richardson jumps back.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Monsson moves out of range.
Monsson throws a front kick that sends Richardson stumbling back into the cage.
Monsson feints and then cracks Richardson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richardson down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson swinging wilding here.
Richardson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Richardson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richardson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monsson passes Richardson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monsson passes to full mount!
Monsson trying to control but Richardson is having none of it.
Monsson controlling from mount.
Sebastian Monsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nate Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Monsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Monsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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