PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Monsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsson comes into the arena with Tenacious D - Master Exploder blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Monsson
vs
Richardson

183 cm
18
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Monsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsson looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.
Monsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Monsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Monsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Monsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nate Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Richardson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Richardson scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richardson throws a head kick but Monsson moves out of range.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Monsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Richardson scores with a body shot.
Monsson is breathing heavily.
Monsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richardson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Richardson circles away.
Monsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Monsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richardson fails to land with a series of punches.
Monsson needs to keep his hands up - Richardson had a free shot at his head there.
Richardson drops Monsson with a big left hand and mounts him. Monsson is in big trouble!

Monsson is rocked!

Richardson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Monsson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oh Monsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richardson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Monsson to take his back!
Richardson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Monsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Monsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Monsson is working to get back to half guard.
Monsson wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson prevents Monsson from getting the reversal.
Monsson tries to control the position but Richardson now has his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsson turns into Richardson and is now in his guard.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Monsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsson wants to pass the guard but Richardson is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Monsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Monsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richardson defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monsson throwing shots but Richardson is blocking nicely.
Richardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monsson is looking for a kimura here.
Monsson wants to advance to full mount but Richardson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Monsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Richardson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Richardson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Richardson!
Monsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monsson is being controlled here.
Monsson is trying to control Richardson's posture but Richardson avoids it.

That's four 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.

Richardson stands up.
Richardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richardson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monsson's head backwards.
Nate Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Richardson sprawls well. He's pushed Monsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richardson misses with a wild combination.

Monsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Monsson passes Richardson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monsson is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Monsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Richardson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Richardson swinging wilding here.
Monsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richardson takes a swing at Monsson's ribcage but misses.
Monsson fails with the takedown.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Richardson catches Monsson right on the button with a cross.
Monsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richardson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Monsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Monsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Richardson as Monsson shoots in.
Monsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richardson looks to land a body kick but Monsson moved away.
Richardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richardson misses with a kick to the body.
Monsson looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Richardson.
Richardson misses with a two punch combination.

Richardson gets caught flat footed, as Monsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monsson preventing the sweep.
Monsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monsson pushing down on Richardson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to improve his position but Monsson is controlling well.
Monsson is looking to advance position but Richardson won't allow it.
Monsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richardson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Richardson is trying to stand up here but Monsson is controlling him well.
Monsson passes to full mount!

Monsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Richardson turns into him and now he's in Monsson's guard.

Monsson has an active guard here but Richardson has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Monsson controls his leg.
Richardson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Richardson decides to stand up.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sebastian Monsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsson checks a leg kick.

Monsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Monsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsson stopping the sweep attempt from Richardson.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Monsson from controlling successfully.
Richardson keeping full guard, as Monsson tries to pass.

Monsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richardson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monsson has Richardson in his guard.
Richardson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Richardson does no damage.
Richardson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monsson.
Richardson drops Monsson with a nice combination! Richardson dives into Monsson's guard, looking to finish!

Monsson is rocked!

Monsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richardson stacks Monsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richardson!
Oh Monsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monsson is trying to improve his position.
Monsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Monsson is trying to work for a sweep but Richardson has mounted him!
Richardson trying to control but Monsson is having none of it.
Monsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Richardson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Richardson's back!
Sebastian Monsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Monsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Richardson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Monsson looking for the choke from the back.

Richardson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Monsson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Richardson is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richardson fending off the submission attempt from Monsson.

Monsson is persistently looking for the submission but Richardson is defending it well.

Monsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Richardson is controlling his hands well.

Monsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Monsson looking for the choke but no joy.

Monsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Monsson is persistently looking for the submission but Richardson is defending it well.

Monsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Richardson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Richardson showing good submission defense here.
Sebastian Monsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richardson trying to control the hands but Monsson won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Monsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richardson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Richardson!