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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Fonseca (ranked 4604 p4p, 458 weight class) and Dave Monson (ranked 3156 p4p, 330 weight class). Dave Monson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Fonseca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Monson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monson has time to react.
Monson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monson staying out of range there.
Fonseca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fonseca is out of range.
Fonseca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Monson.
Fonseca connects with a nice looking jab.
Crunch! Monson slams his shin into Fonseca's torso.
Monson throws a body punch but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fonseca avoids the head kick by Monson.
Monson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Dave Monson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca scores with a sloppy right hand. Monson should have avoided that one.
Fonseca loads up on a big right hand but Monson slips the punch.
Monson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fonseca was well out of range. Poor timing from Monson.
Monson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fonseca.
Monson shoots in for a takedown but Fonseca shows good takedown defense.
Monson throws a head kick but Fonseca moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Fonseca as he connects with a hook.
Fonseca throws a hook but Monson blocks it.
Monson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fonseca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fonseca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monson shoots in looking for a takedown. Fonseca tries to sprawl out of it but Monson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fonseca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson delivers a nice body kick.
Fonseca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fonseca throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monson counters with a shoot takedown. Fonseca fights it but they end up in guard.
Monson stands and throws Fonseca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Monson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fonseca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monson trying to control the position but Fonseca is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fonseca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
What's Fonseca going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Monson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fonseca keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Monson trying to control the position but Fonseca is working away.
Monson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fonseca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson wants to control but Fonseca is keeping him busy.
Monson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Monson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Monson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fonseca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monson checks it well.
Monson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fonseca cracks Monson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monson sizes up Fonseca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Fonseca's head coaches at Combat Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fonseca.
Monson blocks a low kick nicely.
Fonseca misses with a left hand
and Monson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fonseca won't be happy with that.
Fonseca tries to buck Monson off but Monson is having none of it.
Monson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Monson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fonseca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fonseca struggling a bit here.
Fonseca is not content to let Monson control the position.
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.
Fonseca wants to control but Monson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fonseca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dave Monson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fonseca struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Monson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fonseca seems a little lost for a moment, as Monson dominates the positioning.
Fonseca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fonseca tries to get out of the position.
Monson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fonseca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fonseca is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Monson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Monson'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. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Monson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monson dives in for a single leg takedown but Fonseca sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fonseca throws an overhand right that lands on Monson's shoulder, as Monson tries to avoid the shot.
Fonseca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Monson. That snapped Fonseca's head back.
Fonseca throws a hook but Monson avoids it easily.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fonseca scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fonseca throws a lazy right hand but Monson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fonseca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monson backs up against the cage.
Monson just misses with a punch to the body.
Monson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fonseca.
Good standup being displayed there by Fonseca as he connects with a hook.
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!
Fonseca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fonseca wants it to stay on the feet.
A cross from Fonseca lands.
A slow jab from Fonseca misses its intended target.
Monson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fonseca momentarily.
Juan Fonseca is winning the standup battle so far.
Fonseca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fonseca cracks Monson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monson is rocked!
Fonseca is looking to slow Monson down with leg kicks.
Monson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fonseca finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monson seems to have recovered his senses.
Monson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fonseca's guard.
Monson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Monson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fonseca is keeping the position for now.
Monson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fonseca dives on top into guard.
Monson has his foot on Fonseca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fonseca works his way back into a safe position though.
Juan Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fonseca passes into side control.
Monson is trying to improve his position.
Monson sneaks back into half guard.
Monson is looking to improve his position.
Monson trying to control but Fonseca postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Monson looking for a sweep. Not yet Monson, not yet.
Fonseca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fonseca has managed to get both his arms back between Monson's legs - danger averted.
Monson wants to sweep here but Fonseca controlling him for the moment.
Monson has his foot on Fonseca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fonseca works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson is trying to keep Fonseca in close.
Monson working for a triangle but Fonseca defends it easily.
Monson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fonseca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monson on the ground.
Monson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dave Monson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fonseca has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monson has his foot on Fonseca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fonseca works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Fonseca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Monson!
Dave Monson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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RATING
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