PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Wolfgang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Monsignor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Wolfgang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Wolfgang
vs
Monsignor

182 cm
22
185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Wolfgang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Monsignor!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfgang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monsignor swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Monsignor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Wolfgang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Monsignor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolfgang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Monsignor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monsignor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Monsignor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Monsignor taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monsignor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monsignor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wolfgang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wolfgang is trying to control Monsignor's posture but Monsignor avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Monsignor.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wolfgang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monsignor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolfgang pinned against the cage. Wolfgang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Wolfgang moves into the clinch.
Monsignor tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolfgang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dante Wolfgang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Monsignor.

Wolfgang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monsignor shoots in for a takedown but Wolfgang shows good takedown defense.
Monsignor looks gassed!

Wolfgang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wolfgang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wolfgang misses with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Herbert Monsignor has been cut.
Monsignor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Monsignor blocks it.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Monsignor blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang dodges an elbow strike from Monsignor.
Monsignor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolfgang looking to throw knees to the head but Monsignor is blocking nicely.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Monsignor blocks with his arms.
Wolfgang misses with a knee to the head.
Monsignor tries to stall but Wolfgang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Monsignor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolfgang walks away with a smile on his face. Monsignor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Monsignor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monsignor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfgang lands a head shot.
Monsignor shoots in for a double leg but Wolfgang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolfgang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monsignor swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Wolfgang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monsignor, pushing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Monsignor blocks with his arms.
Monsignor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Wolfgang breaks the clinch.

Wolfgang darts in and clinches Monsignor up against the cage.

Monsignor jumps into guard, dragging Wolfgang to the mat.
Monsignor seems keen to control Wolfgang's posture.
Wolfgang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wolfgang postures up in Monsignor's guard and throws a big left but Monsignor blocks it.
Monsignor keeping full guard, as Wolfgang tries to pass.
Monsignor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Wolfgang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Monsignor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Monsignor has a takedown stuffed.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wolfgang connects with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wolfgang looking to throw knees to the head but Monsignor is blocking nicely.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monsignor blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang looking to throw knees to the head but Monsignor is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Monsignor wants the takedown. Wolfgang is fighting it off but Monsignor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wolfgang's guard against the cage.
Monsignor trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfgang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsignor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monsignor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Wolfgang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monsignor looking to sit in guard and control but Wolfgang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Monsignor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wolfgang has picked Monsignor up and slammed him! Monsignor can't keep hold of the triangle and Wolfgang manages to pass to side control!
Monsignor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wolfgang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolfgang throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Wolfgang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monsignor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monsignor is trying to get back to half guard.

Wolfgang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monsignor, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Monsignor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Monsignor is looking to control Wolfgang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monsignor avoid being mounted?

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monsignor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolfgang but Wolfgang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monsignor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolfgang swivels and escapes.
Dante Wolfgang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Monsignor.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but Monsignor moves out of range.
Wolfgang scoring well with a low kick there.

Wolfgang has Monsignor up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang looking to throw knees to the head but Monsignor is blocking nicely.
Wolfgang misses with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monsignor blocks it with crossed arms.
Monsignor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wolfgang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wolfgang wants to get back to striking at distance but Monsignor won't allow it.
Monsignor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolfgang walks away with a smile on his face. Monsignor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wolfgang connects with a solid leg kick.
Dante Wolfgang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfgang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monsignor shoots in for a takedown but Wolfgang shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wolfgang instigates a clinch.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Monsignor blocks it.
Monsignor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wolfgang smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Wolfgang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Monsignor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wolfgang tries to clinch but Monsignor is having none of it.
Monsignor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfgang wants to clinch.
Monsignor shoots in for a takedown but Wolfgang shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfgang is looking to clinch.
Monsignor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolfgang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herbert Monsignor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsignor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wolfgang. No joy for Monsignor on that attempt.
Wolfgang throws a front kick that sends Monsignor stumbling back into the cage.
Wolfgang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wolfgang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolfgang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monsignor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dante Wolfgang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Monsignor.
Wolfgang throws a nice outside leg kick.

Wolfgang clinches with his opponent.
Wolfgang letting Monsignor take a breather here.
Wolfgang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monsignor's face.
Wolfgang lands a knee to the body.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monsignor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor tries to pull guard but Wolfgang won't allow it.
Wolfgang landing knees to the head.
Monsignor tries to pull guard but Wolfgang won't allow it.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monsignor blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang connects with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Monsignor fails to pull guard.
Monsignor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolfgang fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Wolfgang clinches up with Monsignor and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolfgang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Monsignor has Wolfgang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wolfgang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wolfgang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monsignor's face.
Wolfgang looking to throw knees to the head but Monsignor is blocking nicely.
Monsignor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolfgang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monsignor blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monsignor blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Monsignor has clasped his hands together around Wolfgang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wolfgang wants to control but Monsignor postures up.
Monsignor trying to control the action but Wolfgang is working from the bottom.
Monsignor laying and praying for a moment but Wolfgang takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wolfgang is defending against the submission attempts here by Monsignor.
Monsignor is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Monsignor looking to sit in guard and control but Wolfgang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wolfgang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Wolfgang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolfgang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Wolfgang!