Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 97 O'Byrne - Attack
Date: Jan 11, 2018

#R1#
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. #CUT#
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. #T1#
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 #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T2##SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
Monson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
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. #T4#
Monson wants to control but Fonseca is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
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!
#R2#
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 #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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!#SUB2#
Monson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Monson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Monson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
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.#T3##SUB2#
Monson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
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!
#R3#
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.#ROC#
Monson is rocked!
Fonseca is looking to slow Monson down with leg kicks.
Monson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fonseca finish him?#T1#
Fonseca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monson seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Monson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Monson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fonseca dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
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!#T2##SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
Monson is trying to keep Fonseca in close. #SUB2#
Monson working for a triangle but Fonseca defends it easily. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.

Event: ABW 88 Tektas - O'Byrne
Date: Dec 12, 2017

#R1#
Attack misses with a two punch combination.
Monson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Attack.
Monson shoots in for a takedown but Attack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monson checks the leg kick.
Monson dives in for a single leg takedown but Attack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Monson scores with a leg kick.
Attack throws a body shot but no joy.
Attack swinging wildly here.
Attack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Attack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monson feints the counter takedown.
Monson throws a leg kick
and Attack counters with a three punch combo that has Monson backing up. Monson nods at Attack to acknowledge the strikes.
Attack misses with a series of wild punches.
Monson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
A jab lands there for Attack.#T1#
Monson shoots for a takedown but Attack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zach Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Monson.
Attack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monson. Monson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Monson has been cut.
Attack throws a nice looking combination but Monson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Attack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zach Attack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attack throws a right hand that Monson ducks under and follows up with a left that Monson also avoids with ease.
Attack throws a right hand that Monson ducks under and follows up with a left that Monson also avoids with ease.
Attack misses with the combination.
Attack moves out of range of the body kick.
Attack misses with a few strikes there.
Attack cracks Monson with an open hand slap.
Attack tries a head kick but it misses.
Monson misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Attack blocks the leg kick.
Monson throws a wild body kick that Attack sees coming a mile off.
Monson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Monson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Monson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Attack falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Monson counters with a shoot takedown. Attack fights it but they end up in guard.
Monson trying to control but Attack is working from the bottom.
Attack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monson is one step ahead there.
Attack looking to control but Monson passes into half guard. #T3#
Monson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Monson moves into full mount! Attack won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monson controlling from mount.
Monson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Attack is looking to escape.
Attack is looking to improve his position but Monson isn't that keen on the idea.
Attack tries to hold on but Monson pushes him away.
Monson wants to control the pace but Attack is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Monson looking to secure an arm triangle but Attack defends it well. #SUB2#
Monson working for a guillotine from mount but Attack is in no mood to give up.
Attack bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Monson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Attack defends it easily.
Monson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Attack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Monson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Monson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Attack counters with a nice uppercut.
Zach Attack is winning the standup battle so far.
Attack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Monson counters with a single leg into guard. Attack didn't expect that.
Attack pulls Monson in close to prevent any damage.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Attack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Attack is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Attack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Attack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Attack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Attack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Attack manages to avoid it.
Monson digs a good body shot into Attack's ribs.
Attack tries to bum rush Monson with a series of wild strikes but Monson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Attack checks it well.
Zach Attack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monson throws a head kick but Attack moves out of range.
Attack is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Attack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Attack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Attack tries to land a front kick but Monson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monson misses with a low kick.
Monson throws a sloppy head kick and Attack moves out of range easily. #T2#
Monson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Monson looks to move away, Attack throws a big counter combo but Monson just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Monson misses
and Monson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Attack throws a series of punches but Monson avoids them all with ease.
Attack throws a right hand that Monson ducks under and follows up with a left that Monson also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attack looks to land a combination. Monson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Attack.
Attack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Attack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Attack!
A shot to the liver by Attack. Beautiful body shot.
Monson avoids the body shot from Attack.
Attack misses with a few strikes there.
And Monson tries to counter it with a takedown but Attack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Attack does no damage. #T3#
Monson thows a body kick. Attack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Attack throws a body punch but Monson moves out of range.
Monson connects with a solid leg kick.
Attack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monson. Monson obviously looking to wear him down.
Attack walks into a stiff left hand from Monson.
Monson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Attack.
Monson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Attack tries a head kick but it misses.
Monson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Attack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Attack scores with a shot to the body.
Monson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Attack.
Attack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Attack misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Attack misses with a body kick.
Monson with the counter takedown but Attack avoids it easily.
Attack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Attack just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monson.
Attack misses with a body shot.
Attack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Attack missing with a left hand there. Monson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Attack moves out of range of the body kick from Monson.
Monson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAttack.
Attack takes a swing at Monson's ribcage but misses.
Monson lands a leg kick that knocks Attack off balance momentarily.
Monson dives in and grabs Attack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Attack pushes down on Monson's head and hops out.
Attack scores with a hook.
Monson misses with a low kick.
Attack throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Monson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Monson trying to control the action but Attack is working from the bottom.
Monson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Attack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Monson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monson blocks a head kick by Attack.
Attack looks to score with a jab to the body but Monson is just out of range.
Monson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Attack lands a slapping body shot.
Attack pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Monson back to the cage. Attack follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Attack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monson blocks a head kick by Attack. #TD2#
Monson dives in and scores a takedown into Attack's guard.
Attack wants to get back to his feet but Monson passes into half guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monson works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Monson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Monson is trying to get an arm triangle but Attack is defending well. #T1#
Attack tries to improve position but can't.
Attack prevents Monson from moving into mount.
Attack is pushing Monson's head away, looking to escape. Monson manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Monson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Monson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Attack, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Monson is trying to get an arm triangle but Attack is defending well.
Attack is looking to regain half guard here but Monson keeps moving and retains side control.
Monson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attack keeps working. #SUB2#
Monson tries for a kimura but Attack is defending well. #T3#
Attack is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Monson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Attack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Attack tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Monson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Monson has control of Attack's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Attack regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Monson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Attack is surviving well by controlling Monson's body position as best he can.
Dave Monson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Monson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Monson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Monson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Monson moves to take his opponent's back.
Zach Attack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Attack wants to escape the position.
Dave Monson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monson throws strikes from the back but Attack rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Attack.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Monson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Attack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Attack!
Zach Attack gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Dave Monson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Naaah'.

Event: Angry Birds War 81
Date: Nov 16, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Monson.
Hammar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monson manages to avoid it.
Hammar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hammar stuffs the takedown attempt from Monson. Monson gets slowly back to his feet.
Monson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt - Hammar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammar throws a jab but it's blocked by Monson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammar misses with a body shot.
Monson scoring well with a low kick there.
Monson throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammar misses the target.
Hammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammar misses with the combination. #T1#
Monson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammar.
Monson shoots in and drives through. Hammar sprawls well.
Hans Hammar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Monson.
Hammar ducks under a wild hook from Monson.
A jab from Hammar misses. #TD2#
Monson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Monson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hammar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monson trying to control from half guard but Hammar is working away. #SUB2#
Monson is looking for a kimura but Hammar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monson to get the leverage. #T2##SUB2#
Monson seems to be looking for submissions.
Monson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammar defending well though.
Hammar won't allow Monson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Monson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hammar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dave Monson!
In his post fight interview, Dave Monson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ABW 69 Tektas - Monson
Date: Oct 05, 2017

#R1#
Monson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tektas.
Tektas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tektas misses with a two punch combination.
And Monson tries to counter it with a takedown but Tektas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tektas takes a swing at Monson's ribcage but misses.
Tektas throws a nice looking combination but Monson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Tektas tries to sprawl but Monson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Monson trying to control the action but Tektas is working from the bottom.
Tektas is trying to control but can't.
Tektas is staying active underneath Monson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas is looking to control Monson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tektas avoid being mounted?
Tektas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tektas trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Monson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tektas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monson thows a huge punch but Tektas dodges it nicely.
Monson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tektas defending well though.
Monson prevents Tektas from improving his position.
Monson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monson controlling the pace.
Tektas controlling the position for now.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Monson is trying to work for a kimura but Tektas is defending well.
Tektas punching from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monson connects with a right hand. Tektas shakes it off.
Tektas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monson tries to work over Tektas's front leg with a kick but Tektas checks it.
Tektas fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Monson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tektas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tektas wants to control but Monson postures up.
Tektas prevents Monson from improving position.
Monson landing strikes. #T3#
Tektas regains half guard.
Tektas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tektas.
Monson slips nicely into half guard.
Tektas is looking for a sweep. Monson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tektas is not content to let Monson control the position.#SUB2#
Monson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Tektas is controlling Monson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Monson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tektas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monson wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving.
Monson distracts Tektas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Monson dominated that round.
That's time! Tektas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Monson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tektas.
Tektas throws an overhand right that lands on Monson's shoulder, as Monson tries to avoid the shot.
Monson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tektas defends it well.
A low kick from Monson misses #TD#
and Tektas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tektas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monson keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Monson has his foot on Tektas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tektas works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Monson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tektas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Monson has his foot on Tektas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tektas works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but Monson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tektas stopping the sweep attempt from Monson.
Tektas landing some decent shots from guard.
Dave Monson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but Monson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tektas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tektas in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Monson looking for a sweep but Tektas has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Monson working to try and regain half guard.
Tektas working Monson over with strikes here.
Monson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tektas trying to control but Monson is having none of it.
Monson tries to hold on but Tektas pushes him away.
Tektas working Monson over with strikes here.
Monson is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Tektas wants to control the pace but Monson is squirming around nicely.
Tektas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Monson is holding on tight.
Monson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tektas avoids the attempt from Monson to control.
Monson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Monson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tektas looking for a guillotine from mount but Monson is having none of it. #T4#
Monson is squirming around, avoiding Tektas's attempts to control the action.
Monson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tektas landing punches.
Monson tries to hold on but Tektas pushes him away.
BOOM! Tektas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Monson 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Tektas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tektas. #SUB#
Tektas is working for a kimura but Monson is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Tektas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Monson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tektas throws out the jab. #TD2#
Monson drives through with a takedown into Tektas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Monson wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving.
Tektas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Tektas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monson is aware though and is defending well.
Tektas has his hands on Monson's head, controlling the position.
Monson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monson trying to control but Tektas is working from the bottom. #T1#
Monson is in close to Tektas's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Tektas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monson being controlled here momentarily.
Tektas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monson wants to pass the guard but Tektas is keeping the position.
Monson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
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.
Tektas wants to sweep here but Monson controlling him for the moment.
Tektas is trying to keep Monson in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monson.
Tektas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monson sprawls and moves away.
Tektas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tektas's corner calls for a 1-2. Tektas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tektas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Monson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tektas in the body.
Tektas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Monson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tektas tries to get to full guard but Monson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Monson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tektas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tektas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Monson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tektas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tektas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tektas is looking to control Monson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tektas avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tektas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Monson really dominated that round.
That's time! Tektas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Tektas tests Monson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tektas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tektas.
Tektas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monson.
Tektas throws an overhand right that lands on Monson's shoulder, as Monson tries to avoid the shot.
Tektas darts in looking for a takedown but Monson gets double underhooks and turns Tektas into the cage.
Monson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tektas.
Monson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tektas pinned against the cage. Tektas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas tries to bum rush Monson with a series of wild strikes but Monson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monson with the counter takedown but Tektas avoids it easily.
Tektas throws a body shot but no joy.
Monson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Tektas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1##SUB2#
Monson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tektas is aware though and is defending well.
Tektas passes Monson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monson is refusing to be controlled, as Tektas sits in half guard. #SUB#
Monson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Tektas has latched onto it... Big trouble! Tektas pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Monson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Tektas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demetrius Tektas!
Demetrius Tektas retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Demetrius Tektas waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Dave Monson had this to say: 'Naaah'.

Event: ABW 60 Space - Renton
Date: Sep 05, 2017

#R1#
Monson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Monson has been cut.
Owusu throws a series of punches but Monson avoids them all with ease.
Owusu misses with a head kick.
Leonard Owusu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Owusu's calf.
Nice defenses there by Monson.
Monson has a takedown stuffed.
Owusu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monson has a takedown stuffed.
Monson connects with a leg kick. Owusu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Owusu.
Monson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Owusu sprawls and moves away.
Owusu thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Monson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Owusu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owusu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Owusu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Owusu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monson is concentrating on defense, preventing Owusu from advancing position.
Owusu is keen to just control but Monson is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Monson moves into full guard. #SUB#
Owusu is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Monson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Owusu is looking to defend but Monson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Owusu! Monson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Owusu taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave Monson!
After the fight, Dave Monson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ABW 50 Gold Edition
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1#
Monson lands a leg kick that knocks Pacquiao off balance momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Monson moves out of range.
Pacquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacquiao.
Dave Monson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Monson shoots in.
Pacquiao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monson or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao, which made it look bad.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Monson has been cut.
A shot to the body from Monson misses
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Monson has his takedown stuffed
and Monson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Monson.
Pacquiao blocks a leg kick.
Monson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pacquiao's sensitive parts.
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Monson is out of range.
Pacquiao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monson moves away.#T1#
Monson misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monson.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick nicely.
Pacquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Monson.
Monson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pacquiao momentarily. #KD#
Pacquiao lands a big uppercut and Monson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Monson looks OK. Pacquiao waves Monson back to his feet!#ROC#
Monson is rocked!
Monson throws a body kick that misses.
Monson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacquiao finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monson misses with a low kick.
Monson seems to have recovered his senses.
Pacquiao jabs at Monson's body.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Monson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Monson looks winded!
Monson swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Monson misses with the body kick
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Monson moves out of range.
Pacquiao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Dave Monson's cut even more.
Pacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacquiao cracks Monson with a left hook right on the temple and Monson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Pacquiao lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Monson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Manny Pacquiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Dave Monson had this to say: 'I was prepared really bad going in this match , but i will come back stronger!'.

Event: Angry Birds War 42
Date: Jul 11, 2017

#R1#
Monson thuds his shin into the meat of Ryzon's side.
Monson connects with a right hand. Ryzon shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Monson.
Monson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryzon tries to clinch there but Monson circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Monson as he connects with a hook.
Dave Monson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryzon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monson tries to avoid it but Ryzon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monson to the ground. Monson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryzon tries to clinch up but Monson circles away and keeps his distance.
Monson lands a nice shot that snaps Ryzon's head back.
Ryzon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Monson drives through with a takedown into Ryzon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ryzon has his foot on Monson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Monson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryzon trying to control the position. #T1#
Monson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Monson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monson looking to pass the guard.
Monson stopping the sweep attempt from Ryzon.
Ryzon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryzon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monson stays in close to Ryzon's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryzon working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Monson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryzon keeping full guard, as Monson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Monson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ryzon pulls Monson in close to prevent any damage.
Monson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryzon is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ryzon wants to control from the top but Monson keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Monson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ryzon escapes and throws Monson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monson looks to move to half guard but instead Ryzon has passed into mount! Damn!
Monson is looking to get to half guard.
Ryzon controlling from the full mount.
Monson can't escape the position. #T4#
Monson is still trying to improve position.
Monson tries to hold on but Ryzon postures up.
Monson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ryzon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Monson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryzon lands a couple of good shots and Monson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Monson trying to control but not successfully.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ryzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryzon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monson.
Ryzon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Monson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ryzon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monson is in Ryzon's guard.
Joe Ryzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monson postures up.
Ryzon wants to stand but Monson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monson throws a big elbow that misses.
Monson wants to control from the top but Ryzon keeps moving. #T1#
Monson postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ryzon keeping moving, preventing Monson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monson avoids the head kick by Ryzon.
Ryzon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monson is looking to slow Ryzon down with leg kicks.
Monson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ryzon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monson. Ryzon shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Monson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Ryzon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Monson seems to be working for a kimura but Ryzon defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Monson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ryzon defends it well.
Monson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Monson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Monson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryzon is just riding it out for now. Monson eventually gives up the hold.
Ryzon wants to control but Monson is keeping busy. #T3#
Well, if Monson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Monson seems to be working for a kimura but Ryzon defends the submission attempt.
Monson prevents Ryzon from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryzon is refusing to be controlled, as Monson sits in half guard.
Monson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryzon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monson moves into full mount! Ryzon won't be happy about that!
Ryzon doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryzon doesn't manage to clinch there - Monson circles away. #TD2#
Monson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Monson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryzon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryzon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryzon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Monson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryzon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryzon is retaining full guard.
Monson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryzon is trying to control the position but Monson postures up.
Monson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Monson trying to control the position but Ryzon is working away.
Ryzon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryzon wants to control but Monson postures up.#SUB2#
Monson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryzon, who protects the arm well.
Monson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ryzon.
Monson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ryzon wants to control but Monson postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monson staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Monson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Ryzon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryzon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryzon.
Ryzon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Monson postures up.
Monson forces his way into half guard.
Monson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Monson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ryzon defend it? Monson steps over the head and cranks it - Ryzon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Monson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Monson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Monson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Angry Birds War 32
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Monson is looking to chop away at Mizushima's legs.
Monson feints and then cracks Mizushima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mizushima down.
A jab lands there for Monson.
Monson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mizushima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mizushima there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Mizushima has closed the distance and engaged Monson in a clinch.
Monson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monson. #ROC#
Mizushima is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mizushima is still on wobbly legs! Can Monson finish him?
Monson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizushima.
Mizushima seems to have recovered his senses.
Mizushima pressing his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mizushima. #T1#
Mizushima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monson lands a shot to the body.
Monson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mizushima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Monson lands a body shot.
Monson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Monson decides to pull guard.
Mizushima wants to control from the top but Monson keeps moving. #T2#
Monson keeping full guard, as Mizushima tries to pass. #SUB#
Monson looking for a guillotine here but Mizushima defends easily. #SUB#
Monson working for a triangle but Mizushima defends it easily.
Mizushima showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Monson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mizushima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mizushima wants to control from the top but Monson keeps moving. #SUB#
Monson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mizushima has picked Monson up and slammed him! Monson can't keep hold of the triangle and Mizushima manages to pass to side control!
Mizushima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monson keeps working. #SUB2#
Mizushima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Mizushima tries for a kimura but Monson is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Who's going to make the next move?
Monson tries to improve position but can't.
Monson manages to get back to half guard.
Monson is trying to maintain the position but Mizushima is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monson is looking to improve his position.
Mizushima trying to control from half guard but Monson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Monson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mizushima gets caught napping as Monson dives in and scores a takedown. Mizushima manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Monson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mizushima will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Monson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Monson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mizushima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mizushima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monson trying to control here. #T1#
Monson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mizushima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Monson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mizushima is looking to take a break and control but Monson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mizushima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mizushima working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Monson's thigh. Monson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mizushima postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mizushima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mizushima has managed to get both his arms back between Monson's legs - danger averted.
Monson looking to control.
Mizushima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mizushima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mizushima cracks Monson with a solid left hand.
Monson keeping moving, preventing Mizushima from controlling successfully.
Mizushima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mizushima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mizushima has managed to get both his arms back between Monson's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Mizushima won't allow Monson to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mizushima can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Mizushima closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mizushima lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Monson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Monson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mizushima defends it easily.
Mizushima trying to control but Monson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mizushima advances position into side control!
Monson tries to buck Mizushima off but Mizushima is having none of it.
Monson is not content to let Mizushima control the position.
Monson can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mizushima in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazushi Mizushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monson dives in for a single leg takedown but Mizushima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mizushima.
Monson leaves Mizushima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monson feinted with a counter takedown.
Monson cracks a nice hook into Mizushima's ribs.
Monson throws the kick towards the body but Mizushima avoids it.
Mizushima moves in looking to clinch but Monson pushes him off.
Monson scores with a kick to the body.
Mizushima shoots in but no luck this time.
Mizushima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dave Monson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Mizushima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima closes the distance and clinches up with Monson, looking for a takedown. Mizushima pushes Monson against the cage but Monson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monson connects with a body shot that sends Mizushima's belly button to the back.
Monson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mizushima sprawls well. He's pushed Monson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mizushima wants to clinch up but Monson keeps it at a distance.#T1##CL2#
Mizushima forces Monson back against the cage and clinches.
Monson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mizushima to keep the fight standing.
Monson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mizushima walks away with a smile on his face. Monson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Monson scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monson, as that shot connected.
Mizushima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monson.
Mizushima tries to clinch up#TD#
so Monson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Monson stays in close to Mizushima's body and controls the position.
Mizushima keeping moving, preventing Monson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mizushima trying to control the position here.
Mizushima wants to hit a switch here but Monson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mizushima there!
Mizushima is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mizushima is looking to escape.
Mizushima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Monson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mizushima tries to hold on but Monson postures up.
Mizushima can't escape the position.
Mizushima tries to lock up and control but Monson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mizushima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Monson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mizushima is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mizushima regains half guard.
Dave Monson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monson is thwarting Mizushima's attempts to control the position.
Monson prevents Mizushima from improving his position.
Mizushima is not content to let Monson control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mizushima is defending against the submission attempts here by Monson.
Monson lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Monson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Monson!
Our winner, Dave Monson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Angry Birds War 23
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monson feinted with a counter takedown.
Monson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monson.
Grant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monson throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at . . . in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Monson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Grant has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Monson is on him like a limpet, forcing Grant back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Monson pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monson is adopting a defensive guard.
Grant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Monson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Grant is defending well. Monson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Grant has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Monson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Monson!
Dave Monson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Angry Birds War 19
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Owusu misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monson. #TD#
Monson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Monson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Monson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Owusu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monson tries to move to mount but Owusu blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Monson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Owusu is trying to escape and Monson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Owusu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Monson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Monson!
Dave Monson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Angry Birds War 7
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1#
Monson thumps Licinius with a low kick.
Monson delivers a nice body kick.
Monson thuds his shin into the meat of Licinius's side.
Monson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Monson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Monson lands an overhand right.
Licinius connects with a body shot.
Monson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Licinius.
Licinius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monson can pounce on him.
Monson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Licinius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monson.
Licinius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Licinius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monson. Monson obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Monson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Licinius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monson. That one must have hurt.
Licinius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Licinius wants it to stay on the feet.
Licinius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Licinius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marcus Licinius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Licinius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monson - the referee stops the clock and Licinius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monson. Licinius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Monson shoots in and bounces Licinius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Monson won't allow Licinius to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Licinius scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Monson connects with an inside leg kick.
Licinius has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monson.
Monson throws a shot from downtown. Licinius moves away and avoids it.
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!
Monson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Monson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Monson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Monson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Licinius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Licinius tries to escape but Monson is in control. #SUB#
Monson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Monson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Licinius keeps working.
Monson controlling the position. #SUB#
Monson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Licinius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Monson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Licinius is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Monson yanks on the arm and Licinius is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Monson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Monson!
Our winner, Dave Monson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Total War 4 - Challengers
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Khabilov catches Monson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Dave Monson has been cut.
Monson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khabilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khabilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monson.
Khabilov misses with a left hand
and Monson counters with a low kick, right behind Khabilov 's knee.
Monson throws a body kick that misses.
Khabilov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Khabilov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Monson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khabilov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khabilov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Monson can't do much from the bottom here.
Khabilov grinds an elbow into Monson's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khabilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Monson down. #CUT#
That has opened up Dave Monson's cut even more.
Khabilov lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#
Monson is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Dave Monson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monson taking a bit of punishment here - Khabilov scoring with strikes.
Monson is still in real trouble! Can Khabilov finish him?#CUT#
Dave Monson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Monson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rustam Khabilov!
Rustam Khabilov retains his lightweight title!

Event: LFC 16
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Patches shoots in and bounces Monson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Monson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monson keeping full guard, as Patches tries to pass.
Patches really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Monson trying to keep a closed guard but Patches is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patches has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monson is proving hard to escape from.
Patches is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patches avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Patches moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Patches manages to break the clinch.
Monson misses with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monson. #TD2#
Patches drives through with a takedown into Monson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monson wants to sweep here but Patches controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Patches stands up and waves to Monson to follow him. #T2#
Monson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monson throws a looping overhand right but Patches ducks down to avoid it.
Monson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patches shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monson as he avoids it easily.
Monson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Patches stuffs the takedown attempt from Monson. Monson gets slowly back to his feet.
Monson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patches drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monson defends it well.
Patches avoids the body shot from Monson. #CL2#
Patches fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Patches has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Monson uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Monson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patches has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monson has managed to get both his arms back between Patches's legs - danger averted.
Monson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patches's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarome Patches comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Patches 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarome Patches!

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