Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 51: Mogg v Sharma
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1##TD#
Monto shoots in and bounces Fabinho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fabinho keeping full guard, as Monto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fabinho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fabinho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard. #REVB#
Monto keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Monto wants to sweep here but Fabinho controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto wants to improve his position but instead Fabinho has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Fabinho trying to control from half guard but Monto is working away.
Monto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Monto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fabinho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Monto working for a triangle but Fabinho defends it easily.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabinho connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fabinho trying to control but Monto is working from the bottom.
Fabinho slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Monto.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fabinho working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
Fabinho is trying to control the action in half guard but Monto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fabinho seems to be looking for submissions.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fabinho connects with a nice short shot to Monto's temple.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho moves nicely into side control.
Monto tries to improve position but can't.
Fabinho controlling the position from side mount.
Monto is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Monto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fabinho jumps into side control!
Fabinho working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Fabinho's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fabinho cracks Monto with a big right hand but Monto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monto tries to buck Fabinho off but Fabinho is having none of it.#SUB2#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monto tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Fabinho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Monto is trying to get back to half guard.
Fabinho is putting a hurting on Monto here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Fabinho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fabinho grinds an elbow into Monto's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Fabinho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monto is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Monto with that takedown attempt.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monto manages to avoid it.
Monto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fabinho pinned against the cage. Fabinho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monto is defended easily by Fabinho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fabinho. Monto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho throws a hook to the side of Monto's head but Monto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fabinho tries to clinch up but Monto circles away and keeps his distance.
Monto feinted with a counter takedown.
Fabinho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monto.
Fabinho misses with a takedown attempt - Monto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Fabinho finds it's target.#T2#
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fabinho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Monto dives in and grabs Fabinho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fabinho pushes down on Monto's head and hops out.
Fabinho throws a hook but Monto blocks it.
Monto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monto shoots for a takedown but Fabinho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Monto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fabinho as he avoids it easily.
Monto on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Monto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fabinho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fabinho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Monto jumps guard but Fabinho stands there with Monto around his waist. Monto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fabinho prevents it.
Monto tries to pull guard but Fabinho won't allow it. #TD2#
Fabinho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Monto can't fight it off and eventually Fabinho manages to take the fight to the floor. Monto looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fabinho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fabinho looking to pass the guard.
Monto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fabinho is one step ahead there. #T4#
Fabinho pushes down on Monto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Monto punching from the bottom.
Fabinho uses his free foot to push down on Monto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monto.
Monto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
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!
Monto grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Roberto Fabinho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monto can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Fabinho has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Monto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fabinho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Fabinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monto feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Monto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fabinho has momentary wrist control but Monto slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Fabinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monto passes into half guard.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fabinho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Monto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Monto keeps moving. #SUB#
Monto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fabinho defends it easily.
Fabinho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabinho stands and throws Monto's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Monto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Monto wants to work for an arm triangle but Fabinho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
Fabinho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monto postures up in Fabinho's guard and throws a big left but Fabinho blocks it.
Monto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fabinho is trying to control the position but Monto postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fabinho is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Monto working for a triangle but Fabinho defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fabinho working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Fabinho landing some decent shots from guard.
Fabinho stands up over Monto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fabinho distracts Monto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fabinho scoring with some ground and pound.
Roberto Fabinho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fabinho sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Fabinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fabinho sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Monto has his foot on Fabinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabinho works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Fabinho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Fabinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fabinho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Monto keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Monto working for a triangle but Fabinho defends it easily. #SUB#
Monto has his foot on Fabinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabinho works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Fabinho.
I've got Fabinho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Fabinho!
A very excited looking Roberto Fabinho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 45: Smith v Narushima
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Monto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abner did well to prevent Monto getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Monto wants to work for an arm triangle but Abner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Monto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abner sees it coming and defends easily.
Abner wants to get back to his feet.
Monto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abner tries to kick Monto off but Monto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Monto is working for a kimura but Abner is defending it quite comfortably.
Abner is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto thows a huge punch but Abner dodges it nicely.
Abner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Monto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abner is just riding it out for now. Monto eventually gives up the hold.
Monto wants to advance to full mount but Abner doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Monto throwing strikes from guard but Abner blocks nicely.
Abner looking for a sweep. Not yet Abner, not yet.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses.
Abner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monto looking to pass the guard.
Abner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Abner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Monto has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.
Monto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Abner pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Monto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Monto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Monto is tightening it up a little... Abner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Abner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Abner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Monto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Davido Monto!
The defeated Cayden Abner had this to say: 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Larkin takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Larkin successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Larkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monto.
Monto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larkin is keeping the position for now.
Larkin working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Larkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larkin looking to control. #T1##SUB2#
Larkin looking for a guillotine here but Monto defends easily.
Larkin controls Monto momentarily but Monto frees himself. #SUB#
Monto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin looking to control.
Monto wants to pass the guard but Larkin is keeping the position.
Larkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Larkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Monto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larkin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monto has Larkin in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larkin passes into side control.
Monto wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Larkin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Larkin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Monto some visible discomfort.
Monto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larkin trying to control the action but Monto is working from the bottom.
Monto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larkin working the ground and pound from side control.
Larkin controlling from side mount.
Monto is looking to regain half guard here but Larkin keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Monto is working hard here to advance position.
Monto regains half guard.
Larkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Monto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
Monto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Monto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larkin defends well.#T4##SUB#
Larkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larkin has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monto striking off his back but it's not causing Larkin any problems.
Larkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Monto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Monto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larkin's guard. #REVR#
Larkin looking to control. #SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monto preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Larkin's head.
Monto passes Larkin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Larkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Monto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larkin but Larkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Monto.
Monto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin throws a hook but Monto avoids it easily.
Monto moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Monto attempts a counter takedown but Larkin avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Monto gets tackled into the cage by Larkin. Larkin maintains the clinch.
Monto wants a takedown. #TD2#
Larkin pulls Monto into guard. #SUB2#
Larkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Monto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Larkin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Larkin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Monto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Monto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larkin stays in close to Monto's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Larkin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Monto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Monto is looking to sweep but instead, Larkin has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
Larkin drops an elbow to the side of Monto's head.
Larkin prevents Monto from improving his position.
Larkin wants to control but Monto is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Monto throws a strike from the bottom but Larkin passes into side control!
Monto is trying to work for a sweep but Larkin has mounted him!
Larkin content just to control the position here. #T3#
BOOM! Larkin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Monto working to try and regain half guard.
Larkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Larkin lands a big elbow.
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monto is looking to escape.
Monto is looking to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Larkin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Monto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Monto shrugs it off.
Monto is working to get back to half guard.
Larkin cracks Monto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monto is looking to escape.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monto taking shots to the head.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Monto is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Larkin moves into the clinch.#TD#
Monto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Monto manages to end up in side control.
Larkin can't do much from the bottom here.
Monto landing strikes.
Monto working away.
Monto cracks Larkin with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Larkin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Monto connects with a decent elbow.
Larkin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin wants to take a breather but Monto is having none of it.
Larkin controlling the action here. #T1#
Larkin wants to take a breather but Monto is having none of it.
Larkin controlling the pace.
Monto is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Larkin prevents Monto from improving his position.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monto wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larkin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Larkin drops an elbow to the side of Monto's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Monto is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Larkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Larkin lands with a punch from half guard.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Monto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larkin in particular looking to stall.
Larkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Monto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Larkin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Larkin!
Larkin lands an elbow.
Larkin controls the position.
Larkin trying to control the position but Monto is working away.
Monto is trying to work for a sweep but Larkin has mounted him!
Larkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Monto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monto is looking to escape. #T4#
The referee warns Monto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Donnie Larkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larkin controlling the action here. #SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Larkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Larkin!
In his post fight interview, Donnie Larkin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Sukarman tries for a takedown but Monto circles away easily#TD2#
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Sukarman fights it but they end up in guard.
Sukarman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Monto drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Monto seems to have locked his on tight now - Sukarman screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Monto, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Davido Monto!
Sutarjo Sukarman was interviewed post fight and said 'Next i'll win'.

Event: C117: Al Balushi vs. Ji-Woo
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Monto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monto.
Monto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Monto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Monto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Monto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Shamrock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shamrock manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock controlling Monto's posture. #T1#
Monto postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Monto tries to pass.
Shamrock is trying to keep Monto in close.
Monto throwing strikes but missing.
Monto works over Shamrock with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Monto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Monto wants to sweep but no luck.
Shamrock trying to control but Monto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shamrock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shamrock has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Shamrock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Shamrock won't allow Monto to sweep him here. #SUB#
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Monto has his foot on Shamrock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shamrock works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Monto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shamrock is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monto.
Monto is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto looking for a sweep but Shamrock has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Monto is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Shamrock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shamrock throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Monto because Shamrock loaded up on that one.
Monto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shamrock wants to control the pace but Monto is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monto 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.
Monto gets full guard.
Monto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shamrock has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davido Monto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monto in his tracks.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Monto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monto.
Davido Monto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Monto has hold of Shamrock's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shamrock seems comfortable defending it but Monto has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shamrock is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shamrock is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Monto couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davido Monto!

Event: C105: Kahn vs. Stalinovich
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Shamrock fights it but they end up in guard.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Monto tries to pass.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monto throws a big elbow that misses.
Shamrock is adopting a defensive guard.
Monto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shamrock is trying to keep Monto in close.
Monto throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto looking to pass the guard.
Shamrock looking to control. #T1#
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Monto tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses.
Monto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monto landing some decent shots from guard.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Shamrock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.#REVR##T2#
Shamrock won't allow Monto to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Monto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shamrock stacks Monto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shamrock!
Monto is not content to let Shamrock control the position.
Monto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monto is not content to let Shamrock control the position. #T3#
Monto is looking for a sweep.
Monto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shamrock pulls his head out easily.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Monto keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Monto with the active half guard here but Shamrock passes nicely into side control.#T4#
Monto tries to bench press Shamrock off him but Shamrock keeps the position.
Monto trying to remain calm as Shamrock controls from the top position.
Monto is trying to improve his position.
Monto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Monto is pressing down on Shamrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davido Monto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Monto slips the punch.
Shamrock throws a hook but Monto blocks it.
Shamrock misses with a hook #TD2#
and Monto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monto.
Shamrock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Shamrock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Monto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shamrock stacks Monto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shamrock!
Monto is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto looking for a sweep but Shamrock has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Shamrock fails to move to back control.
Monto gets back to half guard.
Monto gets full guard.#SUB2#
Monto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamrock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monto is striking from the bottom but Shamrock uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Monto lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Monto misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Monto looking for subs from the bottom but Shamrock mounts him!#T2#
Monto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamrock controlling from mount.
Monto 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.
Monto manages to get to full guard.
Davido Monto has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Monto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamrock defends well.
Monto tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a triangle here but Shamrock uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Monto is trying to work for a sweep but Shamrock has mounted him!
Monto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shamrock wants to control but Monto is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Monto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shamrock escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shamrock!
Monto is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Shamrock trying to control the position but Monto is working away. #SUB#
Shamrock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monto is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Shamrock.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stan Shamrock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shamrock misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shamrock has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Monto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shamrock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Monto's guard! Nice work there by Shamrock! #SUB2#
Monto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Monto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shamrock escapes and throws Monto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monto looking for a sweep but Shamrock has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Shamrock prevents Monto from getting the reversal.#T1#
Monto gets back to half guard.
Monto is not content to let Shamrock control the position.#SUB2#
Monto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shamrock passes into side control!
Monto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shamrock takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Monto to pass into mount.
Shamrock fails to take his opponent's back.
Monto is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Shamrock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monto is looking to escape.
Monto is looking to improve his position but Shamrock isn't that keen on the idea.
Monto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Monto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monto postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Monto tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Monto looking for subs off his back but Shamrock has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shamrock pulls his head out easily.
Monto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##SUB2#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monto is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamrock trying to control the action but Monto is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Davido Monto.
I think Monto 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SFL 159 | The Rundown
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Makres wants to clinch#TD2#
and Monto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makres 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.
Monto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makres is keeping the position for now.
Monto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makres is looking to escape.
Monto throwing shots but Makres is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Monto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makres is just riding it out for now. Monto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Makres wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Makres defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monto working the head and body with strikes.
Makres pushes Monto off looking to stand but Monto dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Makres has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Monto is on him like a limpet, forcing Makres back against the cage.
Monto is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Monto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makres is defending well.
Makres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monto wants to take the fight to the mat but Makres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Makres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres cracks Monto with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Makres as the two fighters clinch.
Monto jumps guard but Makres stands there with Monto around his waist. Monto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makres lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monto looking for a takedown.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Monto's ribcage. Monto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makres after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makres gets underhooks to prevent Monto's takedown attempt.
Monto looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
Monto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monto tries to score a body lock takedown but Makres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Monto tries to score a body lock takedown but Makres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Monto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Monto controls his hands.
Monto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
Makres trying to control the position but instead, Monto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makres into the cage.
Monto wants a takedown.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makres digs a right hand into Monto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monto's gas tank.
A short right from Makres. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Monto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Makres kicks off Monto and gets to his feet.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makres but Makres pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Makres drives through and clinches with Monto against the cage.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monto's elbow.
Monto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makres lands with a light punch inside.
Makres lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Makres.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Monto wants to clinch
and Makres counters with a one-two to the body.
Makres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monto is able to avoid easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monto. #CL#
Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monto or not.
Makres misses with a body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Makres here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Makres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monto backwards. #T1#
Monto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makres smiles and moves away.
A big left from Makres misses.
Monto feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Makres has managed to clinch.
Monto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto has Makres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makres prevents it.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto wants a takedown but no success here.
Monto is breathing heavily.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
Makres looking to stall.
Monto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Monto avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres has Monto pushed against the cage.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto is looking for a takedown.
Monto tries to score a body lock takedown but Makres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto is trying to pull guard but Makres has him pressed against the cage.
Makres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monto is defending well for now.
Makres lands a body shot.
Makres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makres lands a body punch.
Makres lands a body shot.
Monto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Makres digs a right hand into Monto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monto's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
A body shot lands from Makres. #T3#
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montos head.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Monto's ribcage. Monto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makres presses Monto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Monto controls his hands.
Monto is trying to pull guard but Makres has him pressed against the cage.
Monto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makres is defending well.
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montos head.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monto's elbow.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monto.
Still in the clinch, Makres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makres smiles and moves away. #CL#
Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Monto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makres is defending well.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Monto controls the action.
Makres tries to work over Monto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Monto.
Makres is working Monto over against the cage.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Makres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monto backwards.
Monto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Makres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Makres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monto wants to take the fight to the mat but Makres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Monto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makres walks away with a smile on his face. Monto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt
letting Makres counter with a right hand. #CL#
Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makres scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto is working for takedown but Makres is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makres lands with a left to the head.
Makres leaning his opponent against the cage.
Monto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Makres stalls.
Monto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makres effectively controlling the action here.
Makres lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Makres avoiding damage.
Monto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makres is pressed up against the cage. Monto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makres down to the mat. Makres avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Makres takes the fight into the clinch.
Monto goes for a takedown attempt but Makres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Makres wants to clinch up but Monto keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Makres forces Monto back against the cage and clinches.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Monto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makres.
Monto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makres defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Makres. No joy for Monto on that attempt.
Makres tried to counter with a leg kick but Monto avoided it.
Makres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makres jabs Monto right on the nose. Monto blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Monto gets tackled into the cage by Makres. Makres maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makres smiles and moves away.
Monto circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Monto tries to counter it with a takedown but Makres pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3##CL#
Makres instigates a clinch.
Monto is trying to drag Makres to the mat but Makres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Monto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monto.
Monto swats away the attempt to clinch by Makres.
Monto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makres defends well and Monto ends up having to push Makres into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monto circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Monto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makres.
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makres is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Makres circles away and we're back to standing.
Makres cracks Monto with an open hand slap.
Makres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt.
John Makres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Makres closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makres, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!
During a confident post fight interview, John Makres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 154 | Just Bleed
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1#
Nail fails to land with a series of punches.
Nail lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Nail clinches with his opponent.
Monto is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Nail pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Monto gets tackled into the cage by Nail. Nail maintains the clinch.
Nail stalling in the clinch but Monto improves position.
Monto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nail fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nail throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Monto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nail is keeping the position for now.
Monto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses.
Monto tries to free his leg and advance position but Nail is retaining full guard. #T1#
Nail has control of Monto's left arm, preventing Monto from doing any damage.
Nail utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nail working a defensive guard here.
Monto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monto looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Monto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nail works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monto tries to free his leg and advance position but Nail is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nail darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Monto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nail's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monto postures up in Nail's guard and throws a big left but Nail blocks it. #SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nail is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard. #REVB#
Monto wants to hit a sweep here but Nail passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Monto there!
Nail controlling his opponent.
Monto manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Nail seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Monto wants to get back to full guard.
Nail is taking a breather. Monto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Monto wants to improve his position but Nail is controlling well.
Monto wants to sweep but Nail has passed to side control!
Monto is not content to let Nail control the position.
Monto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nail wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monto is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Logan Nail will probably get the nod.
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#
Nail tries to clinch but Monto is having none of it.
Monto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nail manages to circle out of the way.
Nail throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monto. #CL2#
Nail moves into the clinch.
Monto wants to take the fight to the mat but Nail manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Monto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nail avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nail. #TD#
Monto has hold of one of Nail's legs. Nail is fighting the takedown attempt but Monto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nail working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monto.
Monto advances to half guard. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nail defends it well. #SUB#
Monto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nail could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Monto has cracked it and Nail is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Monto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davido Monto!

Event: SFL 150 | Unconquered
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Brown.
Monto fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Monto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monto prevents Brown from standing back up. #T1#
Monto thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown is trying to stand.
Monto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
Monto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Brown has one foot on Monto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Brown leaves Monto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monto slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown misses the jab.#T2#
Brown misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Monto counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Monto wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Monto won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Monto is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.#ES#
Brown has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Monto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bill Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monto or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monto blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Monto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Brown throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bill Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Monto ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bill Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monto defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand. #T4##KD#
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Monto tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Monto back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Davido Monto has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Monto.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monto.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Monto closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Monto pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown and Monto are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Brown throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Monto into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Brown knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bill Brown!
After winning the bout, Bill Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 143 | Myers vs Blyad
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Kulik throws a head kick that misses.
As Kulik tries to get set, Monto tries to push him back and clinch up but Kulik manages to avoid the attempt.
We've been informed that Kulik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kulik throws a head kick but Monto moves out of range.
Kulik throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Kulik fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kulik is trying to keep Monto in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monto throwing strikes from guard but Kulik blocks nicely.
Monto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Kulik wants to sweep here but Monto controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kulik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Kulik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kulik manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Kulik's guard.
Monto stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Monto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kulik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Monto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
Monto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kulik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulik defending well though.
Kulik gets full guard.
Monto throwing strikes but missing.
Monto is pushing down on Kulik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulik is fighting to maintain full guard but Monto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Monto wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Monto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kulik is just riding it out for now. Monto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Kulik has a hand on Monto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Monto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Monto avoids the attempt from Kulik to control.
Kulik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kulik passes Monto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Monto is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kulik is working for a kimura but Monto is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulik prevents Monto from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Kulik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monto sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monto is refusing to be controlled, as Kulik sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kulik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monto is just riding it out for now. Kulik eventually gives up the hold.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Monto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monto tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davido Monto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kulik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Monto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kulik won't be happy with that.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Monto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Monto off and has taken his back!
Monto tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Monto manages to turn into his guard.
Monto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulik can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Monto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kulik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kulik has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily. #T1#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Monto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davido Monto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monto keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monto's guard.
Kulik passes to full mount!
Kulik looking to control but Monto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kulik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kulik. #SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Kulik moves nicely into side control.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monto striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Monto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Monto is looking to improve his position.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monto keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kulik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monto defends it well. #SUB#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Monto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kulik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Monto!
Monto is squirming around, avoiding Kulik's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Kulik has isolated one of Monto's arms. Monto looking to fight him off but Kulik twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasiliy Kulik!

Event: SFL 138 | Insanity
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Belport is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monto.
Belport throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Monto counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Belport scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monto 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.#TD2#
Monto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monto lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Belport slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belport throws a big elbow that misses.
Belport has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Monto working for submissions but it's allowed Belport to get to half guard.
Monto is refusing to be controlled, as Belport sits in half guard. #T1#
Monto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Monto tries to get to full guard but Belport has control of the leg.
Belport trying to control the pace.
Monto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Monto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belport is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monto.
Monto is looking to regain half guard here but Belport keeps moving and retains side control.
Belport trying to control the position but Monto is working away. #T2#
Monto is trying to improve his position.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Monto tries to roll over but Belport keeps him under control.
Well, if Belport 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.
Monto is not content to let Belport control the position.
Belport missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monto.#T3#
Monto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belport.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Monto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Belport has passed into half guard!
Belport controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Monto has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Belport. Oh but Monto has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Belport goes limp - he's gone! Monto jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Davido Monto!

Event: SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Makres closes the distance but Monto moves to the side #TD2#
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Makres fights it but they end up in guard.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makres wants to stand up but Monto is controlling him.
Monto throws an elbow that misses. Makres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monto's guard. Nice move by Makres!#REVR#
Makres tries to stand but Monto is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Monto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Makres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makres has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Makres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Monto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makres 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.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Makres pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Makres stands and steps away. Monto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Monto fails to land the takedown.#T2#
A head kick from Makres lands but Monto takes it in his stride.
Monto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Makres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monto wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Makres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Makres defends easily. #SUB2#
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Makres wants to stand but Monto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Monto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makres is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Monto is working an open guard so Makres takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Makres dips to his left and cracks Monto with an uppercut!
Makres tests Monto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monto checks a low kick from Makres.
Monto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makres.
Monto moves out of range as Makres strikes.
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres misses with a body kick.
Monto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Monto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makres's waist but Makres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monto off to one side.
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto darts in looking for a takedown but Makres gets double underhooks and turns Monto into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Makres misses the target.
Monto shoots in and drives through. Makres sprawls well.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt - Makres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monto doesn't manage to clinch there - Makres circles away.
No luck for Monto with that takedown attempt.
Makres is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres dominated that round.
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#
Monto closes the distance and clinches up with Makres, looking for a takedown. Monto pushes Makres against the cage but Makres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makres is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Makres circles away and we're back to standing.
Makres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Makres there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Monto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monto showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Makres is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto. #T1##SUB2#
Monto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makres is just riding it out for now. Monto eventually gives up the hold.
Makres pushes Monto off looking to stand but Monto dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Makres defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Makres makes his way to full guard, as Monto worked for a kimura.
Monto stops Makres from standing up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Makres has his feet on Monto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Monto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makres's waist but Makres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monto off to one side.
Makres is looking to counter with head kicks.
Monto looks for a takedown but Makres sprawls well.#CL2#
Monto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Monto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Monto tries for a takedown but Makres manages to get underhooks.
Makres gets underhooks to prevent Monto's takedown attempt.
Monto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Monto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makres prevents it.
Makres taking a breather.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto looking for a takedown.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
Monto is breathing heavily.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makres cracks Monto with a nice body shot.
Monto prevents a body shot from Makres.
Makres lands a body punch.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Makres presses Monto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Monto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makres after a bit of a struggle.
Monto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres trying to land knees to the body.
Makres is trying to stall. #TD2#
Monto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makres regains guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Makres manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Monto shoots in looking for a takedown. Makres tries to sprawl out of it but Monto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monto.

Makres throws Monto to one side and escapes!
John Makres is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Monto shoots in and gets a takedown into Makres's guard.#ES#
Makres is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Makres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Makres lands a nice uppercut.
Monto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Monto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makres pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Monto wants the takedown. Makres is fighting it off but Monto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Makres's guard against the cage.
Makres wants to get back to his feet but Monto is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Makres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.#REVR#
Monto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Makres decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Makres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makres looks for the body kick but Monto saw that one coming.
Monto looks for a takedown but Makres sprawls well.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makres is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Makres circles away and we're back to standing.
Makres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monto takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Monto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makres counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Makres moves into the clinch successfully.
Monto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Monto looking for a takedown.
Monto is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makres.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Monto wants to take the fight to the mat but Makres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makres crunches a lovely knee into Monto's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Makres.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
Monto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Makres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monto avoids it.
John Makres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makres.
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monto takes a shot to the head.
Makres scores a nice knee to the body.
Makres scores with a shot to the side of Monto's head.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monto's elbow.
Monto tries to pull guard but Makres forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makres slowing the pace effectively.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Monto.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Monto avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Monto tries for a takedown but Makres manages to get underhooks.
Monto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makres just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Makres is leaning against Monto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Monto controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makres.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres controlling the action here for a moment.
Monto tries to pull guard but Makres holds him up against the cage and eventually Monto drops back down to his feet.
Monto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Makres.
Makres just leaning against Monto, taking a breather.
John Makres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monto is trying to pull guard but Makres turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monto wants a takedown but no success here.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davido Monto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Makres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
Monto misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makres 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!
During a confident post fight interview, John Makres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022

182 cm
30 yrs
195 lbs

178 cm
23 yrs
171 lbs

Monto

Kersikov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Davido Monto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monto.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kersikov 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.#TD2#
Kersikov looking to score a takedown here. Monto is defending well but Kersikov drives through and ends up in Monto's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Monto (0) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Monto looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Monto is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov stalling. #T1#
Monto tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Monto (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Monto can't escape the position.
Monto is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Monto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov prevents Monto from getting the reversal.
Monto manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Monto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Monto (0) vs (8) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Monto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kersikov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kersikov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Monto has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bogdan Kersikov!
A very excited looking Bogdan Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021

190 cm
37 yrs
225 lbs

182 cm
30 yrs
195 lbs

Jackson

Monto

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Monto successfully pulls guard.
Jackson 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.
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Monto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Monto up and slammed him! Monto can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (3) vs (0) Monto
Monto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jackson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (5) vs (0) Monto#T1#
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monto is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Monto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Monto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson 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.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Monto is trying desperately to improve position.
Monto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Jackson moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (8) vs (0) Monto
Monto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monto manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (11) vs (0) Monto
Monto is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Monto keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson tries to control but Monto wriggling away.
Jackson controlling from mount. #T4#
Monto is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Monto is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jackson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (14) vs (0) Monto
Monto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jackson tries to keep control of the position but Monto is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T5#
Monto breaks Jackson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (14) vs (2) Monto
Jackson keeping full guard, as Monto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Monto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (16) vs (2) Monto#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Monto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6##SUB2#
Monto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Monto has his feet on Jackson's thighs here. He's pushed Jackson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jackson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davido Monto!

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

182 cm
30 yrs
195 lbs

190 cm
31 yrs
191 lbs

Monto

Wanker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Davido Monto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wanker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wanker looks to clinch #TD#
and Monto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monto.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Monto (2) vs (0) Wanker
Wanker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monto wants to pass the guard but Wanker is keeping the position.
Wanker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Monto (2) vs (2) Wanker
Monto keeping full guard, as Wanker tries to pass. #SUB#
Monto working for a triangle but Wanker defends it easily.
Monto 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.#SUB#
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Wanker defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker pushing down on Monto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Monto is looking for a sweep. Wanker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wanker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wanker is looking for a kimura but Monto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wanker to get the leverage.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Wanker seems content to control.#SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wanker trying to control from half guard but Monto is working away.
Wanker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wanker prevents Monto from improving his position.
Monto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB#
Monto pushes a forearm under Wanker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wanker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davido Monto!

Event: SFL 115 | Lancaster vs Lund
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Bird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Monto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bird has passed into half guard!
Monto is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monto manages to get to full guard.
Bird 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. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bird defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Monto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bird advances position into side control!
Bird wants to control but Monto is keeping him busy.
Monto striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Monto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bird works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Monto gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Monto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monto is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monto defends it well. #SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monto keeps working. #T3#
Bird slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monto sees it coming and defends easily.
Monto is looking to improve his position.
Bird trying to mount his opponent but Monto defends it. #SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird controlling the action here.
Monto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monto tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Monto punching from the bottom.
Bird passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monto is desperately trying to improve his position but Bird has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Bird has control of Monto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Monto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bird controlling the pace for now.
Monto is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird content just to control the position here.
Monto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monto throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Bird maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Monto could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bird has cracked it and Monto is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!
Our winner, Jake Bird, 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: SFL 109 | Quantam Collision
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Hardin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Monto instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardin.
Monto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Monto pulls guard.
Hardin pushing down on Monto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardin pulls his head out easily.
Monto is looking for a sweep. Hardin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monto 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.
Monto regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hardin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hardin has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Monto striking off his back but it's not causing Hardin any problems.
Hardin preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Monto pushes a forearm under Hardin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hardin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davido Monto!

Event: SFL 102 | Nemesis
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Monto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ziyaeddin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Monto working the strikes but Ziyaeddin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Monto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Ziyaeddin defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Monto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziyaeddin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Monto is working for a kimura but Ziyaeddin is defending it quite comfortably.
Ziyaeddin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ziyaeddin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position but Monto postures up. #T1#
Ziyaeddin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin has his feet on Monto's thighs here. He's pushed Monto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Monto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amir Ziyaeddin!
An out of breath Amir Ziyaeddin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 94 | Shipilov vs Atunes II
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Monto moves out of range as Muhapuro strikes.
Muhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monto. Monto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monto.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt - Muhapuro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Muhapuro catches Monto right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muhapuro is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Muhapuro circles away and we're back to standing.
Muhapuro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Monto moved out of range.
Monto tries to counter with a takedown but Muhapuro is quick to defend against it.
Muhapuro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Muhapuro as Monto shoots in.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Monto moves out of range.
Monto attempts a counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it well and moves away.
Monto 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.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##TD#
Monto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Muhapuro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Muhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muhapuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monto.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monto is defended easily by Muhapuro.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muhapuro as he jumps to the side.
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monto on the side of the head.
Monto blocks a jab.
Monto tries to counter with a takedown but Muhapuro is quick to defend against it.
Monto dives in for a single leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Muhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Monto's head.
Muhapuro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Muhapuro lands an elbow that stopped Monto in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Davido Monto has been cut.
Muhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monto backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Muhapuro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Muhapuro - that landed with a thud.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monto backwards.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monto backwards.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
Monto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muhapuro to keep the fight standing.
Monto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muhapuro lands a damaging elbow.
Muhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monto backwards.
Muhapuro scores with a hook to the body.
Monto is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Muhapuro.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Monto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhapuro can turn it around.
Muhapuro lands an elbow just above Monto 's eye. #ROC2#Monto is rocked!
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head.
Oh Monto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muhapuro pushes Monto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a big uppercut that drops Monto! More strikes from Muhapuro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Monto lies dazed against the cage as Muhapuro celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Muhapuro!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Muhapuro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 87 | Hopkins vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Monto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura but Bird is defending well.
Bird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bird wants to improve his position but Monto is controlling well.
Bird wants to control but Monto is keeping busy.
Bird wants to improve his position but Monto is controlling well. #SUB2#
Monto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monto is thwarting Bird's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bird keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bird wants to control but Monto is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura but Bird is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bird defends it well. #SUB2#
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto. #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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bird.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Bird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bird manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Bird's guard.
Monto tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Monto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Monto defends easily. #SUB2#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bird trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Bird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bird manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Bird's guard.
Monto slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Bird defends the submission attempt.
Monto is thwarting Bird's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davido Monto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Monto pushes him off.
Monto feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Bird darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto is refusing to be controlled, as Bird sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird prevents Monto from improving his position.
Bird with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bird pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Bird trying to pass the guard but Monto defending well. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Monto looking for subs from the bottom but Bird mounts him!
Monto gets back to half guard.
Bird trying to control the action but Monto is working from the bottom.
Monto wants to sweep but Bird has passed to side control!
Monto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bird wants to free his trapped foot but Monto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Bird keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Monto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monto tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Bird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monto is looking to escape.
Bird controlling from the full mount.
Monto is looking to improve his position but Bird isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Bird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bird prevents Monto from getting the reversal.
Bird trying to control but Monto is having none of it.
Bird fails to advance to Monto's back.
Bird tries to control but Monto wriggling away.
Monto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Monto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird. #T4##SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bird is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Monto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SFL 74 | Mumu vs Babinski III
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Monto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Monto's head.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monto circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Nakamura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Monto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monto is working hard here to advance position.
Nakamura working the ground and pound.
Monto tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura cracks Monto with a big elbow.
Nakamura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Monto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monto tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
Monto tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Monto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monto is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Check out the look on Nakamura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Monto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura working the head with strikes.
Nakamura cracks Monto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Monto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nakamura uses his free foot to push down on Monto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monto.
Nakamura with a couple of short strikes.
Monto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakamura dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto can't escape the position.
Monto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakamura working Monto over with strikes. #T2#
Monto wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Monto strikes from the bottom but Nakamura uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Monto is looking to reverse the position.
Nakamura lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto gets back to half guard.
Monto is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Monto wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura working Monto over with strikes.
Monto is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Monto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto gets full guard.#T3#
Nakamura cracks Monto with a solid left hand.
Monto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nakamura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here.
Monto wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura postures up and lands a big shot to Monto's brow.
Monto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nakamura stands up over Monto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#Monto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Monto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Monto working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily. #SUB#
Monto pushes a forearm under Nakamura's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nakamura is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davido Monto!

Event: SFL 67 | Babinski vs Mumu II
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Ziyaeddin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziyaeddin throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Monto counters with a single leg into guard. Ziyaeddin didn't expect that.
Ziyaeddin managing to control the position.
Ziyaeddin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monto postures up.
Ziyaeddin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ziyaeddin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ziyaeddin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Monto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ziyaeddin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ziyaeddin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Monto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ziyaeddin stacks Monto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ziyaeddin!
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Monto is keeping him busy.
Monto tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position.
Monto is working hard here to advance position.
Ziyaeddin in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Monto is trying to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin works to advance to full mount. Monto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Monto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Monto looking to pass the guard.
Ziyaeddin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monto.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses.
Monto throwing strikes from guard but Ziyaeddin blocks nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Monto throws a sloppy strike and Ziyaeddin has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Monto is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ziyaeddin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amir Ziyaeddin!
A relieved looking Amir Ziyaeddin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SFL 53 | Atunes vs Kai
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Dunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunes defends well and Monto ends up having to push Dunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Monto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dunes is trying to stand back up but Monto is controlling him
Dunes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Banana Stand that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Dunes defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes is trying to stand up here but Monto is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monto stops Dunes from getting back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Monto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Dunes defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monto prevents Dunes from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Dunes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Monto checks it #TD2#
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.

Dunes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Monto shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunes tries to sprawl out of it but Monto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Monto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monto slips under a jab from Dunes.#T3#
Monto takes one to the side of the head.
Monto fails with the takedown.
Monto blocks a low kick nicely.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monto manages to avoid it.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Monto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunes but Dunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Monto's head.
Dunes scores with a hook.#T4#
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Monto's head but Monto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Monto is just out of range.
Monto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunes.
Dunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunes but Dunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunes defends it nicely.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A clash of legs there as Monto blocks the low kick.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Monto's head but Monto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunes. That's going to slow Monto down.
A low kick from Dunes is predictable there #TD2#
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Dunes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Dunes misses with a hook #TD2#
and Monto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davido Monto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monto passes into half guard.
Dunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monto. #T1#
Dunes is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Monto wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto thows a huge punch but Dunes dodges it nicely. #ES#
Dunes kicks Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Dunes misses #TD2#
and Monto counters with a single leg into guard. Dunes didn't expect that.
Monto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Dunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunes manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Dunes's guard.
Dunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monto is controlling him.
Monto throwing strikes but missing. #T2##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dunes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Monto has Dunes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Monto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dunes tumbling to the mat - Monto dives into Dunes's guard.

Dunes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Monto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Dunes breaks the clinch.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
Dunes misses with a looping right.
Dunes scores with a jab to the head.
Monto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Monto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Monto slips nicely into half guard.
Monto stops Dunes from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Dunes kicks Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.#T3#
Monto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunes defends it nicely.
Monto shoots in for a double leg but Dunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunes.
Monto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Monto ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Monto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Monto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Monto checks it.
Monto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunes but Dunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Dunes throws a shot to the body.
Monto takes one to the side of the head.
Dunes lands a jab.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Monto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dunes as he jumps to the side.
Monto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunes misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunes pinned against the cage. Dunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunes wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Dunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but Dunes shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Monto tries a quick counter leg kick but Dunes is wise to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monto or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunes, which made it look bad.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Dunes works over Monto's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Dunes.
Monto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunes misses with a low kick as Monto jumps back.#T1#
Dunes misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Dunes fights it but they end up in guard.
Monto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dunes wants to stand and escape but Monto is having none of it.
Monto throws a big elbow that misses.
Dunes wants to stand but Monto is controlling the position.
Monto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Monto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses.
Monto stops Dunes from standing up.
Monto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dunes is trying to buck Monto off.#T2##SUB2#
Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dunes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Monto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dunes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monto is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Monto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dunes pushes Monto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB2#
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunes, who protects the arm well. #ES#
Dunes sneaks out the side door and pushes Monto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Dunes connects with a body shot that sends Monto's belly button to the back.
That kick from Dunes tenderised Monto's leg. Monto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunes misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Monto moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monto moves in looking to clinch but Dunes pushes him off.
Dunes throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dunes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes is pushing Monto's head away, looking to escape. Monto manages to hold on to the position though.
Monto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dunes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Monto tries for a kimura but Dunes is defending well. #T4#
Dunes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES#
Dunes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Davido Monto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Dunes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slugger Dunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunes, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes!
Slugger Dunes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 46 | Taneyev vs Murhapuro
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Monto ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Dunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Dunes misses #TD2#
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dunes pushes Monto off looking to stand but Monto dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dunes defends it well.
Monto prevents Dunes from standing back up.
Monto throwing shots but Dunes is blocking nicely.
Monto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Monto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dunes is trying to stand back up but Monto is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Dunes kicks off Monto and gets to his feet.
Dunes throws a low kick but Monto moves out of range easily.
Dunes lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monto avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dunes thows a leg kick but Monto checks it #TD2#
and Monto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monto.
Dunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Monto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dunes keeping full guard, as Monto tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunes wants to stand but Monto is controlling the position.
Monto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monto throws a big elbow that misses.
Monto prevents Dunes from getting back to his feet.
Monto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Monto stands up over Dunes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ES#
Dunes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Monto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunes lands a really nice looking cross but Monto seems unphased. #T2#
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!
Monto moves out of range of the strikes.
Monto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monto feints the counter takedown.
Dunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monto ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Monto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dunes did well to prevent Monto getting side control.
Monto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dunes tries to kick Monto off but Monto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monto working Dunes over with strikes. #SUB2#
Dunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Dunes defends the submission attempt.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Monto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dunes is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Monto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.
Monto stops Dunes from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dunes defends it well. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura here.
Monto stops Dunes from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Dunes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Monto keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Dunes manages to break the clinch.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Monto moved away.
Monto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dunes misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.

Dunes throws Monto to one side and escapes!
Dunes misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Davido Monto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dunes throws a big shot that misses.
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Monto checks it #TD2#
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.
Monto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Davido Monto has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Dunes throws Monto to one side and escapes!
Dunes digs a good hook to Monto's body. #TD2#
Monto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dunes to the ground. Monto is now in Dunes's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monto is controlling him. #SUB2#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Dunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunes manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Dunes's guard.
Dunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Monto tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunes is retaining full guard. #ES#
Dunes kicks Monto off and gets to his feet.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Monto misses.
Dunes throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Monto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dunes is looking to stand up but Monto isn't so interested in that idea.
Monto slips nicely into half guard.#ES#
Dunes kicks off Monto and gets to his feet.
Dunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunes wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monto has a takedown stuffed.
As Monto backs away, Dunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunes as he avoids it easily.
Dunes connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Dunes sizes up Monto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monto moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monto blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monto.
Monto feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Monto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dunes's guard.#SUB2#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
Dunes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Monto presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Dunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Dunes. No joy for Monto on that attempt.
Dunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunes is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Dunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Dunes.
Jab by Dunes.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Monto moved out of range nicely.
Monto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slugger Dunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunes digs a good hook to Monto's body.
Dunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Monto moves away and avoids it.
Dunes connects with a looping right hand.
Monto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Monto slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
Monto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunes. That's going to slow Monto down.
Dunes stuffs the takedown.
Dunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Monto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monto lands in his opponent's guard.
Monto advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dunes is trying to stand up here but Monto is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Dunes pushes Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Monto moves out of range as Dunes throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dunes misses with a combination #TD2#
and Monto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monto.
Dunes wants to stand but Monto is controlling the position.
Monto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Dunes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Dunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Monto checks it #TD2#
and Monto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dunes's guard.

Dunes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Monto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Dunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dunes wants to slow Monto down by chopping away at his legs.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Monto ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
And Monto tries to counter it with a takedown but Dunes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Monto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunes counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Dunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Monto uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Monto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dunes's half guard.

Dunes kicks Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Dunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monto.
Dunes scores with a nice head shot.
Monto moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes leaves Monto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monto darts in looking for a takedown but Dunes gets double underhooks and turns Monto into the cage.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.#T2#
Dunes thows a leg kick but Monto checks it #TD2#
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.
Monto prevents Dunes from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunes, who protects the arm well.
Dunes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunes, who protects the arm well.
Dunes is pushing Monto's head away, looking to escape. Monto manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dunes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Monto.#SUB2#
Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monto prevents Dunes from escaping the position.#ES#
Dunes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dunes throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Monto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dunes can't keep his opponent in guard - Monto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dunes is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monto.
Monto lands strikes from half guard.#T4##ES#
Dunes has one foot on Monto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Monto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Dunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunes manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Dunes's guard.
Dunes wants to stand and escape but Monto is having none of it.
Monto postures up in Dunes's guard and throws a big left but Dunes blocks it.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Monto is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Dunes has his feet on Monto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes lands a leg kick that knocks Monto off balance momentarily.
Monto takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slugger Dunes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes!
Slugger Dunes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Monto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swango paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swango.
Monto misses with a takedown
and Swango counters with a nice uppercut.
Monto goes for a double leg but Swango avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swango continues to drive forward.
Monto is working for takedown but Swango is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swango gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monto.
Swango misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monto tries for a takedown but Swango manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Swango breaks the clinch.
Monto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Swango throws a series of punches but Monto moves out of range.
Monto dives in for a single leg takedown but Swango sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Swango appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#BC2#
Swango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Swango. No joy for Monto on that attempt. #TD#
Monto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Swango is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto. #SUB#
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Swango is trying to stand. #T2##SUB#
Monto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swango wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Swango manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Davido Monto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Swango to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swango waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monto.
Swango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monto tries for a takedown but Swango circles away easily
and Swango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Monto tries for a takedown but Swango circles away easily
and Swango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Monto feints and as Swango raises his hands in defense, Monto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swango wants to get back to his feet but Monto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Swango is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Swango utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swango wants to stand up but Monto is controlling him.
Monto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Swango is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monto is controlling him.
Monto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Monto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Swango wants to stand but Monto is controlling the position.
Monto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monto tries to free his leg and advance position but Swango is retaining full guard.
Swango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Swango is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Swango manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Swango's guard. #ES2#
Swango kicks Monto off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Swango dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Monto gets the takedown into side control.
Swango pushes Monto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Swango managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Monto.
Swango is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Swango wants to get back to his feet but Monto drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Swango is pushing Monto's head away, looking to escape. Monto manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Davido Monto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Monto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Swango is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Monto is trying to get an arm triangle but Swango is defending well. #SUB#
Monto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swango wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Monto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swango knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Swango wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Monto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Monto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Monto is trying to get an arm triangle but Swango is defending well. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swango has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Monto throws an elbow but Swango slips to the side and avoids it well.
Monto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Swango really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swango wants to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Monto crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Monto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Swango defending against the ground and pound.
Swango is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Swango is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Monto tries for a kimura but Swango is defending well. #SUB#
Monto tries for a kimura but Swango is defending well.
Swango pushes Monto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monto in side control, throwing shots but Swango defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davido Monto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Monto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Swango manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Swango lands with a shot to the body.
Monto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monto.
Swango displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monto.
Swango is looking to land body kicks.
Monto fails with the takedown
and Swango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Swango connects with a high kick.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but Swango shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swango is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Swango. No joy for Monto on that attempt.
Monto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monto shoots for a takedown but Swango saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swango has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Swango slaps away a takedown attempt from Monto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Swango on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michael Swango seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monto fails with the takedown.
Swango looks to land a combination but Monto avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monto or perhaps it was just good defense by Swango, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Monto or perhaps it was just good defense by Swango, which made it look bad.
Swango is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Monto shoots in and gets a takedown into Swango's guard.

Swango has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Monto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Swango misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Monto counters with a single leg into guard. Swango didn't expect that.
Swango wants to stand and escape but Monto is having none of it.
Monto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swango wants to stand up but Monto is controlling him. #T4#
Monto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swango wants to stand and escape but Monto is having none of it. #SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES2#
Swango pushes Monto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Monto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swango paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Swango.
Swango uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monto has time to react.
Swango cracks Monto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swango might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Swango falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Swango fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Swango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swango 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Swango!
Michael Swango tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SFL 34 | Drum Roll
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monto with the counter takedown but Bird avoids it easily.
Bird moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bird connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monto. Monto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bird scores with the left hand. Monto knows he should have avoided that one.
Monto slips a jab from Bird.
Monto tries for a takedown but Bird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Bird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Bird gets caught flat footed, as Monto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bird is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1##SUB2#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Bird is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bird manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Bird's guard.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Monto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bird has his hands on Monto's head, controlling the position.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monto passes Bird's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Monto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bird defend it? Monto steps over the head and cranks it - Bird is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Monto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davido Monto!

Event: RRFC 60: Pinales vs Chan
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Monto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Monto moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Pereira finds it's target.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monto is defended easily by Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira avoids it really well and circles away.
Pereira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Monto slips under a jab.
Monto attempts a counter takedown but Pereira avoids it well and moves away.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Monto slips the punch.
Monto dives in for a single leg takedown but Pereira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Monto saw that one coming.#TD#
Monto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pereira did well to prevent Monto getting side control.#ES2#
Pereira kicks off Monto and gets to his feet.
Pereira cracks Monto with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pereira circles away.
Pereira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monto if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Pereira throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Monto moves into the clinch.
Pereira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monto 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.
Pereira lands a knee to the head.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Monto blocks with his arms.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Monto is blocking nicely.
Pereira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pereira crunches a lovely knee into Monto's ribcage.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Monto prevents a body shot from Pereira.
Pereira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Davido Monto has been cut.
Monto goes for a takedown attempt but Pereira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pereira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pereira misses with a looping right.#TD#
Monto dives in and scores a takedown into Pereira's guard.#T3#
Monto throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Pereira pushes Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Monto is out of range.
Monto feinted with a counter takedown.
Michel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira throws a leg kick #TD#
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pereira! #SUB#
Monto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Monto is trying to get an arm triangle but Pereira is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Monto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pereira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pereira is avoiding damage well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Monto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Monto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davido Monto'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#
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Monto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura but Pereira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monto to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pereira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monto.
Monto trying to pass the guard but Pereira defending well. #T1#
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Monto is looking to advance position but Pereira won't allow it. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura but Pereira is defending well. #SUB#
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Monto is working for a submission of some sort. #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.#SUB#
Monto is working for an americana but Pereira has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Monto was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Monto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pereira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pereira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pereira! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Pereira stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Monto moved out of range.
Monto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monto avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Monto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Monto slips the punch.
Monto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crunch! Pereira slams his shin into Monto's torso.
Monto shoots for a takedown but Pereira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pereira lands a body shot.
Monto defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monto.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Monto is out of range.
A jab from Pereira misses. #T4##TD#
Monto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto prevents Pereira from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Pereira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.#REVB#
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Pereira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pereira misses with a leg kick.
Monto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pereira sprawls and moves away.
Monto moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Pereira.
Pereira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pereira as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davido Monto's cut.
That's time! Monto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pereira tries to bum rush Monto with a series of wild strikes but Monto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pereira pinned against the cage. Pereira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monto avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira throws a low kick but Monto avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Michel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monto attempts a counter takedown but Pereira avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pereira as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pereira throws a head kick but Monto moves out of range.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Monto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pereira sprawls and moves away.
Monto takes one on the button.
Pereira misses with a hook.
Monto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pereira sprawls and moves away.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monto.
Monto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pereira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pereira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pereira.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Pereira misses.
Monto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Monto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pereira's waist but Pereira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monto off to one side.
Pereira lands with a shot to the body.
Pereira misses the jab.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Pereira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Monto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pereira - the referee stops the clock and Monto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pereira. Monto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pereira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pereira digs a good hook to Monto's body.
Pereira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Pereira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Monto checks it.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Monto saw that one coming.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Monto is just out of range.
Monto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pereira.
Pereira connects with the punch.
Monto slips under a jab.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Monto shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
Pereira feints a counter leg kick.
Pereira misses the jab.
Monto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Monto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
Michel Pereira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pereira pushes Monto away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monto shoots in for a takedown but Pereira shows good takedown defense.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Monto ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pereira stuffs the takedown attempt from Monto. Monto gets slowly back to his feet.
Davido Monto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pereira - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pereira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Pereira!
Michel Pereira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RRFC 55: Shabazz vs Korsemann
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Schoff misses.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monto defending well as Schoff loads up on a big left hand.
Schoff misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Monto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schoff won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Monto is trying to get an arm triangle but Schoff is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schoff tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Schoff defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Schoff looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schoff has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Schoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Schoff looking for submissions off his back.
Schoff 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.
Schoff won't allow Monto to pass to mount.
Schoff regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Schoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Schoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Schoff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Monto stacks Schoff on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Monto!#T2##SUB#
Monto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schoff is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schoff is looking to regain half guard here but Monto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schoff is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schoff, who protects the arm well.
Schoff tries to improve position but can't.
Monto tries to score with some ground and pound. Schoff controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Schoff tries to buck Monto off but Monto is having none of it.#SUB#
Monto is trying to get an arm triangle but Schoff is defending well. #SUB#
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schoff, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schoff, who protects the arm well.
Schoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura here.
Schoff won't allow Monto to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monto pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Schoff defends the submission attempt.
Monto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monto moves nicely into side control.
Schoff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schoff tries to buck Monto off but Monto is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davido Monto dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Schoff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monto!
Schoff landing strikes.
Monto is trying to get back to half guard.
Schoff landing strikes.
Schoff scoring with punches from side control.
Davido Monto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schoff scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Schoff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Monto is looking for a sweep.
Monto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schoff lands a few punches from side control.
Schoff landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Monto is rocked!
Monto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oh Monto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schoff working Monto over with strikes. #SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Monto is pressing down on Schoff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Schoff landing with the ground and pound.
Monto looking for a sweep. Not yet Monto, not yet. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a triangle here but Schoff uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Monto seems to have got his legs back now.
Monto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Monto is looking for a sweep.
Monto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Schoff tries to get to full guard but Monto has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Schoff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Schoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto. #T2##SUB#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Monto there. #SUB2#
Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schoff has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schoff has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura but Schoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monto to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Schoff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Schoff looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schoff defends it well. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schoff defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monto lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Monto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schoff tries to roll over but Monto keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monto pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monto prevents Schoff from improving his position.
Monto lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Monto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Schoff could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Monto has cracked it and Schoff is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Monto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davido Monto!

Event: RRFC 52: O'Neil vs Brooks
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Monto is defending well.
Monto is trying to improve his position.
Monto regains half guard.
Monto is looking to improve his position.
Monto manages to get to full guard.
Silva passes Monto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Monto is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Silva wants to pass the guard but Monto is defending well.
Monto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Monto is defending well.
Silva is looking to advance position but Monto won't allow it. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Silva works his way into side control.
Monto manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Monto regains half guard.#SUB2#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monto wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Monto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Monto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monto.
Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Silva forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monto is really stuck here. #T3##SUB#
Silva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Monto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Silva looking for the choke but no joy.
Monto tries to roll but Silva sticks to his back. #SUB#
Silva is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Monto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Monto for a finish.
Monto tries to escape the position.
Silva scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Monto is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Silva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Monto can't escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Monto won't enjoy being in this position. Silva looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Monto is tapping - it's over boys! Silva picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Silva!
Our winner, Rickson Silva, 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: RRFC 49
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winn punishes Monto's body with a nice straight punch.
Monto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Monto tries to counter it with a takedown but Winn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winn.
Monto avoids the body shot from Winn.
Monto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winn looks to land a right hand but Monto moved out of range.
Winn works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Davido Monto has been cut.
Winn slaps away a takedown attempt from Monto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winn throwing a counter right hand but Monto manages to avoid it.
Winn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Monto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winn's guard.#SUB2#
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Monto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto keeping moving, preventing Winn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Winn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Winn pushes his legs off easily.
Winn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Monto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Winn trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monto on the ground.#SUB2#
Monto has his foot on Winn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winn works his way back into a safe position though.
Winn wants to control from the top but Monto keeps moving.
Winn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winn defends well.
Winn trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Monto working for a triangle but Winn defends it easily.
Winn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winn passes into side control.
Winn wants to control but Monto is keeping him busy.
Winn is putting a hurting on Monto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Winn scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monto is still trying to improve position.
Monto is not content to let Winn control the position. #T3#
Winn landing strikes.
Winn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monto keeps working.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monto looking for a kimura from the bottom but Winn passes into side control!
Monto is trying to get back to half guard.
Winn landing strikes.
Monto wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Monto striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Winn is putting a hurting on Monto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Monto is trying to get back to half guard.
Monto keeps trying to improve his position.
Winn lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Winn cracks Monto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Monto tries to improve position but can't.
Winn scoring with punches and elbows.
Winn working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Monto is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winn scores with a couple of short elbows.
Monto is still in real trouble! Can Winn finish him?
A big shot lands for Winn! That's hurt Monto! Will he recover? Winn fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Winn!
Jerome Winn retains his middleweight title!
Jerome Winn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RRFC 45: Bennett vs Haggar III
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winn throws out the jab.
Winn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Winn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winn cracks Monto with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monto wants to sweep here but Winn controlling him for the moment.
Winn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monto is working hard here to advance position.
Winn is working Monto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monto working for a triangle but Winn defends it easily.
Winn distracts Monto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Winn trying to control but Monto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Monto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winn defends it easily.
Winn trying to control but Monto is working from the bottom.
Winn lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monto wants to sweep here but Winn controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Winn pushes his legs off easily.
Winn is in close to Monto's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Winn wants to control from the top but Monto keeps moving. #SUB#
Monto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winn defends it easily.#SUB#
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Winn pushes his legs off easily.
Winn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monto's head.
Monto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Winn trying to control but Monto postures up. #SUB#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winn has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Winn looking for submissions off his back.
Monto wants to free his trapped foot but Winn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Winn is looking to control Monto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winn avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Monto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winn sees it coming and defends easily.
Winn is looking for a sweep. Monto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winn keeping control of the position.
Monto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winn wants to control but Monto is keeping busy. #SUB#
Monto is working for a kimura but Winn is defending it quite comfortably.
Winn has his hands clasped together around Monto's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Winn is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davido Monto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Winn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winn throws the left hand but Monto avoids the punch easily.
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winn throws out a counter right but Monto avoids it with no problem.
Jerome Winn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Monto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Winn is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Monto is working for a submission of some sort.
Winn trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Monto wants to pass to mount but Winn is defending the position.
Winn keeping control of the position.
Winn is looking for a sweep. Monto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura but Winn is defending well. #SUB#
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monto connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Monto has control of Winn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Winn regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Monto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Winn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Winn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Monto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Winn is trying to control Monto's posture but Monto avoids it. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Winn can't do much from the bottom here.
Winn is trying to get back to half guard.
Winn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Monto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Winn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Monto but great work by Winn.
Winn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monto keeps working.
Monto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winn can do to turn this around?
Monto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Monto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winn lands a couple of digs.
Winn trying to control but Monto is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davido Monto dominated that second round.
That's time! Monto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD2#
Monto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winn works over Monto with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winn passes into side control.
Monto is looking to reverse the position.
Monto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Winn cracks Monto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Monto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Winn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Winn working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#Monto is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Winn knocks Monto out cold with a massive hammerfist! Winn Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Winn!
Jerome Winn is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Winn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RRFC: London
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monto with the counter takedown but Atunes avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monto 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.
Atunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monto fails with the takedown
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes 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.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Monto.
Monto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Atunes defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Monto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt - Atunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monto was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Monto slips the punch.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
Atunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antonio Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Atunes jabs Monto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monto avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Monto with the counter takedown but Atunes avoids it easily.#T2#
Monto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Atunes misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Monto counters with a single leg into guard. Atunes didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Atunes, not yet.
Monto throwing strikes from guard but Atunes blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Atunes's guard.
Monto throws a strike but Atunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Monto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monto is striking from the bottom but Atunes uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Monto manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Monto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atunes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monto on the ground.#SUB2#
Monto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Atunes escapes and throws Monto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monto is looking to reverse the position.
Monto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Monto manages to get back to half guard.
Monto tries to get to full guard but Atunes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto gets full guard.#SUB2#
Monto has his foot on Atunes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atunes works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atunes looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Atunes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Atunes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Monto slips a straight right by Atunes.
Monto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Atunes defends it well.
Monto moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Monto has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Atunes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Atunes is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto can't get the takedown.
Atunes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Antonio Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.#TD2#
Monto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Monto has an active guard here but Atunes has managed to pass into half guard.
Monto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Monto manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monto 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.#SUB2#
Monto working for a triangle but Atunes defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Monto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Atunes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monto.
Monto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monto tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T3#
Monto tries to improve position but can't.
Monto looking for a sweep but Atunes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Monto tries to reverse the position but Atunes maintains control.
Monto gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Atunes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Atunes!
Monto tries to bench press Atunes off him but Atunes keeps the position.
Monto is trying to work for a sweep but Atunes has mounted him!
Monto gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atunes pulls his head out easily.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Monto is looking to get back to full guard here but Atunes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atunes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Atunes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Monto moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes lands a slapping body shot.
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atunes defends it nicely.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Monto manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Monto shoots in and drives through. Atunes sprawls well.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
Monto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Antonio Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atunes's waist but Atunes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monto off to one side.
Atunes misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Atunes fights it but they end up in guard.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monto stands and throws Atunes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Monto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Atunes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Monto tries for a kimura but Atunes is defending well. #SUB2#
Monto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Monto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Atunes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atunes, who protects the arm well.
Monto working away.#T3##SUB2#
Monto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Atunes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Monto but great work by Atunes.
Monto tries to bench press Atunes off him but Atunes keeps the position.
Monto throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Monto tries to buck Atunes off but Atunes is having none of it.
Monto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Atunes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Monto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Monto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Atunes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Atunes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Monto's legs. #T4#
Monto manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monto has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Atunes. Oh but Monto has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Atunes goes limp - he's gone! Monto jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Davido Monto!
Davido Monto is the new middleweight champion!

Event: RRFC 36: Lban vs Molloway
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Borcea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monto, pushing him back against the cage.
Borcea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monto has Borcea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Borcea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Monto fails to pull guard.
Monto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Borcea to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monto tries for a takedown but Borcea manages to get underhooks.
Monto 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.#BC2#
Borcea breaks the clinch.
Borcea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monto.
Borcea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borcea throws a jab but it's blocked by Monto. #TD#
Monto gets a double leg takedown into Borcea's guard.
Borcea wants to sweep here but Monto controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borcea controlling the position.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Borcea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Borcea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borcea is keeping the position for now.
Monto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Monto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borcea has Monto pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Monto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Borcea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monto, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Borcea defends easily. #SUB#
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borcea is stalling in the full guard.
Borcea must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borcea stopping the sweep attempt from Monto.#SUB#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Borcea pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Monto keeping moving, preventing Borcea from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Monto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Borcea should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Monto has tightened it up now! Borcea should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davido Monto!

Event: RRFC 34: Shabazz vs Dungey
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses.
Monto won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Monto wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones wants to sweep here but Monto controlling him for the moment.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #T1#
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Monto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monto's head.#ROC2#
Monto is rocked!
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Monto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
A big shot lands for Jones! That's hurt Monto! Will he recover? Jones fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Bubba Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RRFC 31:Winn vs Monto
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Monto staying out of range there.
Monto with the counter takedown but Winn avoids it easily.
Monto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winn.
Winn stuffs the takedown.
Winn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Winn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monto or perhaps it was just good defense by Winn, which made it look bad.
Winn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Monto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Winn keeping full guard, as Monto tries to pass.
Monto throwing strikes from guard but Winn blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monto throws an elbow that misses. Winn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monto's guard. Nice move by Winn!#REVR##SUB2#
Monto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Winn rolls with it to try and escape but Monto cranks on the arm and Winn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davido Monto!
Davido Monto is the new middleweight champion!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monto tries to counter by clinching up but Atunes breaks away and moves out of range.
Antonio Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monto tries for a takedown but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atunes stuffs the takedown attempt from Monto. Monto gets slowly back to his feet.
Atunes jabs Monto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monto tries for a takedown but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monto doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Monto moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.#TD#
Monto gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Monto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Atunes defend it? Monto steps over the head and cranks it - Atunes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Monto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davido Monto!

Event: RRFC 26: Bennett vs Webb
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Monto avoids the head kick by Nadir.
Monto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nadir manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Monto shoots in and gets a takedown into Nadir's guard.
Nadir is looking to stand up but Monto isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Monto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nadir looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nadir looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nadir! #REVB#
Monto is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Nadir stands up.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir connects with a jab.
Nadir throws a body punch but Monto moves out of range. #T1#
Nadir lands with a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monto is defended easily by Nadir.
Nadir tries a head kick but it misses.
Monto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nadir missing with a left hand there. Monto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nadir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Monto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Monto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nadir sprawls and moves away.
Monto avoids the head kick by Nadir.
Nadir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nadir throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Monto counters with a single leg into guard. Nadir didn't expect that.
Monto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monto tries to free his leg and advance position but Nadir is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Nadir slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.#REVB#
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!
Nadir wants to stand but Monto is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Nadir pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Monto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nadir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Monto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nadir is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Nadir stands and steps away. Monto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monto. #T3#
Monto shoots in and drives through. Nadir sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt - Nadir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nadir misses with a wild combination.
Nadir misses the jab.
Monto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nadir sprawls and moves away.
Nadir throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Monto prevents Nadir from standing back up.
Monto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nadir trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB#
Monto has control of Nadir's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nadir regains control of the situation pretty easily.
You get the feeling that Nadir really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T4##SUB#
Monto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nadir is surviving well by controlling Monto's body position as best he can.
Nadir is trying to stand up.
Nadir holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Monto tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nadir blocking the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Monto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nadir is on top in guard. #SUB#
Monto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nadir defends it easily.#SUB#
Monto has his foot on Nadir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nadir works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Nadir misses.
Nadir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadir uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Nadir as Monto shoots in.
Nadir loads up on a big right hand but Monto slips the punch.
Monto darts in looking for a takedown but Nadir gets double underhooks and turns Monto into the cage.
Nadir slaps away a takedown attempt from Monto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadir throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Davido Monto has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Nadir. Those never looked like landing.
Monto attempts a counter takedown but Nadir avoids it well and moves away.
Nadir throws a nice looking combination but Monto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monto blocks a head kick by Nadir.
Monto feinted with a counter takedown.#T1##TD#
Monto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Monto prevents Nadir from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monto trying to mount his opponent but Nadir defends it.
Nadir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nadir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monto.
Nadir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Monto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Monto is working for a submission of some sort.
Nadir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Nadir is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
Nadir looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nadir defends it well.
Nadir looks like he's trying to stand up.
Monto wants to pass the guard but Nadir is defending well. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Nadir is trying to stand up here but Monto is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nadir avoids it really well and circles away.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but Nadir shows good takedown defense.
Nadir misses with a hook #TD#
and Monto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nadir's guard.
Monto is looking to work some ground and pound but Nadir has wrist control.
Monto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nadir dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Monto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nadir defends it easily.
Monto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nadir wants to stand but Monto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Monto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nadir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Monto is tightening it up a little... Nadir has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nadir reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nadir taps out! Nice BJJ there by Monto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Davido Monto!

Event: RRFC 22: Haggar vs Bennett
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Monto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monto closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Monto pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a body punch but Monto moves out of range.
Monto feinted with a counter takedown.
Monto 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.#TD2#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Monto's temple.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Monto's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Monto's temple. #ROC2#
Monto is rocked!
Jones creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Monto is out cold and this one is all over! Jones climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Bubba Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RRFC 20: Monto vs Nadir
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1##KD2#
A big head kick from Nadir and Monto is sent sprawling to the canvas! #CUT2#
It looks like Davido Monto has been cut.#SUB#
Monto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nadir defends it easily.#SUB#
Monto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nadir is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monto.
Monto tries to bench press Nadir off him but Nadir keeps the position.
Monto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nadir's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir is taking a breather. Monto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Monto is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nadir is tapping! Great win for Monto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Davido Monto!
Davido Monto retains his middleweight title!

Event: RRFC 16: Borcea vs Nadir
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1##CL#
Pereira clinches up against the cage.
Pereira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monto is defending well for now.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereira working Monto over with knees to the body.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Monto blocks it.
Monto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pereira prevents the takedown attempt.
Michel Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto jumps guard but Pereira stands there with Monto around his waist. Monto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Monto drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Pereira avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Monto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pereira stacks Monto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pereira!
Monto is looking to regain half guard here but Pereira keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Monto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pereira's best efforts.
Monto tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg.
Pereira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monto on the ground.
Monto regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Pereira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pereira has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Pereira wants to stand but Monto is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monto looking for a sweep. Not yet Monto, not yet.
Monto is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Pereira pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pereira defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pereira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monto is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB2#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Pereira pushes his legs off easily.
Pereira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monto is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Monto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pereira has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Monto throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Monto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monto 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.
Pereira wants to stand but Monto is controlling his arm.
Monto tries to improve position but can't.
Monto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monto missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davido Monto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pereira swings for the body but Monto moves out of range.
Monto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pereira thuds a left hand into Monto's body.
Michel Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monto momentarily.
Pereira falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Monto counters with a single leg into guard. Pereira didn't expect that.
Monto tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Pereira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Pereira's guard.
Pereira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pereira works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Monto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pereira's head.
Monto throws an elbow that misses. Pereira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monto's guard. Nice move by Pereira!#REVR##SUB2#
Pereira is sitting in close to Monto's body. Monto has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pereira is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pereira is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Monto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Davido Monto!
Davido Monto is the new middleweight champion!

Event: RRFC 13: Haskins vs Kholin
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Bergstrem closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Monto counters with a single leg into guard. Bergstrem didn't expect that.
Monto is looking to work some ground and pound but Bergstrem has wrist control.
Bergstrem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Monto lands a couple of elbows.
Monto postures up in Bergstrem's guard and throws a big left but Bergstrem blocks it. #SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1##SUB#
Monto has an Americana. Bergstrem didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Monto is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Monto hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Davido Monto!

Event: RRFC Challengers 10
Date: Sep 25, 2019

#R1#
Clark leaves Monto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davido Monto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Monto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Monto is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Clark is trying to escape and Monto transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Clark is forced to tap! Nice work there by Monto! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davido Monto!

Event: RRFC 6:Tasdemir vs Lyons
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1##TD#
Monto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Monto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Monto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Monto up and slammed him! Monto can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Monto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Monto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!#SUB2#
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Monto.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Monto keeps control of the position.
Monto doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Monto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monto.#T1#
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones postures up in Monto's guard and throws a big left but Monto blocks it.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Monto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jones rolls with it to try and escape but Monto cranks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davido Monto!

Event: RRFC 3 Malikov vs Liberti
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Harvard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monto slips a straight right by Harvard.
Monto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD#
Monto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Monto has hold of Harvard's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Harvard seems comfortable defending it but Monto has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Harvard is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Harvard is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Monto couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davido Monto!

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