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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mavlet Batirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Montes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batirov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Louna-Armageddon. Humberto Montes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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153 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mavlet Batirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humberto Montes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montes circles away quickly and effectively.
Batirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batirov shoots in and drives through. Montes sprawls well.
Batirov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montes.
Batirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Batirov tries to clinch there but Montes circles away.
Montes fails to land with a series of punches.
Batirov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montes counters with a two punch combo.
Montes is looking to clinch.
Batirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Batirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mavlet Batirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montes counters with a series of strikes. Batirov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batirov shoots in but Montes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montes wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batirov.
Batirov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batirov wants to clinch up but Montes keeps it at a distance.
Montes throws a nice looking combination but Batirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Montes. No joy for Batirov on that attempt.
Batirov tries for a takedown but Montes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batirov clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Montes.
A head punch on the inside from Montes fails to land.
Batirov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Montes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirov's elbow.
Montes misses with a knee strike.
Batirov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Montes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batirov can't break the clinch.
Montes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Montes can't find room to land a body shot as Batirov controls the action.
Montes lands an uppercut.
Montes is leaning against Batirov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batirov is breathing heavily.
Montes struggles to land a body shot inside as Batirov controls his hands.
Montes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirov's elbow.
Batirov dodges an elbow strike from Montes.
Batirov pulls guard.
Montes postures up in Batirov's guard and throws a big left but Batirov blocks it.
Batirov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Batirov tries to get out of the position.
Montes gets to his feet. Batirov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A nice combination there by Montes.
Batirov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montes takes the fight into the clinch.
Montes tries to throw a body punch but Batirov avoids it by throwing Montes back against the cage.
Montes tries a body shot but Batirov blocks it.
Montes tries to throw a body punch but Batirov avoids it by throwing Montes back against the cage.
Batirov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Batirov is looking to break free of the clinch but Montes has double underhooks.
Montes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batirov avoiding damage as Montes throws knees to the body.
Batirov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montes prevents it.
Montes tries to throw a body punch but Batirov avoids it by throwing Montes back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batirov avoids it.
Montes can't find room to land a body shot as Batirov controls the action.
Montes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batirov blocks a body shot from Montes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Montes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Batirov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batirov shoots for a takedown but Montes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montes throws a series of punches but Batirov avoids them all with ease.
Montes connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batirov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mavlet Batirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batirov tries to clinch up but Montes circles away and keeps his distance.
Batirov shoots in and drives through. Montes sprawls well.
Montes tries to clinch but Batirov moves away
and Batirov counters with a single leg into guard. Montes didn't expect that.
Batirov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Montes, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batirov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montes as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes feints a jab promting Batirov to slip. Montes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Batirov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Montes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Batirov gets the takedown into side control.
Montes wants to get back to his feet but Batirov drags him back down.
Montes throws Batirov to one side and escapes!
Batirov fails with the takedown
and Montes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Batirov's knee momentarily.
Montes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Humberto Montes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Montes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batirov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batirov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Batirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batirov shoots in for a takedown but Montes shows good takedown defense.
Batirov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montes swivels and escapes.
Batirov feints and as Montes raises his hands in defense, Batirov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Batirov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes trying to control the position.
Montes has Batirov pulled in close to control his posture.
Montes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batirov postures up.
Montes wants to get back to his feet but Batirov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Batirov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Humberto Montes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Batirov misses with a two punch combination.
Montes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montes.
Batirov tries to clinch up but Montes circles away and keeps his distance.
Montes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batirov blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mavlet Batirov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Batirov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Batirov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donk. Montes catches Batirov right on the button with a cross.
Batirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Montes misses.
Batirov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batirov.
Batirov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batirov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Batirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batirov tries to break the clinch but Montes is controlling the position.
Montes lands a body shot.
Batirov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Montes regains guard immediately.
Montes trying to keep a closed guard but Batirov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montes pushes Batirov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horrible takedown by Batirov or perhaps it was just good defense by Montes which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batirov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montes counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Montes misses.
Montes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Batirov tries to clinch up but Montes circles away and keeps his distance.
Montes misses with a double jab.
Mavlet Batirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montes throws a series of punches but Batirov avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Batirov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montes sprawls well. Montes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batirov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mavlet Batirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batirov. Montes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batirov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montes is fending him off so far but Batirov persists. Nope, Montes circles away and we're back to standing.
Montes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left and a right from Montes both land. Nice combination.
Montes fails to land with a series of punches.
Montes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mavlet Batirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Montes misses.
Batirov is looking to clinch.
Batirov dodges the punch combination from Montes.
Batirov shoots in for a takedown but Montes shows good takedown defense.
Montes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Montes throws a right hand that Batirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Batirov also avoids with ease.
Batirov is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Batirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Humberto Montes.
I think Montes 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humberto Montes!
An out of breath Humberto Montes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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