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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Pavarotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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177 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danilo Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dino Pavarotti!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavarotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to avoid it but Pavarotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montgomery to the ground. Montgomery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pavarotti closes the distance but Montgomery moves to the side
and Montgomery counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pavarotti is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavarotti wants to get back to his feet.
Montgomery stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dino Pavarotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavarotti shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavarotti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pavarotti showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavarotti is looking to stall here but Montgomery recovers full guard.
Pavarotti wants to get up but he can't break Montgomery's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Montgomery is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Montgomery pushes Pavarotti off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pavarotti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montgomery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Montgomery.
Danilo Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pavarotti.
Pavarotti looking to control.
Montgomery decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pavarotti, up you get!
Pavarotti moves to clinch but Montgomery breaks away
and Montgomery counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery escapes and gets back to his feet.
Pavarotti looks winded!
Montgomery stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavarotti. Pavarotti gets slowly back to his feet.
Montgomery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montgomery wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavarotti darts in looking for a takedown but Montgomery gets double underhooks and turns Pavarotti into the cage.
Montgomery is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pavarotti stops a takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery wants the takedown. Pavarotti is fighting it off but Montgomery persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pavarotti's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery wanted to stand there but Pavarotti had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery stands up from Pavarotti's guard - Montgomery perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Montgomery as Pavarotti shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavarotti wants to clinch
and Montgomery counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Montgomery dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Pavarotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Montgomery which made him look bad.
Montgomery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Montgomery slips a jab and a cross from Pavarotti.
Pavarotti darts in trying to clinch
and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pavarotti is breathing heavily.
Pavarotti pushes Montgomery off looking to stand but Montgomery dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pavarotti.
Pavarotti tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Montgomery has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pavarotti is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery stands up from mount. Strange move.
Pavarotti throws a series of punches but Montgomery moves out of range.
Pavarotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Montgomery pinned against the cage. Montgomery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danilo Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pavarotti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavarotti misses with a leg kick.
Pavarotti shoots and misses
and Montgomery counters with a shoot takedown. Pavarotti fights it but they end up in guard.
Montgomery wants to get up but he can't break Pavarotti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Danilo Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pavarotti, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavarotti looks to land a right hand but Montgomery moved out of range.
Pavarotti moves to clinch but Montgomery breaks away
and Montgomery counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery stands up and beckons Pavarotti to join him on the feet.
Danilo Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavarotti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montgomery circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavarotti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavarotti off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Montgomery dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pavarotti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montgomery sprawls well. Montgomery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavarotti gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavarotti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pavarotti won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Pavarotti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montgomery decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pavarotti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montgomery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Montgomery.
Danilo Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pavarotti.
Pavarotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery stands and steps away. Pavarotti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pavarotti misses with a lunging right hand
and Montgomery counters with a takedown into side control.
Pavarotti tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Montgomery presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Montgomery stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Pavarotti misses with a takedown attempt - Montgomery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pavarotti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montgomery is fending him off so far but Pavarotti persists. Nope, Montgomery circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavarotti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery decides to return to a standing position.
Pavarotti fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavarotti tries to clinch up but Montgomery circles away and keeps his distance.
Pavarotti wants to clinch
and Montgomery counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pavarotti's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavarotti is working an open guard so Montgomery takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pavarotti wants to clinch.
Pavarotti has his takedown stuffed
and Montgomery counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pavarotti's guard now.
Montgomery gets to his feet - Pavarotti follows without any prompting.
Pavarotti misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavarotti throws a head kick that misses.
Pavarotti misses with a takedown attempt
and Montgomery decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pavarotti's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery stands up from Pavarotti's guard - Montgomery perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pavarotti wants to clinch
and Montgomery counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montgomery decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dino Pavarotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilo Montgomery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pavarotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Montgomery, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danilo Montgomery!
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hype
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RATING
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