Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Playoffs R1
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1##CL#
Montenegro tries to keep at a distance but Moura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montenegro to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Montenegro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Moura doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Montenegro is sitting in close to Moura's body. Moura has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Montenegro is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Montenegro is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Moura.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aderbar Moura!

Event: R2 W9
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Rei misses with a straight left. #CL#
Montenegro has closed the distance and engaged Rei in a clinch.
Montenegro is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Montenegro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rei regains guard.
Montenegro works over Rei with some ground and pound from guard.
Rei looks winded!
Rei has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Montenegro has passed into side control.
Rei is trying to improve his position.
Montenegro working the head with strikes.
Montenegro working the body and head with strikes.
Rei takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Montenegro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#Rei is rocked!
Montenegro cracks Rei with a big elbow.
Rei is still in real trouble! Can Montenegro finish him?
Rei tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Montenegro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oooh a big shot lands for Montenegro! Rei is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Axel Montenegro!

Event: R2 W8
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Zaire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Montenegro's half guard.
Zaire tries to pass to full mount but Montenegro defends it.
Zaire stalling.
Zaire is pressing down on Montenegro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montenegro is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire is still trying to improve position.
Zaire has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montenegro is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Zaire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montenegro is just riding it out for now. Zaire eventually gives up the hold.
Zaire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montenegro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Montenegro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Montenegro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montenegro tries to get out of the position.
Zaire trying to control the pace.
Montenegro's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zaire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Zaire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montenegro defends it well.
Zaire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Zaire might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Zaire drives through and clinches with Montenegro against the cage. #TD2#
Zaire pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaire is trying to control the position but Montenegro postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Zaire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montenegro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zaire trying to keep a closed guard but Montenegro is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Montenegro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montenegro has managed to get both his arms back between Zaire's legs - danger averted.
Montenegro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Montenegro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Zaire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montenegro defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Montenegro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montenegro has managed to get both his arms back between Zaire's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zaire has an active guard here but Montenegro has managed to pass into half guard.
Montenegro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaire on the ground.
Zaire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montenegro stands up over Zaire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Montenegro moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.#CL2#
Zaire clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Zaire has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Montenegro uses from the top position.
Zaire is pulling down on Montenegro's head. It's preventing any offense from Montenegro, at least for the moment.
Montenegro throwing strikes from guard but Zaire blocks nicely.
Montenegro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zaire has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Montenegro doesn't defend quickly enough and Zaire has managed to lock this one up! Can Montenegro escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zaire on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire 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: R2 W7
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Control misses with a right hand #CL#
and Montenegro counters by clinching up.
Control misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montenegro blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Montenegro lands a takedown into guard.
Montenegro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Control wants to get back to his feet but Montenegro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Montenegro landing some decent shots from guard.
Montenegro throws a big right hand that misses.
Montenegro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montenegro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Control's head.
Control has momentary wrist control but Montenegro slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Control is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Montenegro dives into side control.
Montenegro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Montenegro is putting a hurting on Control here, landing some big shots from side control.
Montenegro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Control sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Control wants to get back to his feet.
Montenegro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Control to see if he's OK.#T2#
Montenegro throws an elbow but Control slips to the side and avoids it well.
Control pushes Montenegro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Montenegro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Montenegro grinds an elbow into Control's temple.
Control tries to escape but Montenegro is in control.
Montenegro looks up at the clock and then as Control takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Montenegro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Control tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
Control is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Montenegro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Montenegro unloading with bombs!
Control is in a horrible position here. Montenegro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Control really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montenegro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montenegro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Montenegro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oooh a big shot lands for Montenegro! Control is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Axel Montenegro!

Event: R2 W6
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Montenegro closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Montenegro has picked Ahearn up - he's going for a ride! Montenegro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Montenegro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Montenegro lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montenegro pulls his head out easily.
Montenegro slips a nice elbow through Ahearn's hands, connecting with Ahearn's forehead.
Montenegro 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.
Montenegro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Montenegro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
Ahearn looks winded!
Montenegro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Montenegro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Montenegro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Montenegro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#Ahearn is rocked!#SUB2#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montenegro pulls his head out easily.
Montenegro lands a big elbow - Ahearn is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Montenegro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Montenegro!

Event: R2 W5
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Frank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Frank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frank 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.
Frank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Montenegro wants to get back to full guard.
Frank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montenegro's head.
Frank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montenegro is looking to improve his position.
Frank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montenegro's head.
Frank wants to take a breather but Montenegro is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Montenegro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frank.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Frank is nestled in close to Montenegro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frank prevents Montenegro from standing back up.
Frank 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.
Montenegro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frank.
Frank throwing shots but Montenegro is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Frank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montenegro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Montenegro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montenegro tries to get out of the position.
Montenegro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frank.
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
Montenegro keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully. #T2#
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank wants to control from the top but Montenegro keeps moving.
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frank works over Montenegro with some ground and pound from guard.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Montenegro is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank shoots in but Montenegro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Frank tries to get set, Montenegro tries to push him back and clinch up but Frank manages to avoid the attempt.
Frank fails with the takedown.
Montenegro tries to counter by clinching up but Frank breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Montenegro stuffs the takedown.
Axel Montenegro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everest Frank.#CL#
Montenegro closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Frank decides to pull guard.
Montenegro throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montenegro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montenegro landing with the ground and pound.
Frank 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.#T4#
Frank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Montenegro wants to stand but Frank is controlling the position.
Frank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montenegro wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Everest Frank dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Montenegro has Frank up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Frank pulls guard successfully.
Montenegro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montenegro lands a couple of digs.#CUT#It looks like Everest Frank has been cut.
Everest Frank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frank has his hands on Montenegro's head, controlling the position.
Frank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montenegro throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Montenegro working some strikes from top position.
Frank pulls Montenegro in to control the position.
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.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montenegro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Frank gets a takedown into half guard.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montenegro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montenegro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Montenegro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frank.
Frank wants to control but Montenegro is keeping him busy.
Frank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montenegro defending well though.
Frank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montenegro's head.
Frank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Frank working over Montenegro with some ground and pound. Montenegro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Frank working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Frank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Montenegro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frank. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montenegro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frank somewhat.#TD#
Frank gets caught napping as Montenegro dives in and scores a takedown. Frank manages to retain guard.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Montenegro is in close to Frank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montenegro throws an elbow that misses. Frank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montenegro's guard. Nice move by Frank!#REVB##T4#
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
Frank throwing strikes from guard but Montenegro blocks nicely.
Frank throws a big elbow that misses.
Montenegro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frank.
Montenegro keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank wants to control from the top but Montenegro keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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 Axel Montenegro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Everest Frank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Frank has Montenegro up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Frank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Montenegro with a nice head shot there.
Montenegro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frank wants to sweep here but Montenegro controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montenegro throws an elbow that misses. Frank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montenegro's guard. Nice move by Frank!#REVB##T1#
Frank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frank throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank throwing strikes but missing.
Frank postures up in Montenegro's guard and throws a big left but Montenegro blocks it.
Frank with a nice head shot there.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montenegro is keeping the position for now. #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.
Frank throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Montenegro darts in and clinches Frank up against the cage.
Frank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montenegro to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Frank drags the fight down to the ground.
Montenegro throws a big elbow that misses.
Montenegro throws a big elbow that misses.
Montenegro is looking to work some ground and pound but Frank has wrist control.#T3#
Frank looking for a sweep. Not yet Frank, not yet.
Montenegro is looking to work some ground and pound but Frank has wrist control.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Montenegro is proving a slippery customer.
Frank pulls Montenegro in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Frank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montenegro wants a takedown. #TD2#
Frank successfully pulls guard.
Montenegro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Frank looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Montenegro postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Montenegro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank has his hands on Montenegro's head, controlling the position.
Frank wants to improve his position but instead Montenegro has moved into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Everest Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frank 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everest Frank!
Everest Frank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: R2 W4
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##KD2#
Smoke drops Montenegro with a beautiful combination! Montenegro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smoke is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Axel Montenegro has been cut.
Smoke plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Montenegro to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Montenegro just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Smoke!
Big Smoke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: R2 W3
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Montenegro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akwasi Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Montenegro counters with a shoot takedown. Nti fights it but they end up in guard.
Montenegro lands a couple of digs.
Montenegro landing some decent shots from guard.
Montenegro throws a big right hand that misses.
Nti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montenegro throws a big right hand that misses.
Montenegro stands up over Nti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nti is pulling down on Montenegro's head to control his posture.
Nti has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Deathsquad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Montenegro throws a big right hand that misses.
Nti is looking to sweep but instead, Montenegro has passed into half guard.
Nti trying to control but Montenegro postures up.
Montenegro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Montenegro thows a huge punch but Nti dodges it nicely.
Montenegro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nti's head.
Montenegro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Montenegro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nti has his hands clasped together around Montenegro's back. He's all about the action.
Montenegro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Montenegro is nestled in close to Nti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Montenegro drops an elbow to the side of Nti's head.
Montenegro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Montenegro drops an elbow to the side of Nti's head.
Nice strikes from Montenegro there.
Nti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montenegro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montenegro working Nti over with strikes.
Montenegro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montenegro.
Montenegro lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Montenegro winds up and cracks Nti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montenegro.
Montenegro working Nti over with strikes.
Nti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Montenegro.
Montenegro throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Montenegro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montenegro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montenegro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nti's head.
Montenegro is looking to work some ground and pound but Nti has wrist control.
Montenegro chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Montenegro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montenegro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montenegro working some strikes from top position.
Montenegro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Montenegro postures up in Nti's guard and throws a big left but Nti blocks it.
Montenegro scoring with some ground and pound.
Montenegro is working Nti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Montenegro throwing strikes from guard but Nti blocks nicely.
Montenegro 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montenegro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Montenegro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Montenegro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Nti scores with a shot to the body.
Nti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nti throws a body shot but no joy.
Montenegro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nti lunges at Montenegro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montenegro's hand.
Montenegro slips under a jab from Nti.
Montenegro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nti throws out the jab.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montenegro is looking to clinch but Nti is avoiding it.
Montenegro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nti can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti looks to throw the jab but Montenegro is out of range.
Nti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montenegro doesn't seem bothered though.
Nti throws the left hand but Montenegro avoids the punch easily.
Montenegro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nti manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Montenegro instigates a clinch. #T1#
Montenegro blocks an uppercut.
Montenegro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montenegro backwards.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Montenegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montenegro backwards.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Montenegro controls his hands.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Montenegro is trying to drag Nti to the mat but Nti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Montenegro. #T2#
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Montenegro goes for a takedown attempt but Nti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Montenegro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montenegro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montenegro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montenegro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Nti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nti wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Montenegro needs to keep his hands up - Nti had a free shot at his head there.
Montenegro tries to clinch
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Akwasi Nti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montenegro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montenegro scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Montenegro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nti, pushing him back against the cage.
Nti is trying to push Montenegro away but Montenegro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Nti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nti.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Nti misses with some punches. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Nti.
Nti is leaning against Montenegro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nti lands a body shot.
Nti is working Montenegro over against the cage.
Nti lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Nti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nti scores with a jab to the body.
Montenegro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nti connects with a body shot that sends Montenegro's belly button to the back.
Nti lands with an uppercut that bounces Montenegro off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut there from Nti.
Nti connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akwasi Nti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Montenegro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Montenegro defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Montenegro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nti scores with a body shot.
Montenegro tries to move into range but Nti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nti catches Montenegro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nti throws out a powerful jab.
Nti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
Montenegro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montenegro moves away from the strike by Nti.
Nti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montenegro.
As Nti tries to get set, Montenegro tries to push him back and clinch up but Nti manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Nti with a nice cross.
Montenegro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montenegro moves to clinch but Nti breaks away
letting Nti counter with a right hand. #CL#
Montenegro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nti, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nti.
A head punch on the inside from Montenegro fails to land.
Montenegro goes for a takedown attempt but Nti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montenegro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nti.
Montenegro tries to close the distance and clinch but Nti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montenegro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montenegro tries to close the distance and clinch but Nti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Montenegro.
Nti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montenegro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montenegro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Nti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti stuns Montenegro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nti throws a hook to the side of Montenegro's head but Montenegro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Montenegro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Montenegro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akwasi Nti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nti lands a jab to Montenegro's midsection.
Nti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nti connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nti. Montenegro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montenegro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Montenegro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nti lands a lovely overhand right.
Montenegro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Montenegro tries to clinch
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nti avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Montenegro clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Montenegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montenegro is trying to drag Nti to the mat but Nti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Montenegro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Nti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
Montenegro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Nti misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akwasi Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nti 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akwasi Nti!

Event: R2 W2
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Jab by Chapman.
Chapman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chapman scores with a head kick. #TD#
Montenegro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Montenegro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Chapman has been cut.
Chapman gets full guard.
Montenegro is in close to Chapman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montenegro postures up in Chapman's guard and throws a big left but Chapman blocks it.
Montenegro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montenegro throws a big right hand that misses.
Montenegro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montenegro throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Montenegro stands up over Chapman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Kyle Chapman's cut even more.
Montenegro lands a couple of digs.#CUT#The cut above Kyle Chapman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chapman trying to control the position.
Montenegro is looking to work some ground and pound but Chapman has wrist control.
Montenegro throws a big elbow that misses.
Montenegro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Montenegro postures up and lands a big shot to Chapman's brow. #CUT#Kyle Chapman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Axel Montenegro!

Event: R2 W1
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montenegro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Montenegro moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez presses Montenegro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lopez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montenegro tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Montenegro has Lopez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Montenegro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lopez tumbling to the mat - Montenegro dives into Lopez's guard.
Lopez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Montenegro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Montenegro throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Montenegro throws a big right hand that misses.
Montenegro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Montenegro.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Montenegro is proving a slippery customer.
Montenegro 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.
Montenegro lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Montenegro is working Lopez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lopez is trying to keep Montenegro in close.
Montenegro connects with a couple of short punches.
Montenegro postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez is pulling down on Montenegro's head to control his posture.
Montenegro throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Montenegro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Montenegro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montenegro postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axel Montenegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montenegro wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez unleashes a big counter combination but Montenegro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#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.#CL#
Montenegro moves into the clinch.
Lopez tries to work over Montenegro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Lopez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montenegro.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Montenegro can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lopez and Montenegro drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lopez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Lopez!
An out of breath Carlos Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: W11 E1
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Smash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montenegro's hands.
Smash has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Montenegro moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Smash. #TD#
Smash is fighting off a takedown attempt but Montenegro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smash to the mat. Smash regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Montenegro stopping the sweep attempt from Smash.
Montenegro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Montenegro throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montenegro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smash holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Montenegro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montenegro preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montenegro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montenegro works over Smash with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smash keeping full guard, as Montenegro tries to pass.
Montenegro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Montenegro throws a big elbow that misses.
Montenegro won't allow Smash to sweep him here.
Smash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Montenegro.
Montenegro won't allow Smash to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Montenegro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montenegro.
Nice defenses there by Montenegro.#T3#
A cross from Smash lands.
Smash digs a good body shot into Montenegro's ribs.
Montenegro closes the distance but Smash moves to the side
and Smash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montenegro drops his hands momentarily and Smash takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD2#
Smash lands a big right hand that sends Montenegro crashing to the mat! Smash stays standing though and waves Montenegro back to his feet!#ROC2#Montenegro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash digs a good body shot into Montenegro's ribs.
Oh Montenegro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smash knocks out Montenegro with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Smash before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Smash picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergeant Smash!
Sergeant Smash got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: W10 E2
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Goldberg has Montenegro up against the cage in a clinch.
Montenegro goes for a takedown attempt but Goldberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Goldberg gets a clinch.
Montenegro dodges an elbow strike from Goldberg.
Goldberg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goldberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montenegro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goldberg stops a takedown attempt from Montenegro.
I was talking to Montenegro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Montenegro. 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.#TD#
Montenegro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Montenegro manages to end up in side control.
Goldberg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Montenegro is controlling him well.
Goldberg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Montenegro has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Goldberg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Goldberg is trying to get back to his feet.
Montenegro is putting a hurting on Goldberg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Montenegro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet but Montenegro drags him back down.
Montenegro 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.
Montenegro landing strikes.
Goldberg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Montenegro scoring with punches and elbows.
Goldberg wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Montenegro scoring with punches and elbows.
Goldberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montenegro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Montenegro prevents Goldberg from escaping the position.
Goldberg bucks up and tries to throw Montenegro off but instead Montenegro has got his back!
Goldberg trying to get back to his feet but Montenegro is in full control for now.
Montenegro throwing damaging strikes from the back! Goldberg could be in trouble here! #T3#
Goldberg is trying to get back to his feet but Montenegro has full control of the position and if anything, Goldberg has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Goldberg covers up after that shot from Montenegro.
Goldberg trying to get back to his feet but Montenegro is in full control for now.
Montenegro lands shots to the head and Goldberg turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Montenegro!

Event: W9 E1
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Montenegro moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Montenegro has clasped his hands together around Rei's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Check out the look on Montenegro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Montenegro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montenegro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Montenegro grinds an elbow into Rei's temple.
Montenegro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montenegro working the ground and pound.
Montenegro cracks Rei with a big right hand but Rei just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rei is breathing heavily.
Rei tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Montenegro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rei in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1#
Montenegro postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rei bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Montenegro and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Montenegro!

Event: W8 E2
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Montenegro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nti looks to land a right hand but Montenegro moved out of range.#CL2#
Nti has closed the distance and engaged Montenegro in a clinch.
Montenegro goes for a takedown attempt but Nti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montenegro gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Montenegro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Montenegro tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Montenegro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Montenegro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Nti to work.
Montenegro blocks an uppercut.
Montenegro blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Montenegro tightens his grip and picks Nti up, before dumping him to the ground. Nti manages to land in guard.
Montenegro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Montenegro distracts Nti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montenegro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nti is trying to keep Montenegro in close.
Nti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Montenegro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Montenegro 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.
Montenegro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Montenegro postures up in Nti's guard and throws a big left but Nti blocks it.
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.
Montenegro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Montenegro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nti wants to control the position but Montenegro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Montenegro connects with a nice short shot to Nti's temple. #T3#
Montenegro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Montenegro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Montenegro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nti trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Montenegro there.
Montenegro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montenegro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Nti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montenegro is working away from the top position though.
Nti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montenegro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Montenegro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nti's head.
Montenegro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Montenegro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montenegro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montenegro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Montenegro dominated that 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.#R2#
Montenegro lands a glancing blow to the side of Nti's head.
Nti throws a combination. Montenegro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Montenegro shoots for a double leg takedown but Nti sprawls well. He's pushed Montenegro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montenegro is looking to clinch.
Montenegro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nti wants to counter the offense by Montenegro and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Nti has Montenegro up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Nti.
A left hand lands to the body for Nti.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Montenegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Nti. #T1#
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montenegro's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Nti.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Montenegro backwards.
Montenegro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Montenegro blocks a body shot from Nti.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montenegro tries for a takedown but Nti manages to get underhooks.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montenegro backwards. #T2#
Nti misses with the head strike. #TD#
Nti is fighting off a takedown attempt but Montenegro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nti to the mat. Nti regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nti working a defensive guard here.
Montenegro lands a couple of digs.
Montenegro connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Montenegro throwing strikes from guard but Nti blocks nicely.
Montenegro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Montenegro working some strikes from top position.
Montenegro cracks Nti with a solid left hand.
Montenegro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Montenegro chips away with some ground and pound.
Montenegro is pushing down on Nti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nti is fighting to maintain full guard but Montenegro has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Montenegro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Montenegro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Montenegro lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Nti is rocked!
Montenegro is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nti is hurt! He's hurt bad - Montenegro fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nti from any more punishment! Congratulations to Montenegro! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Montenegro!

Event: W6 E2
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Fedor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montenegro avoids it really well and circles away.
Montenegro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fedor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fedor throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Fedor shoots in and gets a takedown into Montenegro's guard.
Fedor with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedor looking to sit in guard and control but Montenegro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fedor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montenegro is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montenegro works over Fedor with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Montenegro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fedor is trying to keep Montenegro in close.
Montenegro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montenegro lands strikes from half guard.
Fedor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montenegro on the ground.
Fedor is trying to get back to full guard.
Montenegro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fedor is trying to get back to full guard.
Montenegro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Montenegro lands strikes from half guard.
Montenegro prevents Fedor from improving his position.
Montenegro lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Fedor! More strikes land and this one is all over! Montenegro jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Montenegro!
In defeat, Emelianenko Fedor stepped up to the mic, saying 'This was gods will'.

Event: W5 E2
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1##TD#
Montenegro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Creele sprawls well initially but Montenegro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Montenegro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montenegro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Creele taking some punishment here, with Montenegro in his half guard.
Creele looks winded!
Montenegro is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Creele is hurt! He's hurt bad - Montenegro fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Creele from any more punishment! Congratulations to Montenegro! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Montenegro!

Event: W4 E1
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Montenegro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gatsby!
Gatsby sneaks back into half guard.
Gatsby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montenegro.
Montenegro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gatsby defending well though.
Gatsby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Montenegro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Montenegro's back!
Gatsby lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gatsby.
Gatsby is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gatsby punches Montenegro on the ear.
Montenegro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gatsby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montenegro covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Montenegro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Gatsby scores with punches to the body.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gatsby softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T1#
I really don't envy Montenegro right now.
Gatsby lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #SUB#
Montenegro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gatsby connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Montenegro to escape the position.
Gatsby has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Montenegro.
Gatsby throwing damaging strikes from the back! Montenegro could be in trouble here!
Gatsby connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Montenegro to escape the position.
Gatsby is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T2#
Gatsby scores with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Montenegro as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gatsby!
Gatsby throwing damaging strikes from the back! Montenegro could be in trouble here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Montenegro's body.
Montenegro is trying to get back to his feet but Gatsby has full control of the position and if anything, Montenegro has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Gatsby is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The referee is taking a good look at Montenegro as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gatsby!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Gatsby 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.
Gatsby throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Montenegro! #ROC#Montenegro is rocked!#T4#
Gatsby lands a good shot there. Montenegro covers up! Gatsby smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Montenegro to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Gatsby jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Gatsby!
After the fight, Jay Gatsby was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: W3 E2
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Montenegro tries for a takedown but Milano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Milano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Milano looks winded!#CL2#
Milano gets a clinch.
Montenegro is working for takedown but Milano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Milano prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Montenegro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montenegro is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Montenegro lands a takedown into guard.
Montenegro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Montenegro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montenegro connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milano has momentary wrist control but Montenegro slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milano is trying to keep Montenegro in close.
Montenegro lands a couple of elbows.
Montenegro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Montenegro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Milano's head.#T1#
Montenegro distracts Milano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Montenegro works over Milano with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#Milano is rocked!
Montenegro loads up on a big left hand. Milano felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Montenegro looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Milano can't hide his disappointment, as Montenegro celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Montenegro!

Event: W2 E2
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Guo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montenegro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Montenegro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Montenegro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Guo counter with a right hand.
Montenegro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montenegro tries to close the distance and clinch but Guo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montenegro throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo jabs Montenegro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Montenegro moves to clinch but Guo breaks away
and Guo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Montenegro lands a nice shot that snaps Guo's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Xiong Guo has been cut.
Montenegro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Montenegro's head backwards.
Guo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Montenegro doesn't manage to clinch there - Guo circles away.
Guo swats away the attempt to clinch by Montenegro.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Guo.
Guo works the jab nicely.
Guo jabs Montenegro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Montenegro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Guo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Montenegro to the canvas! Montenegro doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Guo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xiong Guo!
During a confident post fight interview, Xiong Guo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2021

#R1#
Sherk leaves Mojo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mojo forces Sherk back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Mojo.
A right hand to the body from Mojo.
Sherk is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mojo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sherk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mojo landing with strikes.
Sherk can't escape the position.
Sherk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can Sherk hold on?! Mojo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sherk looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mojo.
Can Sherk hold on?! Mojo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sherk staying busy and making it hard for Mojo to control. #T1#
Sherk grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sherk prevents Mojo from getting a body triangle.
Mojo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sherk!
Sherk is really stuck here.
Mojo lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sherk hold on?!
Mojo lands a good shot there. Sherk covers up! Mojo smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Sherk to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Mojo jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jojo Mojo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2021

#R1#
Mammoth lands a nice shot that snaps Mojo's head back.
Mammoth connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Mojo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mammoth!
Mojo misses with the ground and pound.
Mojo working the strikes but Mammoth uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mojo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mojo thows a huge punch but Mammoth dodges it nicely.
Mammoth has hold of Mojo's hands but Mojo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mojo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Mojo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mojo with the ground and pound but Mammoth uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mojo throws an elbow that misses. Mammoth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mojo's guard. Nice move by Mammoth!#REVR#
Mojo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Mojo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mammoth tries to stand but Mojo is controlling from the bottom.
Mojo trying to control the position.
Mojo wants to stand and escape but Mammoth is having none of it.
Mammoth trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mojo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammoth won't allow Mojo to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mojo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mojo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Mammoth prevents Mojo from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mojo 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mammoth has knocked Mojo down with a huge combo! Mammoth steps away and waves a wobbly Mojo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mammoth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mojo slips a jab and a cross from Mammoth. #TD2#
Mojo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mammoth is trying to defend but Mojo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Mammoth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mojo.
Mojo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mammoth wants to get back to his feet.
Mojo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mojo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mammoth is trying to stand.
Mojo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#It looks like Mick Mammoth has been cut.
Mojo is pressing down on Mammoth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mammoth is holding on for now.
Mammoth looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Mojo throwing shots but Mammoth is blocking nicely.
Mojo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mojo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mojo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mojo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mammoth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mojo throws a strike but Mammoth avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mojo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mojo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mammoth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Mammoth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mick Mammoth's cut.
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.#R2##CL2#
Mojo clinches.
A short uppercut from Mammoth.
Mammoth lands a shoulder strike.
Mojo goes for a takedown attempt but Mammoth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mammoth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mojo on the side of the head.#TD2#
Mojo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mammoth!
Mammoth is not content to let Mojo control the position.
Mammoth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mojo is looking to take a break and control but Mammoth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mojo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mammoth some visible discomfort. #T1#
Mojo working the ground and pound.
Mojo trying to control the action but Mammoth is working from the bottom.
Mammoth takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT2#Mick Mammoth's cut is getting worse.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jojo Mojo!

Event: ABB2
Date: Aug 04, 2021

#R1#
Jojos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Mojo rushes Jojos and presses him up against the cage.
Mojo goes for a takedown attempt but Jojos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Jojos rushes Mojo and presses him up against the cage.
Jojos blocks a body shot from Mojo.
Mojo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mojo is pressed up against the cage. Jojos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mojo down to the mat. Mojo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Mojo closes the distance and pushes Jojos back into the cage.
Mojo wants a takedown. #TD#
Jojos has picked Mojo up - he's going for a ride! Jojos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mojo is trying to stand up here but Jojos is controlling him well.
Mojo gets full guard.
Mojo seems keen to control Jojos's posture.
Jojos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mojo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Jojos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Mojo wants to stand but Jojos is controlling the position.
Jojos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jojos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jojos lands a couple of digs.
Jojo Mojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jojos preventing the sweep.
Jojos connects with a couple of short punches.
Jojos landing with the ground and pound.
Jojos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mojo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mojo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jojos controls the pace.
Jojos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2##SUB2#
Mojo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mojo striking off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jojos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mojo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jojos is controlling him.
Mojo has momentary wrist control but Jojos slips an elbow through the middle.
Mojos Jojos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jojos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Mojo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mojo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jojos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jojos chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mojos Jojos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jojos 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Mojos Jojos!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Mojos Jojos!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Mojos Jojos!

Mojos Jojos wins by unanimous decision!

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