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Event:
NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pereira.
Nye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nye connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nye.
Pereira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pereira lands a front kick.
Pereira digs a good body shot into Nye's ribs.
A combination from Nye does no damage.
Pereira tries a quick counter leg kick but Nye is wise to it.
Nye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nye shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but Nye steps away.
We've been told by Nye's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Nye takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.
Pereira throws a chopping leg kick but Nye manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nye wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nye with the inside leg kick.
Pereira throws a jab when Nye was well out of range.
Nye closes the distance and clinches up with Pereira, looking for a takedown. Nye pushes Pereira against the cage but Pereira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pereira misses with an uppercut.
Pereira connects with a leg kick.
Nye on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pereira. Pereira obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira slips a jab from Nye.
Nye throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pereira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hobert Nye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nye on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pereira. Pereira obviously looking to wear him down.
Nye throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nye throws a nice looking combination but Pereira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pereira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pereira.
Nye tries a head kick but it misses.
Pereira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nye with a body shot.
Pereira misses with a series of wild punches.
Pereira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira throws a front kick aimed at Nye's knee but Nye avoids it well.
Nye slips under a jab from Pereira.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Nye blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nye scores with a hook.
Pereira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nye avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nye is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pereira under the eye.
Nye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nye wants to land a leg kick but Pereira is out of range. #CL#
Nye darts in and clinches Pereira up against the cage.#BC#
Nye breaks the clinch.
Nye moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nye ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pereira misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Nye holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3##BC#
Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A bone on bone clash there as Nye blocks the leg kick.
Nye throws a big counter combination but Pereira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Pereira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nye tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pereira. #TD#
Nye manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pereira on his heels. He'll look to pass Pereira's guard now, I'm sure.
Nye sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nye's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pereira trying to control the position.
#SU#
Nye stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Pereira.
Pereira tries to land a leg kick but Nye saw it coming and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Nye as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Nye counters by clinching up.
Nye prevents Pereira from breaking the clinch.
Pereira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Pereira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pereira is trying to force a seperation but Nye has the dominant position.#BC#
Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Nye closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pereira to the mat! Pereira manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nye slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pereira pulls Nye in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hobert Nye will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nye throws a shot to the body.
Hobert Nye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Nye moved out of range nicely.
Pereira wants to land a leg kick but Nye is out of range.
Pereira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nye blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Nye takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Nye shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pereira is trying to defend but Nye finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nye throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pereira to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nye works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pereira is refusing to be controlled, as Nye sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nye looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nye is taking a breather. Pereira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nye wants to control but Pereira is keeping him busy.
Nye not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pereira is positioning himself well to prevent Nye advancing to mount.
Nye is trying to control. Pereira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pereira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pereira is trying to stand up here but Nye is controlling him well.
Nye 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.
Nye is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Nye looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nye missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nye is trying to work for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.
Pereira is refusing to be controlled, as Nye sits in half guard.
Nye landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nye drops an elbow to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hobert Nye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Nye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nye is working away from the top position though.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nye content to control rather than advance.
Nye lands with a punch from half guard.
Nye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nye is really struggling to control Pereira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Nye throwing shots but Pereira is blocking nicely.
Pereira tries to roll over but Nye keeps him under control.
Pereira is in trouble now - Nye has advanced to mount!
Nye fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nye with good strikes from the mount here!
Nye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pereira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pereira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nye moves away from the strike by Pereira.
A telegraphed right hand from Nye misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Pereira blocks the low kick.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Pereira pushes Nye away with a front kick.
Nye scores with a jab. Pereira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pereira feints and then cracks Nye's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nye down.
Good standup being displayed there by Nye as he connects with a hook.
Nye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nye lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nye has closed the distance and engaged Pereira in a clinch.
#BC#
Nye breaks the clinch.
Nye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Pereira gets caught napping as Nye dives in and scores a takedown. Pereira manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Nye gets to his feet. Pereira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Nye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nye is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harrison Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pereira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nye has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nye and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nye circles away quickly and effectively.
Hobert Nye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira throws a nice head kick!
Nye misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Nye moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nye manages to break the clinch.
Nye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Nye throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pereira wants to slow Nye down by chopping away at his legs.
Nye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nye misses with a right hand
and Pereira counters with a nice leg kick.
Nye staying out of range there.
A jab from Nye does it's job there.
Nye dives in for a single leg takedown but Pereira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Nye breaks the clinch.
Pereira takes one to the side of the head.
Pereira defending well as Nye loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Nye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pereira throws a head kick that Nye semi-blocks.
#T3#
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harrison Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nye throws a looping overhand right but Pereira ducks down to avoid it.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nye goes for a double leg but Pereira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pereira continues to drive forward.
Nye blocks the elbow strike.
Pereira managing to block the knees to the body from Nye.
Harrison Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nye's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Nye with a nice calf kick.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hobert Nye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nye.#T4#
Pereira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nye is looking to counter punch.
Pereira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Pereira - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nye looks to throw the jab but Pereira is out of range.
Nye takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nye.
Nye checks a leg kick.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nye keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nye.
Nye appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hobert Nye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nye comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nye staying out of range there.
Nye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harrison Pereira.
I think Nye has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hobert Nye!
After winning the bout, Hobert Nye thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Montana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana tries to stand but Pereira is controlling from the bottom.
Montana preventing the sweep.
Montana is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pereira tries to get out of the position.
Pereira working a defensive guard but Montana manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Pereira is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Montana swings around for an armbar but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montana's guard.
Pereira looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Montana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pereira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Pereira controlling Montana's posture.
Montana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Montana stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.
Montana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pereira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montana on the ground.
Pereira has a closed guard, preventing Montana from standing up. #T3#
Montana wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pereira trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Montana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pereira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montana. Montana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Mike Montana has been cut.
Harrison Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
Montana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Montana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Montana shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Montana moves into the clinch.
Pereira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Montana clinches up against the ropes.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Montana keeps him there for the moment.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Montana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Montana avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Montana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Montana closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the ropes.
Pereira prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Montana needs to keep his hands up - Pereira had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Montana rushes Pereira and presses him up against the ropes.
Montana digs a right hand into Pereira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pereira's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrison Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Montana.
Montana avoids the body shot from Pereira.
#T1#
Montana shoots and misses
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
Montana throws a leg kick
and Pereira counters with a left and a right that stings Montana.
Pereira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pereira throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Pereira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
Montana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Montana is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily. #T2##KD#
Pereira drops Montana with a beautiful combination! Montana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pereira is looking for the KO!
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish him?
Montana blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Montana has a takedown stuffed.
Montana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pereira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montana somewhat.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pereira.
Pereira lands a glancing blow to the side of Montana's head.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick
and Pereira counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Montana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pereira sprawls well. Pereira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montana gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrison Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira lands with a right hand.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Pereira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pereira.
Pereira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Montana if he has to take too many more of those.
#KD#
Pereira lands a big right hand that sends Montana crashing to the mat! Pereira stays standing though and waves Montana back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Montana tries to land knees in the clinch but Pereira avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Pereira tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Pereira back against the ropes. #BC#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Montana has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Montana ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Montana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Montana being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pereira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.#SUB2#
Montana looking for a guillotine here but Pereira defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Pereira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Montana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Montana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Montana is dominant here and he's now got Pereira's back!
Montana tries to get the hooks in deep but Pereira pushed the leg off.
Montana is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Pereira fending off the submission attempt from Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pereira showing good submission defense here.
#T1#
Montana missing with strikes.
Montana controlling the position well here. Pereira rolled but Montana kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Pereira wants to control his opponent's hands but Montana gets his hands free. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montana landing with strikes.
Montana looking to hold on to the position here but Pereira rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Montana is stalling in the full guard.
Montana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Montana connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Pereira is controlling Montana's posture.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Montana isn't so interested in that idea.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montana with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Montana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pereira to the ground. Montana is now in Pereira's guard.
Mike Montana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pereira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Pereira keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
Pereira trying to control the position.
Montana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harrison Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pereira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Pereira!
During a confident post fight interview, Harrison Pereira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF 50: Makoba vs Simons III
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Pereira throws a body punch but St Paul moves out of range.
St Paul blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Paul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Paul scores with a nice head shot.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira takes a swing at St Paul's ribcage but misses.
St Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
St Paul attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Pereira misses.
St Paul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira walks forward, straight into a front kick from St Paul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is looking to clinch.
St Paul misses with a body kick.
St Paul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pereira connects with a body shot that sends St Paul's belly button to the back.
St Paul thumps Pereira with a low kick.
St Paul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Pereira walks into a stiff left hand from St Paul.
St Paul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pereira wants to counter the offense by St Paul and move into the clinch position.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St Paul lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pereira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pereira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pereira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St Paul doesn't seem bothered though.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from St Paul.
Nice straight punches there by St Paul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Paul.
St Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but St Paul slips the punch.
Pereira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Paul. St Paul obviously looking to wear him down.
Pereira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from St Paul misses the target.
Pereira walks into a jab.
A good leg kick by St Paul.
St Paul works the jab nicely.
St Paul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Pereira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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!
St Paul ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.#T2#
St Paul ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
St Paul avoids a kick to the body.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.
St Paul throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
St Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - St Paul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but St Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Paul throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
St Paul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira throws out a counter right but St Paul avoids it with no problem.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but St Paul is just out of range.
St Paul thows a body kick. Pereira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pereira looks winded!
Nice straight punches there by St Paul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Paul.#T3#
Pereira throws a hook but St Paul blocks it.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
St Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but St Paul steps away.
St Paul is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as St Paul blocks the leg kick.
St Paul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pereira jabs at St Paul's body.
St Paul is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pereira misses with a right hand
enabling St Paul to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Pereira is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pereira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from St Paul - the referee stops the clock and Pereira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says St Paul. Pereira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can St Paul finish him?
St Paul pounces like a tiger and cracks Pereira with a vicious hook! Pereira is down but not out! St Paul follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pierre St Paul! |
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