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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coke Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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209 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coke Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, All American!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
American tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montana swivels and escapes.
American gets a double leg takedown into Montana's guard.
Montana keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
American stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
American throws a big elbow that misses.
American missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
American wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American throwing strikes but missing.
American throwing strikes from guard but Montana blocks nicely.
American throws an elbow that misses. Montana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in American's guard. Nice move by Montana!
That's one minute gone in the round.
American lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've been told by Montana's head coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Montana loads up on a big right hand but American slips the punch.
Montana throws a looping overhand right but American ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from American on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
American moves away from the strike by Montana.
American doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Montana does no damage.
American slips under a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Montana enables American to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Montana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montana keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
American loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
American trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
American lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Montana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for American on the ground.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
American throws a strike but Montana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
American shoots in and drives through. Montana sprawls well.
Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of All American.
American tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten American somewhat.
Montana misses the shot to the body.
American shoots in for a takedown but Montana shows good takedown defense.
Nice straight punches there by Montana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montana.
Montana misses with a body shot.
American unleashes a big counter combination but Montana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
American is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
American uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montana.
A jab from Montana does it's job there.
Horrible takedown attempt by American or perhaps it was just good defense by Montana, which made it look bad.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
American shoots in and drives through. Montana sprawls well.
American shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Montana pinned against the cage. Montana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
American tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten American somewhat.
American shoots in looking for a takedown but Montana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing American's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Montana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but American moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and American counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montana 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 American has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from American and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montana stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
American shoots in and drives through. Montana sprawls well.
Montana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from American.
Some wild striking there from Montana.
American drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Montana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
American is fighting to break Montana's control of his arms but Montana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
American postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
American in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montana trying to keep a closed guard but American is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells American's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Montana 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.
American makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
American throws a strike but Montana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Montana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
American lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
American trying to move into half guard but instead Montana has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montana trying to control but American is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. American doesn't seem phased though.
American takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montana misses with a hook. American ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by American or perhaps it was just good defense by Montana, which made it look bad.
Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of All American.
Montana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Montana missing with a left hand there. American was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
American swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
American uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montana.
American feints and as Montana raises his hands in defense, American changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
American scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American throws an elbow that misses. Montana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in American's guard. Nice move by Montana!
American bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Montana's guard.
American working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Montana's head.
American postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
American scoring with some ground and pound.
Montana looking to hit a scissor sweep but American is one step ahead there.
American advances position into side control!
American wants to control but Montana is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montana is working to avoid the ground and pound but American connects with a decent elbow.
Montana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montana tries to get out of the position.
American tries to score with some ground and pound. Montana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by American.
Montana takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
American working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
American wants to control but Montana is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana tries to improve position but can't.
American has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
American lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Montana down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All American showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
American closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Montana's guard.
American wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
American postures up and lands a big shot to Montana's brow.
American throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw American working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Montana has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
American chips away with some ground and pound.
American trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
American postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but American puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
American thows a huge punch but Montana dodges it nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
American is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Montana's half guard.
Montana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
American lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
American drops an elbow to the side of Montana's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American seems to be looking for submissions.
American slips a nice elbow through Montana's hands, connecting with Montana's forehead.
American is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
American throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
American thows a huge punch but Montana dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with American in particular looking to stall.
American looks to land a strike but Montana avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
American lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
American landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
American missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
American is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
American throwing strikes from guard but Montana blocks nicely.
American makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
American looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
American looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Montana wants to pass the guard but American is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
American dives in and scores a takedown into Montana's guard.
American chips away with some ground and pound.
Montana 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.
American throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
American working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
American scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
All American comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think American 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All American!
After the big win, All American made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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hype
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