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Event:
PL MMA 13 Montana vs Gaston
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Montana has Gaston up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Montana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Gaston misses with a punch to the body.
Gaston pressing his opponent against the cage. Montana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gaston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
Montana misses with some punches.
Gaston cracks Montana with a nice body shot. Montana scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gaston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaston. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gaston pushes Montana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Montana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaston backwards. Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaston lands with a left to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montana avoids a wild elbow strike from Gaston.#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Gaston. Gaston keeps control of Montana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gaston scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gaston misses with a body punch.
Gaston lands an uppercut. Gaston prevents a body shot from Montana. Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaston lands a shot to the body. Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands with a right to the head. #BC# Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick misses from Montana. Montana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Montana is breathing heavily. Sloppy strikes from Montana. Those never looked like landing. Nice body kick from Gaston. The crowd cheers as Gaston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montana doesn't seem phased though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gaston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Gaston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2# Gaston throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Gaston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montana at a distance.
Gaston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montana doesn't seem bothered though. Nice cross by Gaston. Montana throws a head kick but Gaston moves out of range.
Gaston cracks Montana on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Montana falls backwards against the cage. Gaston follows up with more strikes that drop Montana to his knees. Gaston keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Montana! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Gaston! Roy Gaston is the new light heavyweight champion! Roy Gaston made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Event:
PL MMA 6 Dadaeff vs Nova
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1# Montana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akharraz circles away quickly and effectively. Akharraz slips under a jab from Montana. Akharraz scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. A jab from Montana does it's job there. Akharraz lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL# Akharraz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Akharraz wants to break free but Montana has control.
Akharraz misses with some punches.
Akharraz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Montana lands with a right to the head. Akharraz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Akharraz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Montana gets through Akharraz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Akharraz.
Akharraz lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Akharraz. Montana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Montana as he connects with a hook. Sloppy strikes from Montana. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana. Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Akharraz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Montana. We've been told by Akharraz's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Akharraz blocks a head kick by Montana.
#CL# Akharraz pushes Montana up against the cage in a clinch. Akharraz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Montana letting Akharraz take a breather here. Akharraz presses Montana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Montana being controlled against the cage. Montana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akharraz has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land. Akharraz misses with the head strike.
A short right from Akharraz. #BC2# Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana misses with a lunging right hand
and Akharraz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Montana throws the left hand but Akharraz avoids the punch easily. Akharraz tries to counter by clinching up but Montana breaks away and moves out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Akharraz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2# Montana misses with a straight left. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Akharraz scores with a one two! Montana had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Akharraz slips a jab from Montana. Montana throws a hook to the side of Akharraz's head but Akharraz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It looked like Akharraz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana throws a head kick but Akharraz moves out of range.
#CL# Akharraz closes the distance and pushes Montana back into the cage. Akharraz has Montana pressed against the cage, preventing Montana from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A short left from Akharraz. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akharraz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Montana digs a right hand underneath Akharraz's ribcage. Akharraz let out a lung full of air as it connected. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Akharraz blocking some punches.
Akharraz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montana's efforts to push away. A short left from Montana. Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Akharraz. #T3# Akharraz misses with some punches.
Akharraz stalling against the cage.
Akharraz tries to stall but Montana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Akharraz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Akharraz prevents a body shot from Montana. Akharraz gets through Montana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akharraz tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Akharraz back against the cage. Montana cracks Akharraz with a nice body shot. Akharraz working aggressively here.
#BC# Akharraz breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Akharraz - just one landing. Akharraz swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana. Montana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Akharraz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Montana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Akharraz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4# Akharraz has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Akharraz stalling.
Montana working aggressively here.
Akharraz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Akharraz as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Akharraz. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Akharraz pushes off an throws an elbow but Montana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Montana avoids the elbow strike from Akharraz, against the cage.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Akharraz.
Montana working hard to break the clinch. Akharraz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montana's efforts to push away. A head punch on the inside from Akharraz fails to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akharraz circles away quickly and effectively. Montana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akharraz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2# Montana has closed the distance and engaged Akharraz in a clinch.
#BC2# Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Akharraz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL# Akharraz clinches up with Montana and pushes him back against the cage. Akharraz blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Osama Akharraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Akharraz throws a series of punches but Montana avoids them all with ease. Akharraz tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Montana fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice uppercut lands for Akharraz. That snapped Montana's head back.
Montana is looking to clinch. Akharraz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Akharraz scores with a jab to the jaw. Akharraz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around? Akharraz tries to clinch but Montana is having none of it. Akharraz wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana keeps the fight on the outside. Montana with a nice cross. We've been informed that Montana has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Montana misses with a lunging right hand
and Akharraz counters with a nice kick to the body. Montana misses with a double jab
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Akharraz with a nice cross.#T1##CL# Akharraz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montana, pushing him back against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Montana is trying to break free. Montana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Akharraz working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akharraz. Akharraz lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akharraz. #BC# Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Montana misses the shot to the body. Montana throws a series of punches but Akharraz avoids them all with ease. Montana connects with a leg kick. Akharraz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Montana swats away the attempt to clinch by Akharraz. A chopping leg kick lands by Montana. Akharraz closes the distance looking to clinch and Montana scores with a counter punch that sends Akharraz to the canvas! Montana smells blood - he's punishing Akharraz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Akharraz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coke Montana! Coke Montana is the new light heavyweight champion! Our winner, Coke Montana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
XF 37
Date: Oct 07, 2019 |
#R1# Montana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Montana off to one side. Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Montana lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Machado goes down and covers up as Montana starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coke Montana! Our winner, Coke Montana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. In defeat, Xander Machado stepped up to the mic, saying 'No Worries Homies, Gonna Train Hard And Win Next Fight'.
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Event:
XF 35
Date: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1# Fjera throws a wild body kick that Montana sees coming a mile off.#CL# Fjera gets tackled into the cage by Montana. Montana maintains the clinch. Fjera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Montana pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL# Montana moves into range and clinches up with Fjera. Montana looking to stall.
Montana looking to slow down the pace here. Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fjera backwards. We've been hearing reports that Montana has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Fjera is trying to break the clinch but Montana is controlling him. Montana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Montana is pressed up against the cage. Fjera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Montana down to the mat. Montana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Fjera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montana pulls him back up using the underhooks. Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera. Fjera lands a body punch. Montana lands an elbow that stopped Fjera in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# It looks like Jodi Joe Fjera has been cut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. #T1##TD2# Fjera tightens his grip and picks Montana up, before dumping him to the ground. Montana manages to land in guard. Fjera controls from within his opponent's guard. Fjera advances position into side control!#SUB2# Fjera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Fjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montana keeps working. #T2##SUB2# Fjera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Fjera is working to tighten his grip on Montana's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Montana has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fjera is really squeezing tight and eventually Montana passes out! Fjera breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jodi Joe Fjera! Jodi Joe Fjera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
XF 29
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Montana moves into range and clinches up with Grizzly. Grizzly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grizzly scores with an uppercut up the middle. A shot in the inside from Grizzly. Grizzly can't find room to land a body shot as Montana controls the action.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montana misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grizzly. Montana lands a nice uppercut. Grizzly throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana. #BC# Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Montana staying out of range there.#CL# Montana clinches up against the cage. Grizzly misses with a hook from the clinch. Grizzly lands a hook to the side of the head. Grizzly lands a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana tries to clinch there but Grizzly circles away.
#CL# Montana clinches up with Grizzly and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Grizzly breaks the clinch.
Montana fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1# Montana tries to clinch up but Grizzly circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Grizzly tries to keep at a distance but Montana has taken the fight into the clinch. Montana blocks an uppercut.
Grizzly takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT# It looks like Aguta Grizzly has been cut. Grizzly lands a right hand. Grizzly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Grizzly controls the action.
Grizzly throws a head punch that misses. Grizzly prevents the takedown attempt.
Grizzly swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. Montana blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grizzly. A short left from Montana. Grizzly misses with some punches.
#TD# Montana gets control of Grizzly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Montana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Grizzly working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Grizzly throws a big elbow that misses. Grizzly wants to pass the guard but Montana is keeping the position.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grizzly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2# Grizzly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Montana tries to clinch but Grizzly is having none of it. #CL# Montana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grizzly struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Grizzly looking to stall.
Montana is trying to maintain a safe position but Grizzly gets an underhook and turns Montana into the cage. Montana stalling in the clinch but Grizzly improves position. Montana working aggressively here.
Grizzly has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Grizzly.
#BC2# Grizzly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Montana takes the fight into the clinch. Grizzly misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# A short right from Montana on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Grizzly misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Montana. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Grizzly. Montana blocks an uppercut.
Grizzly misses with some punches.
Grizzly misses with a body punch.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Grizzly.
Montana blocking some punches.
Grizzly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana has Grizzly pressed against the cage.
Grizzly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. Grizzly misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Grizzly. Montana prevents a body shot from Grizzly. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. Grizzly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. 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! Grizzly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grizzly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Montana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Montana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grizzly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Montana gets a takedown into half guard. Grizzly wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Coke Montana will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Montana wants to clinch up but Grizzly keeps it at a distance. Montana tries to clinch but Grizzly is having none of it. #CL# Montana closes the distance and clinches. Montana misses with a short punch on the inside. Montana looking to stall.
#BC# Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grizzly cracks Montana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Grizzly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montana's hands. Montana tries to clinch and Grizzly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Grizzly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Grizzly throws a big counter head kick but Montana avoids it with no problem.#CL2# Grizzly rushes Montana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grizzly lands with a right to the head. Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut. Montana taking a breather. Montana lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Grizzly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fighters circling - Grizzly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Grizzly misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.#CL# Montana moves into range and clinches up with Grizzly. Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Grizzly.
Grizzly lands with a left to the head. Montana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana. Grizzly misses with a punch on the inside.
Grizzly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Montana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grizzly up against the cage. Montana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Coke Montana has scored more points in the clinch so far. Montana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grizzly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grizzly lands with a cross. Grizzly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2# Montana fails in his attempt to clinch. Grizzly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grizzly throws a big shot that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Grizzly misses the target. A jab from Grizzly misses. Montana wants to clinch up but Grizzly keeps it at a distance. Grizzly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Grizzly catches Montana right on the button with a cross. Grizzly stalks Montana and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Montana's face. Montana staggers backwards, shaken.#KD# Montana drops Grizzly with a beautiful combination! Grizzly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Montana is looking for the KO!#ROC# Grizzly is rocked! Grizzly is breathing heavily. Montana flashes Grizzly a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Grizzly's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Grizzly crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Montana punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Coke Montana! Our winner, Coke Montana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
XF 22
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1# Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dux is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Dux throws a leg kick but Montana sees it coming and moves out of range. Montana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dux. That kick from Dux tenderised Montana's leg. Montana is trying to keep his angry face on. Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Montana blocks a jab. Montana fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Montana closes the distance and clinches. Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Montana receives a warning from the referee for stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. #BC# Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Montana instigates a clinch. #T1# Dux with a knee to the head.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Montana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch. Dux stalls. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Dux pressing his opponent against the cage. Dux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Montana up against the cage.#BC# Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Dux cracks Montana with a right hand to the side of the head. Dux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Montana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dux misses with a head kick.
Dux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight. Montana is looking to clinch. Dux looks to throw the jab but Montana is out of range. Montana needs to keep his hands up - Dux had a free shot at his head there. Montana checks the leg kick. 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! Dux missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Montana is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dux.
Dux scores with a nice body kick.
Montana is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Dux with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3# Montana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dux lands with a good body shot.#CL2# Montana closes the distance and clinches. Dux looking to throw knees to the head but Montana is blocking nicely.
#BC# Dux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dux lands a high kick!
Montana avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch. Montana lands a right hand. #BC# Dux manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dux. Montana tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
#CL2# Montana clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Dux lands a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Montana misses with the head strike.
#BC# Dux breaks the clinch.
Montana has a takedown stuffed. The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dux cracks Montana with a right hand to the side of the head. Dux throws a head kick that half lands.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dux misses with a wild body shot. Montana fails in his attempt to clinch. Dux misses the shot to the body. A shot to the liver by Dux. Beautiful body shot. Dux throws a series of punches but Montana avoids them all with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Montana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Montana tries to clinch but Dux moves out of range. Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Montana clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage. Dux connects with a nasty looking knee right to Montana's face.
Montana working aggressively here.
Dux leaning against his opponent.
Dux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montana blocks it with crossed arms. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux. A bit of stalling here from Dux.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Dux.
Montana prevents Dux from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dux misses with a knee strike.
#BC# Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dux misses with the combination.
Montana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Dux circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Montana closes the distance and clinches. Dux tries to stall but Montana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Coke Montana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dux misses with a knee to the head. Dux is pushing Montana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dux is keeping busy. Dux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC# Dux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Dux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Jab, jab by Dux - just one landing. Dux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Dux keeps the fight on the outside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dux moves into range and connects with a jab. Coke Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Dux gets tackled into the cage by Montana. Montana maintains the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC# Dux breaks from the clinch.
Montana is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Montana is looking to clinch. It looked like Dux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3# Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dux throws a big counter combination but Montana scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Montana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dux eats them both and turns towards Montana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Dux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2# Montana closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Dux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around? Dux misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely. #CL2# Montana instigates a clinch. #BC# Dux manages to break the clinch.
Dux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dux throws a counter high kick but Montana was just alert enough to avoid it. Montana tries to clinch there but Dux circles away.
Dux motions for Montana to come forward. Dux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Montana clinches. Montana misses with a hook from the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Montana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4# Montana working aggressively here.
Montana throws a head punch that misses. Montana tries for a takedown but Dux manages to get underhooks.
Dux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Montana manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dux. That's going to slow Montana down. Frank Dux is winning the standup battle so far. Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. As Montana tries to get set, Dux tries to push him back and clinch up but Montana manages to avoid the attempt. Montana is looking to clinch. Montana tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance. Dux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Montana fails in his attempt to clinch. Dux misses with a low kick as Montana jumps back. Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux paws at him with a jab and circles away. Montana wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. That's time! Dux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Montana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dux. Dux obviously looking to wear him down.
Dux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Montana is out of range. Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dux swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nice body kick there by Dux. Montana tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance. Montana avoids the body shot from Dux.
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Dux throws a nice head kick!
Dux lands a glancing blow to the side of Montana's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily. Montana tries to clinch but Dux moves out of range. No luck for Montana with that takedown attempt. Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
#T1# Dux throws a head kick that misses. Dux throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it. Montana tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it. Montana tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dux counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2# Montana darts in and clinches Dux up against the cage.#BC# Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montana blocks a head kick by Dux.
Montana wants to counter with a clinch but Dux pushes him away. Montana shoots in looking for a takedown but Dux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2# Montana clinches. Montana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana. The referee calls for Dux to work.
Montana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Montana stalling the fight.
Montana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The crowd are getting on Montana's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Dux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Montana taking a breather. Montana working some nice short punches in the clinch. 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!#BC2# Montana breaks from the clinch.
Dux connects with an inside leg kick. Montana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dux scores with a head kick. Montana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2# Montana moves into range and clinches up with Dux. Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montana is defending well for now.#T3# Montana pushes Dux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Montana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Montana misses with some punches.
Dux can't break the clinch.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana prevents Dux from breaking the clinch. Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Dux controls the action.
#BC2# Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Montana has closed the distance and engaged Dux in a clinch.
#T4##BC# Dux manages to break the clinch.
Dux throws a head kick that misses. Montana tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance. Montana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively. A head kick misses from Dux. Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Montana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Montana tries to clinch up. Dux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Dux throws a head kick that misses. 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! Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Montana moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off. Montana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Montana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Dux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R4# Dux missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dux lands a nice shot to the body.
Montana shoots in and drives through. Dux sprawls well. Montana moves away from the strike by Dux. Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dux.#CL2# Montana closes the distance and clinches. Montana lands an uppercut.#BC# Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dux wants to slow Montana down by chopping away at his legs. Despite the aggression on Montana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dux paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Montana darts in and clinches Dux up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana lands with a light punch inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Dux is struggling to control the position. Dux looking to throw knees to the head but Montana is blocking nicely.
#T1# Montana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Montana is stalling here.
Montana lands a hook that snaps the head of Dux backwards. #BC2# Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montana. That did some damage!#CL2# Montana pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch. Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards. Dux stalling against the cage.
Montana stalls. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Dux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montana blocks it with crossed arms. Montana prevents Dux from breaking the clinch. Dux wants to break free but Montana has control.
Dux blocking some punches.
Montana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Dux circles away.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montana throws out a counter right but Dux avoids it with no problem. Dux throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dux swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana. Montana tries to clinch up. Dux throws a half hearted mid kick. Montana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Decent striking displayed by Dux there.#CL2# Montana takes the fight into the clinch. Dux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dux tries to land knees in the clinch but Montana avoids the damage to the body. With the fighters up against the cage, Montana throws an elbow but misses. Dux misses with a punch to the body.
Dux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montana misses with some punches.
Dux lands a good knee to the midsection. Montana won't want to take too many of those. Dux stops a takedown attempt from Montana.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana. A quick uppercut on the inside from Montana. #T4##BC2# Montana manages to break the clinch.
Montana tries to clinch up. Dux throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot. Dux lands with a slapping head kick. Montana looks for a takedown but Dux sprawls well. Montana tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dux scores with a body shot.
Dux takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses. Montana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montana shoots in for a double leg but Dux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Montana tries to clinch but Dux moves out of range. A left lands for Dux. Dux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Montana is looking to clinch. As Montana tries to get set, Dux tries to push him back and clinch up but Montana manages to avoid the attempt. Montana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux had his way with Coke Montana in that round. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Montana takes one to the side of the head.
Montana wants to clinch up but Dux keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Montana has closed the distance and engaged Dux in a clinch.
Dux tries to circle away but Montana has him pinned against the cage. Montana looking to slow down the pace here. Montana working aggressively here.
Dux tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the cage. Dux wants to break free but Montana has control.
Montana tries to land a knee to the head but Dux blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Montana breaks from the clinch.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Montana tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance. Dux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Dux scores with a hook. Dux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1# Dux tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dux digs a good hook to Montana's body.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux punishes Montana's body with a nice straight punch. Dux swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana. Dux scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Montana blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux clobbers Montana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Montana closes the distance and clinches. Montana throws a head punch that misses. A frustrated look appears on Dux's face as he tries to break the clinch. Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux. Montana stalls. Dux wants to get back to striking at distance but Montana won't allow it.
Montana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dux is defending well.#BC2# Montana breaks from the clinch.
Dux jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dux lands a high kick!
Dux throws a quick inside leg kick. Montana is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
#CL2# Montana moves into the clinch. Coke Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dux scores with a hook to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Dux.
#T3# Montana scores with a shoulder strike. Dux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Montana throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux. Montana misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Good standup being displayed there by Dux as he connects with a hook. Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4##CL2# Montana has closed the distance and engaged Dux in a clinch.
Dux is looking to break free of the clinch but Montana has double underhooks. #BC# Dux breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Montana forces Dux back against the cage and clinches. Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dux backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dux prevents a body shot from Montana. Montana stalls. Montana misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Montana is looking to clinch. Dux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Montana manages to circle out of the way. Montana scores with a decent looking hook. Montana throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Dux. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux! Frank Dux retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
XF 14
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1# Funkhouser tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Montana clinches up with Funkhouser and pushes him back against the cage. Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funkhouser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Montana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Montana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Funkhouser leaning his opponent against the cage. Montana stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana stalling the fight.
Funkhouser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut. Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funkhouser backwards. #T1# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funkhouser takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Montana misses with a hook from the clinch. Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Montana blocking some punches.
Funkhouser misses with some punches.
Funkhouser tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
Funkhouser misses with some punches.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funkhouser misses with a hook from the clinch. Montana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funkhouser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funkhouser misses with a short punch on the inside. Funkhouser tries to pull guard but Montana won't allow it.
A short left from Funkhouser. #CUT2# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Funkhouser jumps guard but Montana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Montana scores with an uppercut up the middle. A right hook to the body lands for Funkhouser.
Funkhouser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land. Funkhouser misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Montana is looking to control Funkhouser's arms but Funkhouser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Montana has his back to the cage. Montana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkhouser. Montana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD# Montana gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Funkhouser wants to control but Montana is keeping busy.
Funkhouser tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Montana has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Funkhouser tries to hold on but Montana postures up.#T3# Montana prevents Funkhouser from getting the reversal. Funkhouser keeps trying to improve his position. Funkhouser regains half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Montana sitting and controlling from the half guard. Funkhouser is trying to maintain the position but Montana is very close to passing his half guard. Funkhouser tries to roll over but Montana keeps him under control. Funkhouser works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Funkhouser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana dominated that round. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Funkhouser steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Montana. That one must have hurt. Montana wants to clinch up but Funkhouser keeps it at a distance. Coke Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Funkhouser looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range. Montana slips a jab from Funkhouser.#CL# Montana moves into range and clinches up with Funkhouser. Funkhouser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut. Funkhouser lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Funkhouser. Funkhouser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Funkhouser misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2# Funkhouser turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Funkhouser manages to end up in side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Funkhouser goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Montana rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Funkhouser's guard! Nice work there by Montana! Funkhouser wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Funkhouser working a defensive guard here.
Montana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funkhouser on the ground. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkhouser is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2# Funkhouser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montana dives on top into guard.#REVR# Funkhouser wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Montana pushes his legs off easily.
Montana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funkhouser can do to turn this around? Funkhouser working a defensive guard but Montana manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2# Funkhouser is trying to improve his position. Coke Montana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Montana taking a breather here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Montana decides to stand back up. #T3##TD2# Funkhouser shoots in and bounces Montana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES# Montana pushes Funkhouser off and gets back to his feet.
Montana tries to clinch but Funkhouser moves out of range. Montana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Funkhouser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Montana walks into a stiff left hand from Funkhouser.#CL# Montana closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funkhouser. Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Funkhouser.
Montana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funkhouser tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Montana turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Montana manages to end up in side control.#T4# Funkhouser manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Montana is trying to stand.
#ES# Montana has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Funkhouser is on him like a limpet, forcing Montana back against the cage. Funkhouser tries to pull guard but Montana won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Funkhouser lands a body shot in the clinch.
Funkhouser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Montana is looking to control Funkhouser's arms but Funkhouser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Montana has his back to the cage. Funkhouser misses with a punch on the inside.
Funkhouser misses with a body punch.
Funkhouser working aggressively here.
Coke Montana has scored more points in the clinch so far. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkhouser. A head punch on the inside from Funkhouser fails to land. Montana scores with an uppercut up the middle. Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Funkhouser lands with a straight right. Montana didn't see that one coming. Funkhouser lands a right hook to the body.
Montana wants to clinch. Funkhouser throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.#TD# Montana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Montana wants to stand but Funkhouser is controlling his posture from full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1# Montana's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU# Montana stands up from Funkhouser's guard - Montana perhaps looking for a knockout. Montana tries to clinch up.#CL# Montana rushes Funkhouser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Funkhouser.
Montana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funkhouser blocks it with crossed arms. A battle for position here, against the cage. Funkhouser cracks Montana with a nice body shot. Funkhouser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Montana is defending well. A short right from Funkhouser. A head punch blocked on the inside by Funkhouser. A quick uppercut on the inside from Funkhouser. #T2##TD# Montana has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Funkhouser is trying to keep an underhook but Montana manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SU# Montana gets to his feet - back to striking we go! The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Funkhouser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montana defends it well.#TD# Funkhouser tries to sprawl but Montana drives through with a takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Funkhouser moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Funkhouser has his foot on Montana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montana works his way back into a safe position though. Funkhouser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Funkhouser wants to pass to mount but Montana is defending the position. #T3# Montana is concentrating on defense, preventing Funkhouser from advancing position. #SUB2# Funkhouser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funkhouser. Funkhouser is looking to advance position but Montana won't allow it. Trenton Funkhouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Montana is looking for a sweep. Funkhouser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# 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. Montana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coke Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Funkhouser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Funkhouser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2# Funkhouser wants to work for an arm triangle but Montana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Funkhouser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Trenton Funkhouser. I think Montana 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coke Montana! An out of breath Coke Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
NSC 29: Singh vs Dupree
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Lillard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Montana to score an easy takedown into full guard. Lillard is trying to keep Montana in close.
#SUB# Lillard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lillard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lillard holds on and takes a little breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lillard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lillard is pulling down on Montana's head. It's preventing any offense from Montana, at least for the moment.#T1# Lillard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Montana tries to clinch up. Lillard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Montana is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lillard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Montana tries to clinch there but Lillard circles away.
Lillard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Montana just manages to avoid it. Lillard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Lillard darts in looking for a takedown but Montana gets double underhooks and turns Lillard into the ropes. Lillard misses with a left hand and Lillard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Montana tries to clinch up.#CL2# Montana takes the fight into the clinch. Lillard lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut.#T2# Montana unloads a knee to the mid-section. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2# Montana breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lillard. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet. Montana checks a leg kick nicely. Montana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lillard with a body shot. Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lillard circles away.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lillard circles away.
#CL2# Montana rushes Lillard and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lillard lands with a short head shot on the inside. Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana misses with a knee strike.
Montana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Montana working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana dominated that round. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Montana lands with a straight right. Lillard didn't see that one coming. Lillard misses with a body shot.
Montana looks like he wants to counter punch here. Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lillard swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Montana clinches. Lillard slows down the pace here.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Lillard.
Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside. Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lillard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Montana smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The crowd cheers as Lillard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montana doesn't seem phased though.#CL2# Montana drives through and clinches with Lillard against the ropes.
#BC2# Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##TD2# Lillard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Montana to score an easy takedown into full guard. Lillard trying to control the position.
#SUB# Lillard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Montana passes into half guard.
Montana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Lillard is trying to control but can't.
Montana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2# Lillard is trying to maintain the position but Montana is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Montana closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Montana breaks from the clinch.
Montana wants to clinch and Lillard counters with a left and a right that stings Montana. Montana tries to clinch but Lillard moves out of range. Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Montana walks into a jab. 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! Montana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Lillard tried to score with a low kick but Montana checks it. Lillard throws a nice inside leg kick. Montana has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lillard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Montana tries to clinch but Lillard moves out of range. Lillard tried to counter with a leg kick but Montana avoided it. Well,Lillard is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Montana misses with a wild combination.
Lillard throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it. Montana blocks a head kick by Lillard.
Lillard throws a low kick but Montana moves out of range easily. Lillard looks to land a body kick but Montana moved away. Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lillard circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Lillard circles away.
Lillard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Lillard is looking to slow Montana down with leg kicks. #CL2# Montana has Lillard up against the ropes in a clinch.
Montana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montana blocking some punches.
#T1# Lillard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Montana misses with the head strike.
Leeland Lillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Knees in the clinch landing for Lillard.
#TD2# Montana has hold of one of Lillard's legs. Lillard is fighting the takedown attempt but Montana gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Lillard trying to control the position.
#SU2# Montana gets to his feet - Lillard follows without any prompting. Montana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lillard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lillard.
#CL2# Montana moves into range and clinches up with Lillard. Lillard taking a breather. Lillard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Montana throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Lillard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Montana working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Montana has clasped his hands together around Lillard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Coke Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lillard trying his best to control but Montana has mounted him. Montana prevents Lillard from getting the reversal. Lillard wants to control but Montana is having none of it. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Lillard is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Coke Montana. I've got Montana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Coke Montana! Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Coke Montana! Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Coke Montana wins by unanimous decision! Coke Montana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NSC 22: Power vs Frost
Date: May 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Montana clinches. McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Montana won't allow it.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Montana has McGuire pressed against the ropes, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Montana scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head. Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McGuire misses with a knee strike.
#BC# McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McGuire is looking to clinch. #CL# McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Montana pulls guard. Montana wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position. McGuire landing with the ground and pound. #T1# McGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Montana has wrist control. McGuire postures up.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment. McGuire lands a couple of digs. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2# McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Montana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.#CL2# Montana closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the ropes. A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nice body punch from Montana - that landed with a thud.
Montana keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. McGuire tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling the position. Montana keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Montana has him pressed against the ropes. McGuire prevents a body shot from Montana. #BC# McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coke Montana will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# McGuire forces Montana back against the ropes and clinches. McGuire tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling the position. Montana is looking for a takedown. Montana looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut. Montana has McGuire pressed against the ropes, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Montana clinches with his opponent.
Montana tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Montana prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch. McGuire tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the ropes. McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position.#BC# McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Montana blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2# Montana forces McGuire back against the ropes and clinches. Montana lands with a light punch inside. #BC# McGuire manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Montana takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Montana lands an elbow that stopped McGuire in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2# It looks like James McGuire has been cut. McGuire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montana misses with a short punch on the inside. McGuire tries to stall but Montana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC# McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Montana has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position. McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGuire obliges.#BC# McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Montana moves into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut. McGuire is trying to push Montana away but Montana has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC# McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montana's hands.#CUT# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Montana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Montana closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the ropes.#BC# McGuire breaks the clinch.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McGuire tries to clinch up.#CL2# Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# McGuire clinches up with Montana and pushes him back against the ropes. A short uppercut from Montana. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside. Montana gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire. Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. Montana misses with an elbow over the top. McGuire is trying to break free. Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Montana drives through and clinches with McGuire against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land. McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Montana misses with the head strike.
Montana keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Montana closes the distance and clinches. James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Montana goes for a takedown attempt but McGuire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Montana tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Montana is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Montana avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the ropes.#BC# McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2# Montana pushes McGuire up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC# McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Montana moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch. Montana pushes McGuire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Coke Montana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Montana lands a left hand.
Montana is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Montana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# McGuire breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Montana clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the ropes. McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2# Montana lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Montana tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGuire controls his leg. Montana passes into side control, despite McGuire's attempt to control the position.
#T2# Montana trying to control the position but McGuire is working away. Coke Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't. McGuire struggling a bit here. McGuire tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. McGuire swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Coke Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Montana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Coke Montana! Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Coke Montana! Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Coke Montana wins by unanimous decision! Coke Montana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NSC 14: Power vs McGuire
Date: Apr 16, 2019 |
#R1# Montana wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance. Frost is looking to counter punch. Montana dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Frost lands a head shot. Montana moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off. Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Frost throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montana. Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Montana takes one on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target. Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Frost misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming. The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost lands a front kick. Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montana. Montana circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Montana tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance. Frost lands a slapping body shot.
#T1# Frost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely. Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Montana moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off. Frost fires out a quick counter leg kick but Montana just manages to avoid it. Frost stuffs the takedown. Montana moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off. It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Montana darts in trying to clinch and Frost counters with a straight right hand. Frost looks to land a body kick but Montana moved away. Montana takes one to the side of the head.
Montana is looking to clinch. Frost cracks Montana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Frost catches Montana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Montana fails in his attempt to clinch. Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Montana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2# Montana forces Frost back against the ropes and clinches.#T2# A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land. Frost throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the fighters up against the ropes, Montana throws an elbow but misses. Montana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Montana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tobin Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana. A short right from Montana. Frost trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Montana breaks from the clinch.
Frost misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2# Montana moves into the clinch successfully.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Frost. Montana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobin Frost dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Frost dodges the punch combination from Montana.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Frost circles away from the clinch attempt and Frost counters with a body kick that stops Montana in his tracks momentarily. Montana moves away from the strike by Frost. Frost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Frost lands a head shot. Frost throws a hook but Montana blocks it. Montana fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Montana closes the distance and pushes Frost back into the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frost up against the ropes. Montana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks. Montana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coke Montana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Montana is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Montana lands with a left to the head. Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around? Montana working aggressively here.
Montana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Frost lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands a right hand. Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as Montana tries to tie him up. Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Frost throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Frost. Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Montana is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Tobin Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana. A shot in the inside from Montana. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montana. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. Montana misses with a knee strike.
Montana effectively controlling the action here. Montana lands a nice uppercut. Montana has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment. Frost lands a shoulder strike. Montana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frost is keeping busy. Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Coke Montana will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Montana tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Tobin Frost is winning the standup battle so far. Montana tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Frost with a hook.#CL2# Montana clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the ropes. Montana working aggressively here.
Montana taking a breather. Montana pushes Frost back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montana.
Montana wants to stall.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Coke Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Montana misses with a short punch on the inside. Frost misses with a body punch.
#T1# Montana is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Frost blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Frost throws an elbow but misses. Montana misses with a short punch on the inside. Montana leaning against his opponent.
Montana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montana can't get the takedown.
Tobin Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana. Montana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frost is defending well. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost. Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montana avoids it. Frost misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Montana breaks from the clinch.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tobin Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Montana has managed to clinch.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch. Montana wants to take the fight to the mat but Frost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost. Frost tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
#T2# Frost lands a right hand. Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it. Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it.
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! Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Montana wants a takedown but no success here.
Montana blocks a body shot from Frost. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. Montana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Frost looking to throw knees to the head but Montana is blocking nicely.
Montana gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost. Montana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Montana dodges an elbow strike from Frost.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Coke Montana. I think Montana 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Tobin Frost! Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Tobin Frost! Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tobin Frost!
Tobin Frost wins by unanimous decision! During a confident post fight interview, Tobin Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1# Montana throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL# Winfield gets tackled into the cage by Montana. Montana maintains the clinch. Montana trying to land knees to the body.
Montana gets underhooks to prevent Winfield's takedown attempt.
Montana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Winfield dodges an elbow strike from Montana.
Winfield is working for takedown but Montana is calmly controlling the position for now. Montana tries a knee to the head but Winfield blocks it.
Winfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow. Montana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Winfield is trying to drag Montana to the mat but Montana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Winfield. Montana gets underhooks to prevent Winfield's takedown attempt.
#TD# Montana wants the takedown. Winfield is fighting it off but Montana persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Winfield's guard against the cage.#SU# Montana stands up and waves to Winfield to follow him. #CL2# Winfield clinches up with Montana and pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Winfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Montana. Montana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Montana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winfield.
Winfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Montana tries to clinch there but Winfield circles away.
Winfield shoots in for a double leg but Montana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Montana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winfield tries to avoid it but Montana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winfield to the ground. Winfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A little jabbing left from Winfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Winfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montana is defended easily by Winfield. Winfield tries to clinch up.#CL2# Winfield clinches up with Montana and pushes him back against the cage. Montana lands a damaging elbow. Montana throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Montana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winfield's defenses. Winfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Winfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Montana clinches up against the cage. Winfield blocks an elbow strike from Montana.
Montana blocks a body shot from Winfield. Winfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Winfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Montana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Montana lands an elbow inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Winfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Montana moves into the clinch. Montana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montana pushes off an throws an elbow but Winfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC# Montana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Winfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montana as he avoids it easily. #T3# Winfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Winfield lands the left hand.#CL# Montana clinches up against the cage. Montana missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Winfield.
Winfield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Montana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Winfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Montana has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Montana gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Montana stopping the sweep attempt from Winfield.#T4# Winfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Winfield is trying to keep Montana in close.
Winfield wants to control but Montana passes easily into half guard.
#SU# Montana stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Winfield to get to his feet. Winfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL# Montana pushes Winfield up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Winfield lands a takedown into guard.
Winfield throws a big elbow that misses. Montana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winfield. Winfield looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Winfield is looking to sweep but instead, Montana has passed into half guard.
Montana has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Winfield works to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Winfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montana is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Winfield is trying to hold Montana in close to prevent damage but Montana has managed to pass into half guard.
Winfield is looking to get back to full guard here but Montana has managed to pass to side control instead. Coke Montana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU# Montana decides to stand up, so the ref orders Winfield to his feet. #CL# Montana takes the fight into the clinch. Montana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2# Winfield is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Montana can't fight it off and eventually Winfield manages to take the fight to the floor. Montana looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Winfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Winfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Winfield postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it. Winfield postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it. Winfield throws an elbow that misses. Montana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winfield's guard. Nice move by Montana!#REVR# Winfield has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Montana has passed into side control.
Montana working away. Winfield is looking to reverse the position.#SU# Montana has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4##CL# Montana clinches with his opponent.
Montana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winfield.
Montana stalling against the cage.
Winfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Montana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Winfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Montana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Montana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL# Montana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winfield blocks an elbow strike from Montana.
Winfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montana prevents it.
Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Winfield. Winfield looking for a takedown. Montana stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Montana misses with an elbow over the top. Montana lands a nice knee to the body. Montana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winfield can do to turn this around? Montana is stalling here.
Winfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Montana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Winfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Montana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Winfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL# Montana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Winfield tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Winfield is working for takedown but Montana is calmly controlling the position for now. Montana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Montana lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Winfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Montana tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Winfield counter with a right hand. Montana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Winfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montana, pushing him back against the cage. Winfield has had enough of the clinch but Montana keeps him there for the moment. Winfield tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Winfield takes an elbow to the temple. #T1# Montana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2# Winfield wants the takedown. Montana is fighting it off but Winfield persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Montana's guard against the cage. Winfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Winfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Montana's guard. Montana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winfield scores with a couple of nice shots. Winfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Winfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Montana is controlling Winfield's trapped leg to prevent Winfield from advancing to side control. Montana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Winfield with the ground and pound but Montana uses the opportunity to regain guard. Winfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Winfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Winfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2# Winfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Winfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Winfield connects with a couple of short punches. Winfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Winfield throwing strikes from guard but Montana blocks nicely. Winfield trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom. Winfield throws a big right hand that misses. Winfield throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Montana is looking to clinch but Winfield is avoiding it.
Winfield cracks Montana with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3# Montana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winfield. Winfield circles away from the clinch attempt and Winfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Montana tries to clinch up letting Winfield counter with a right hand. Montana moves in looking to clinch but Winfield pushes him off.#CL2# Winfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Montana lands an elbow inside. Montana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Montana misses with an elbow strike.
#BC# Montana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Montana fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4##CL# Montana moves into the clinch. Winfield dodges an elbow strike from Montana.
Nice body punch from Winfield - that landed with a thud.
Coke Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Winfield wants a takedown.
Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Winfield. Montana is defending well against a takedown attempt. Montana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Montana lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Montana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jules Winfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. Winfield is looking to take this one to the mat. Montana prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Winfield is fighting off a takedown attempt but Montana is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Winfield to the mat. Winfield regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Montana wants to stand and escape but instead Winfield has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Winfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight! Jules Winfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Montana 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coke Montana! An out of breath Coke Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Jules Winfield had this to say: 'Cash me ousside, how bow dah'.
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Event:
NSC 8: Cadman vs Osinen
Date: Mar 19, 2019 |
#R1# 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 Grishin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grishin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Grishin tries to clinch up.#TD# Grishin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Montana trying to control but Grishin postures up.
Montana controlling the position for now. Grishin is trying to control the action in half guard but Montana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Grishin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montana defends it well. Grishin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montana keeps working. #T1# Grishin not doing much here.
Montana is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Grishin trying to control the action but Montana is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montana is defended easily by Grishin. Montana throws a head kick that misses. Montana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grishin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Montana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Montana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grishin circles away quickly and effectively. Some wild striking there from Montana.
Grishin appears to be looking for a big counter. Grishin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Grishin is looking to clinch. Montana misses with a series of wild punches.
Montana tries to work over Grishin's front leg with a kick but Grishin checks it. Grishin throws a big counter combination but Montana scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Montana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grishin swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana. Grishin appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Grishin blocks a head kick by Montana.
Montana misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Montana throws a series of punches but Grishin avoids them all with ease. Grishin slips a jab and a cross from Montana.
A combination from Montana does no damage. Montana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grishin fails with a takedown attempt. #TD# Grishin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Grishin tries to move to mount but Montana blocks the move with his legs. Grishin working away. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Grishin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Grishin trying to control the action but Montana is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB# Grishin tries for a kimura but Montana is defending well. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Grishin tries for a kimura but Montana is defending well. Montana is not content to let Grishin control the position. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Grishin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Grishin trying to control the action but Montana is working from the bottom. #SUB# Grishin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Grishin lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Viktor Grishin will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Grishin darts in looking for a takedown but Montana gets double underhooks and turns Grishin into the ropes. Montana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Montana stuffs the takedown attempt from Grishin. Grishin gets slowly back to his feet. Montana throws a fast counter high kick but Grishin manages to duck under it in time.#KD2# Montana lands a big head kick that sends Grishin tumbling to the mat! Montana takes a step backwards and waves Grishin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Grishin is rocked! Montana closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Grishin out cold! Grishin corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Coke Montana! Coke Montana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
NSC 4 : Bear vs. Udovich
Date: Feb 26, 2019 |
#R1# Montana dives in for a single leg takedown but Winger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Winger throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot. Montana moves away from the strike by Winger. Winger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Winger looks to move away, Montana throws a big counter combo but Winger just gets out of the way. Winger scores with a sloppy right hand. Montana should have avoided that one. Winger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Winger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Winger throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.#CL# Winger tries to keep at a distance but Montana has taken the fight into the clinch. Winger misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Winger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana tries to bum rush Winger with a series of wild strikes but Winger uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Montana defending well as Winger loads up on a big left hand. Montana fails with the takedown. Winger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Montana throws a right and a left that Winger avoids nicely. Montana scores with a one two! Winger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1# Winger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Montana attempts a counter takedown but Winger avoids it well and moves away. Montana takes a body punch but keeps moving. Montana is breathing heavily. Winger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Winger misses. Winger looks to land a combination but Montana avoids it well. Montana misses with a series of wild punches.
Winger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it. It looked like Montana was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Winger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Winger. Montana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Montana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winger defends well and Montana ends up having to push Winger into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coke Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him. Montana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Winger misses the target. Winger swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana. Winger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Montana takes the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger. Montana blocks a body shot from Winger. #BC# Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winger circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Montana misses the target. Montana moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWinger. Montana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winger avoids it really well and circles away. Winger throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Montana slips under a jab from Winger. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Montana staying out of range there. Winger misses with a straight right. Winger tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot. Montana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winger. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Winger dominated that round. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A jab from Winger misses. Winger has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Montana slips a straight right by Winger. Montana looks to clinch and Winger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Winger misses the jab. Montana throws a right and a left that both miss. Winger dodges the punch combination from Montana.
Artem Winger seems to be getting the better of the standup. Montana throws a series of punches but Winger moves out of range. Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Winger moves out of range easily. Montana walks into a jab. Winger looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range. Winger digs a good body shot into Montana's ribs. Winger's corner calls for a 1-2. Winger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Montana tries to land a leg kick but Winger saw it coming and moves away.
Winger throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Winger cracks Montana with a hook to the temple - Montana is on wobbly legs here! Winger swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Montana falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Winger wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Artem Winger! Artem Winger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Montana closes the distance and clinches. Montana looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Montana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fighter 1 lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Fighter 1 throws an elbow but misses. Fighter 1 lands an elbow just above Montana 's eye. #CUT# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Fighter 1 swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Fighter 1 manages to break the clinch.
Fighter 1 misses with a hook. Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Montana slips under a jab from Fighter 1. Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1. Fighter 1 with a nice cross. Fighter 1 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Montana feints and as Fighter 1 raises his hands in defense, Montana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES# Fighter 1 has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Montana is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch.
Montana avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 connects with a high kick. Montana throws a combination. Fighter 1 tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1# Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Montana shoots in for a takedown but Fighter 1 shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Fighter 1 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD# Fighter 1 throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Montana stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Fighter 1 follows into mount! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU# Fighter 1 stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A telegraphed right hand from Fighter 1 misses the target. Fighter 1 slips a jab and a cross from Montana.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1. Montana fails to land with a series of punches.
Fighter 1 throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Montana.#ROC# Montana is rocked! Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter 1 finish him? A jab from Fighter 1 does it's job there. Fighter 1 connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Montana walks straight into a right hand from Fighter 1 - that's dropped him! Fighter 1 jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Montana from any more punishment! Montana complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sparring Fighter 1!
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Rodriqez
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1# Montana ducks under a wild hook from Ninefingers. Ninefingers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ninefingers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana misses with a hook
and Ninefingers counters with a nice body shot. Ninefingers misses with a left hand and Ninefingers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Montana misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ninefingers throws a head punch that misses. Montana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ninefingers working aggressively here.
Ninefingers misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ninefingers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Montana can't get the takedown.
Ninefingers stops a takedown attempt from Montana.
Montana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ninefingers.
#T1##BC2# Montana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Montana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Montana shoots in for a takedown but Ninefingers shows good takedown defense. Logan Ninefingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana. Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Ninefingers moves out of range easily. Montana fails in his attempt to clinch. A combination from Montana does no damage. Ninefingers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Montana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ninefingers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montana. Ninefingers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ninefingers thows a left - swing and a miss! Montana misses with a lunging right hand
and Ninefingers counters with a stiff right hand. Ninefingers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ninefingers throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range. Ninefingers takes a kick to the side of the head. 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! A jab from Ninefingers misses. Ninefingers throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily. Montana tries to counter with a clinch but Ninefingers shakes him off and moves away. Montana goes for a double leg but Ninefingers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ninefingers continues to drive forward. Montana misses with an uppercut
and Ninefingers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Montana fails in his attempt to clinch. A big right from Montana misses. A punch combination from Montana misses. Logan Ninefingers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ninefingers throws a body shot but no joy. Ninefingers ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Montana misses with a right hand and Ninefingers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ninefingers misses the shot to the body. Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Montana clinches up with Ninefingers and pushes him back against the cage. Ninefingers swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. Montana blocking some punches.
Ninefingers prevents Montana from breaking the clinch. Montana wants a takedown.
Montana is looking to break free of the clinch but Ninefingers has double underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. #T3# Ninefingers tries to land a knee to the head but Montana blocks with his arms.
Ninefingers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Montana goes for a takedown attempt but Ninefingers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montana misses with the combination.
Ninefingers tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot. No joy there for Montana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montana drops his hands momentarily and Ninefingers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ninefingers takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses. Montana takes one to the side of the head.
Ninefingers lands a nice shot to the body.
Montana slips a jab and a cross from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers scores with a jab to the jaw. Ninefingers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Montana throws a nice looking combination but Ninefingers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. An attempted straight right counter from Ninefingers misses the target. Montana slips a jab from Ninefingers.#T4# Ninefingers lands with an uppercut that bounces Montana off the cage and back into range. Montana tries for a takedown but Ninefingers circles away easily and Ninefingers counters with a lovely shot to the body. A jab lands there for Ninefingers. Ninefingers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Ninefingers connects with an inside leg kick. Ninefingers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ninefingers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana staying out of range there. Montana unleashes a big counter combination but Ninefingers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Montana tries to clinch but fails miserably and Ninefingers counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ninefingers blocks a head kick by Montana.
Montana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ninefingers finds it's way round the side to connect with Montana's head. Montana tries to land a leg kick but Ninefingers saw it coming and moves away.
Ninefingers throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily. Good exchange - Ninefingers coming out on top. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ninefingers with a jab. Montana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ninefingers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Montana moves out of range as Ninefingers strikes. Ninefingers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Montana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ninefingers as he avoids it easily. A combination from Ninefingers does no damage. Montana tries to clinch up but Ninefingers circles away and keeps his distance. A quick step to the side and Ninefingers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ninefingers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ninefingers throws out a powerful jab. Montana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ninefingers slaps away a takedown attempt from Montana, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana throws a series of punches but Ninefingers avoids them all with ease. A little feinted left hand from Ninefingers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Montana moves into the clinch successfully.
Ninefingers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around? Montana wants to get back to striking at distance but Ninefingers won't allow it.
Montana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1# Montana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Montana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ninefingers. Ninefingers misses with a short punch on the inside. Montana is trying to break the clinch but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Montana manages to break the clinch.
Ninefingers lands an overhand right. Coke Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ninefingers misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely. #CL2# Montana gets a clinch. Ninefingers misses with the head strike.
Montana tries to pull guard but Ninefingers holds him up against the cage and eventually Montana drops back down to his feet.
Logan Ninefingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana. Ninefingers prevents Montana from breaking the clinch. Ninefingers tries a knee to the head but Montana blocks it.
#T2# Montana is trying to pull guard but Ninefingers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2# Montana has Ninefingers pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Montana pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ninefingers tumbling to the mat - Montana dives into Ninefingers's guard. Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ninefingers 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. Montana wanted to stand there but Ninefingers had control of the position. Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninefingers is retaining full guard. Ninefingers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3# Montana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ninefingers's guard. Montana looking to sit in guard and control but Ninefingers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Ninefingers throws a strike but Montana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Ninefingers is retaining full guard. Montana looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ninefingers trying to control the position.
#T4# Montana wants to stand but Ninefingers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2# Ninefingers is working an open guard so Montana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Montana slips under a jab from Ninefingers. Montana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Montana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ninefingers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Montana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ninefingers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Good shot there by Ninefingers. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Montana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Montana walks into a left hand. Ninefingers misses with a straight left. Ninefingers throws a body shot but no joy. Ninefingers throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot. Montana misses with a wild combination.
Ninefingers looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range. A combination from Montana does no damage. #CL2# Montana moves into the clinch. Montana tries to circle away but Ninefingers has him pinned against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana wants to get back to striking at distance but Ninefingers won't allow it.
Montana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ninefingers walks away with a smile on his face. Montana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ninefingers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montana. Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Ninefingers moves out of range easily. #T1# Ninefingers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ninefingers lands a nice looking body shot.
Montana moves out of range as Ninefingers strikes. Ninefingers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Montana throws a right and a left that both miss. Ninefingers throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily. Ninefingers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ninefingers lands a jab to the nose. Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana swinging wildly here.
Ninefingers tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ninefingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Montana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ninefingers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2# A slow jab from Ninefingers misses its intended target. Montana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ninefingers. Montana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montana misses with a double jab.
Logan Ninefingers is winning the standup battle so far. Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ninefingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Ninefingers. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet. Montana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ninefingers to score with a decent uppercut. Ninefingers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montana on the side of the head. Ninefingers throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montana. Ninefingers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montana. Montana circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ninefingers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montana under the eye. Montana darts in looking for a takedown but Ninefingers gets double underhooks and turns Montana into the cage. Coke Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ninefingers blocks a head kick by Montana.
Montana shoots in looking for a takedown. Ninefingers tries to sprawl out of it but Montana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ninefingers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ninefingers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Logan Ninefingers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana.#T3# Ninefingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ninefingers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and Montana counters by clinching up. Montana tries to pull guard but Ninefingers won't allow it.
Ninefingers misses with some punches.
Logan Ninefingers has scored more points in the clinch so far. Montana trying to control the position but instead, Ninefingers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montana into the cage. Ninefingers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montana is trying to maintain a safe position but Ninefingers gets an underhook and turns Montana into the cage. Montana fails to pull guard.
#T4# Montana wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Ninefingers fails to land. Montana is trying to force a seperation but Ninefingers has the dominant position. Ninefingers swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. Ninefingers keeps control of Montana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. Ninefingers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Montana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2# Montana jumps into guard, dragging Ninefingers to the mat.
Ninefingers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Montana's head. Montana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Logan Ninefingers showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ninefingers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Ninefingers! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Logan Ninefingers made sure he mentioned Organic Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EFC Fernando vs DeSilva
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Montana throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Bang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Montana! Montana struggling a bit here. Montana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2# Bang is working for a kimura but Montana is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Bang is looking for a kimura but Montana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage. Bang is looking to advance position but Montana won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
Montana trying to hold on to Bang's head to control him but Bang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Montana wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Montana defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montana is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold. Montana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Montana gets full guard.#SUB2# Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montana dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2# Montana is sitting in close to Bang's body. Bang has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Montana is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Montana is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miro Bang! After the big win, Miro Bang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EFC Matusov vs Stanky
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# Montana misses with a two punch combination.
Fernando tried to counter with a leg kick but Montana avoided it.#CL2# Montana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Montana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernando circles away quickly and effectively. Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away.
#CL# Fernando forces Montana back against the cage and clinches. Fernando wants to break free but Montana has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana lands with a right to the head. #TD2# Montana pulls guard. Montana wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Montana working a defensive guard here.
Fernando trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montana's guard. Montana has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at whitey's gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Montana controlling Fernando's posture. #SUB2# Montana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernando defends it easily. Montana is adopting a defensive guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Montana wants to sweep here but Fernando controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fernando misses with a body kick. Fernando wants to clinch. Montana shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernando manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Fernando is looking for a counter combo.#T3# Montana fails with the takedown. Montana shoots in for a takedown but Fernando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana.#CL2# Montana clinches. Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando. Fernando lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Montana manages to break the clinch.
Montana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4##CL# Fernando moves into the clinch. Montana blocking some punches.
Fernando has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fernando prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. As Fernando backs off Montana throws a huge counter combo but Fernando manages to avoid it all. Fernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Fernando fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montana, pushing him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adolfo Fernando will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Montana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fernando tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Montana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Fernando tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance. Montana with the counter takedown but Fernando avoids it easily.#CL# Fernando has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Montana breaks from the clinch.
Fernando wants to clinch up but Montana keeps it at a distance. Montana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Fernando tries to clinch up and Montana counters with a three punch combo that has Fernando backing up. Fernando nods at Montana to acknowledge the strikes.#T1# Fernando tries to clinch there but Montana circles away.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Fernando closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land. Montana stalling the fight.
Fernando lands a right hand. Montana blocking some punches.
Adolfo Fernando has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Montana dives in for a single leg takedown but Fernando sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2# Montana blocks a head kick by Fernando.
No luck for Montana with that takedown attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - Fernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Montana with the counter takedown but Fernando avoids it easily. Fernando tries to clinch but Montana moves away and Montana counters with a nice uppercut. Fernando tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance. Montana shoots in for a double leg but Fernando sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana.#T3# Horrible takedown attempt by Montana or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernando, which made it look bad. Fernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Montana misses with the combination.
Fernando seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Fernando scores with a sloppy right hand. Montana should have avoided that one. #T4# Montana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernando tries to avoid it but Montana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernando to the ground. Fernando escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away.
Montana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Montana is looking to control Fernando's arms but Fernando gets an underhook and turns him. Now Montana has his back to the cage. A nice left hand lands by Fernando.
Fernando lands an uppercut.#BC# Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Montana misses with a double jab
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montana swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fernando is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Montana with a poor takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Adolfo Fernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Fernando closes the distance and pushes Montana back into the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. Montana tries to pull guard but Fernando won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Montana breaks the clinch.
#T1# Montana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernando sprawls well. Fernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montana gets slowly back to his feet. Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana. Fernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Coke Montana seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fernando wants to clinch and Fernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fernando closes the distance but Montana moves to the side and Montana counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Fernando wants to clinch. Fernando sets himself, and Montana steps forward looking for the clinch! Fernando avoids it this time. We've been told by Fernando's head coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Montana wants to clinch up but Fernando keeps it at a distance. Fernando fails in his attempt to clinch. Montana unleashes a big counter combination but Fernando bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Montana connects with a body shot. Fernando dodges the punch combination from Montana.
#T3# Fernando tries to clinch but Montana moves away and Montana counters with a good low kick that Fernando was not able to check. Fernando is looking to clinch. Montana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Montana shoots in for a double leg but Fernando sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fernando is looking for a counter combo. Montana tries to bum rush Fernando with a series of wild strikes but Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fernando keeps the fight on the outside. Fernando looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Adolfo Fernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Montana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernando sprawls well. Fernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montana gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL# Fernando gets in close and instigates a clinch. Fernando lands on the inside with an uppercut. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fernando as Montana tries to tie him up. Montana working aggressively here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Montana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fernando gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Coke Montana just about did enough to take it. That's time! Back to the action! #R4##CL# Fernando has taken the fight to the clinch.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Fernando lands with a light punch inside. Fernando tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling the position. Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Fernando fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Fernando misses with the head strike.
Montana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernando gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. Montana looks to throw an elbow but misses. Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Fernando being controlled against the cage. Montana prevents a body shot from Fernando. Montana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. Montana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2# Fernando lands a nice uppercut. Montana wants to stall.
#TD2# Montana successfully pulls guard.
Montana trying to control the position here. Montana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Montana trying to keep a closed guard but Fernando is proving a slippery customer.
Montana pulls Fernando in close to his closed guard and prevents Fernando from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3# Montana is trying to control the position but Fernando postures up. Montana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Montana keeps the fight on the outside. A low kick from Fernando is predictable there letting Montana counter with a right hand. Fernando lands a really nice looking cross but Montana seems unphased.
#T4# Fernando connects with the punch. Fernando is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
#CL# Fernando closes the distance and clinches. Montana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernando walks away with a smile on his face. Montana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Montana circles away from the clinch attempt and Montana counters with a one-two to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Montana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernando as he avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando had his way with Coke Montana in that round. That's time! Fernando's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# No luck with that takedown attempt from Montana. Fernando tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Montana unleashes a big counter combination but Fernando bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Fernando scores with a one two! Montana had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Montana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernando sprawls well. Fernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montana gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Fernando gets a clinch. #T1# Fernando scores with a shoulder strike. Montana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fernando prevents the takedown attempt.
Adolfo Fernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coke Montana. Montana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Fernando misses with some punches.
Montana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fernando up against the cage. Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Montana has him pressed against the cage. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Fernando working aggressively here.
Fernando doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana is stalling here.
Montana jumps guard but Fernando stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fernando fails to land. Fernando throws a head punch that misses. Fernando is pressed up against the cage. Montana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fernando down to the mat. Fernando avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Montana throws a leg kick which misses Fernando's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernando tries to avoid it. Fernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##CL# Fernando clinches up against the cage. Coke Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A quick uppercut on the inside from Fernando. Montana slowing the pace effectively. Fernando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow. A shot in the inside from Fernando. Montana takes a shot to the head. Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around? Fernando misses with a short punch on the inside. Montana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fernando pulls him back up using the underhooks. Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. Montana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4##BC# Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Montana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fernando tries to clinch up. Montana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Montana looks for a takedown but Fernando sprawls well. Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montana swats him away and circles back towards the center. Montana swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernando. Montana tries to counter by closing the distance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Montana pushes Fernando away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Adolfo Fernando showed his dominance in that final round. I think Fernando 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:46 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando! Adolfo Fernando was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
UGD 79:Ajax Vs Gallagher
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1# Cotto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana. Montana throws a leg kick that misses. Cotto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cotto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montana has time to react. A left lands for Cotto. Cotto looks to throw the jab but Montana is out of range. Cotto thows a left - swing and a miss! Cotto misses with a lunging right hand
and Montana counters with a straight right hand. Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Montana misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Cotto misses the target. Montana moves out of range of the strikes. Cotto scores with a hook to the body. Montana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice shot by Montana. Montana throws a body kick that misses. Montana punishes Cotto's body with a nice straight punch. Cotto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1# Cotto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montana. That did some damage! Montana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cotto doesn't seem phased though. Cotto misses with a jab to the body
letting Montana counter with a right hand. Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto. Montana lands a head shot. Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2# Montana closes the distance and clinches. Montana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cottos head. Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotto blocking some punches.
Montana blocks a body shot from Cotto. Montana blocks an uppercut.
Cotto working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cotto lands a left hand.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto. #T2# Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Montana wants to get back to striking at distance but Cotto won't allow it.
I was talking to Cotto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cotto tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto lands a body punch in the clinch. Cotto gets through Montana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land. Montana prevents a body shot from Cotto. Montana lands a shoulder strike. Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cotto backwards. Cotto misses with a punch to the body.
Montana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3# Montana misses with some punches.
Montana lands an uppercut. Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cotto backwards. Montana misses with some punches.
Montana blocking some punches.
Cotto lands a body shot. Montana prevents a body shot from Cotto. Cotto misses with the head strike.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Montana throws a head punch that misses. Montana pushes Cotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto presses Montana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Cotto misses with the head strike.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
A right hand to the body from Montana.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cotto backwards. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto. Montana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cotto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Cotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cotto misses with a body punch.
Montana misses with a body punch.
Cotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana. Cotto misses with a body punch.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Cotto controls the action.
Montana misses with some punches.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Montana tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coke Montana will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Cotto misses with a hook
and Montana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Montana misses with a straight left. Cotto dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Cotto does it's job there. A jab lands there for Cotto. Cotto lands a really nice looking cross but Montana seems unphased.
Montana wants to clinch up but Cotto keeps it at a distance. 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. Cotto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Cotto lands a slapping body shot.
Montana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Montana in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Montana misses with a hook to the body
and Cotto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Montana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Montana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cotto. Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Montana.#T1# Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto. A nice leg kick lands there from Montana. Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cotto looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely. It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The fight stays on the outside here - Cotto looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Montana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Cotto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jab from Montana. A big right from Montana misses. Cotto swinging wildly here.
Cotto defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand. Montana avoids the head kick by Cotto.
#T2# Cotto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montana counters with an outside leg kick.
Cotto checks the leg kick. As Montana looks to move away, Cotto throws a big counter combo but Montana just gets out of the way. Montana lands a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Montana avoids the body shot from Cotto.
Montana throws out a counter right but Cotto avoids it with no problem. Cotto jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab. Cotto swings and misses with a shot to the body and Montana counters with a slapping leg kick. Montana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Cotto misses. Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana. Montana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target. Cotto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montana throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cotto counter with a right hand. Cotto avoids the head kick by Montana.
Cotto throwing a counter right hand but Montana manages to avoid it.#T3# Cotto fails in his attempt to clinch. Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cotto misses with a body shot
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A swing and a miss from Cotto. Montana throws the kick towards the body but Cotto avoids it. Cotto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Montana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Montana off the cage and back into range. Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Montana. Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Cotto moves out of range easily. Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Montana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Cotto moves away from the strike by Montana. Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Montana slips the punch.#T4# Cotto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Montana's head backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Montana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cotto has time to react. Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana misses with a low kick as Cotto jumps back. Montana throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely. Cotto connects with an inside leg kick. Montana misses with a head kick.
Cotto lands with a hook. Montana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto backing away here, and Montana unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Cotto misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming. Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL# Cotto clinches up against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cotto scores with a nice hook to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Montana tries to land a front kick but Cotto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Cotto throws a hook but Montana blocks it. Montana appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Montana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Cotto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Montana avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Montana misses with a straight right. Montana misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming. Cotto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Montana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cotto. That did some damage! Montana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cotto misses with a kick to the body.
Montana takes a body punch but keeps moving. Cotto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far. Cotto defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Montana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Cotto misses with a straight left. Cotto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cotto checks a low kick from Montana. Cotto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cotto misses with a left hand letting Montana counter with a right hand. Montana takes one to the side of the head.
Montana misses with a wild body shot. Cotto throws a right and a left that both miss. It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A thudding body kick lands there by Cotto!
Cotto scores with a head kick. Montana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Montana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cotto swings widly with a right hand
and Montana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Montana throws a looping overhand right but Cotto ducks down to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Montana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Cotto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2# Cotto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Montana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Montana thows a leg kick but Cotto checks it and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Montana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Montana throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it. Montana misses with a straight right. Cotto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Cotto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cotto throws a big shot that misses. Montana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Montana moves away from the strike by Cotto. Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cotto misses with a straight left. Montana swings away with a leg kick that misses. Cotto digs a good hook to Montana's body.
Cotto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montana.#T3##CL# Cotto moves into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land. Cotto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cotto pushes Montana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Montana misses with the head strike.
Cotto misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana. Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Cotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside. Cotto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotto. #BC# Cotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cotto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. 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! Montana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet. Montana misses with a looping right. Cotto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Montana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Montana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jab from Cotto. Cotto misses with a looping left. Nice body punch from Cotto. Cotto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montana under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight! Miguel Cotto showed his dominance in that final round. I think Cotto 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Miguel Cotto! A very excited looking Miguel Cotto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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UGD 75:Dykstra Vs Beaumont
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1# Arrol moves away from the strike by Montana. Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arrol looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range. Arrol misses the body punch and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arrol takes one to the chin there. Montana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arrol eats them both and turns towards Montana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Arrol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Montana follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Arrol swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Arrol connects with a crisp jab. Arrol seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Montana jabs at Arrol's body. A telegraphed right hand from Montana misses the target. Arrol misses with a hook. Arrol throws a quick inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Montana misses with a body shot.
Arrol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arrol throws a hook but Montana avoids it easily. Arrol throws a shot to the body.
#T1# Montana misses with a straight right. Arrol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arrol moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Arrol is just out of range. Montana blocks a jab. Arrol throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nice uppercut there from Arrol. Montana throws a shot from downtown. Arrol moves away and avoids it. Montana throws a half hearted mid kick. Arrol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Montana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arrol doesn't seem bothered though. Arrol dives in for a single leg takedown but Montana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Montana punishes Arrol's body with a nice straight punch. William Arrol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Montana looks to land a left hand but Arrol moved out of range nicely. Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Arrol's shoulder, as Arrol tries to avoid the shot. Montana is looking to score with low kicks.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arrol throws a shot from downtown. Montana moves away and avoids it. Montana thows a left - swing and a miss! Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Arrol takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses. Montana throws a jab when Arrol was well out of range. Arrol appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Arrol takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arrol staying out of range there. Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Arrol moves out of range of the strikes. A counter left hand to the body from Arrol misses its target. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arrol.
Arrol avoids the body shot from Montana.
Coke Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A looping hook to the body misses from Arrol. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet. Montana steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Montana dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arrol manages to avoid it. Arrol looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.#T3# Montana throws a quick inside leg kick. A low kick from Arrol is predictable there and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Montana staying out of range there. Arrol looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range. Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana scores with a leg kick.
Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arrol. Arrol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Montana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arrol scores with a jab. Montana acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Montana misses with a looping right. Arrol misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab. Arrol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montana's sensitive parts. Arrol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montana. Arrol cracks the inside of Montana's front leg. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Montana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Arrol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Arrol moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMontana. Arrol moves out of range as Montana throws a body kick.
Arrol throws a lazy uppercut
and Montana counters with a three punch combo that has Arrol backing up. Arrol nods at Montana to acknowledge the strikes. Arrol swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Montana scores with a nice strike. Arrol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arrol jabs Montana to the body, keeping him at a distance. Montana with a body punch. A glancing blow. A solid leg kick lands there for Arrol.
Arrol doesn't succeed with the takedown and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Arrol. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Montana connects with a body shot. Arrol slips a straight right by Montana. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Arrol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montana. Arrol works Montana's body with a nice hook. Montana has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Montana misses with a hook
and Arrol counters with a stiff right hand. Arrol is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Montana throws a looping overhand right but Arrol ducks down to avoid it. Montana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arrol throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it. Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arrol. It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana slips under a jab from Arrol. Coke Montana seems to be getting the better of the standup. Montana thuds his right hand into Arrol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Arrol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montana tries to avoid it but Arrol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montana to the ground. Montana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Montana looks like he wants to counter punch here. Arrol swings away with a body shot that misses
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arrol fails with the takedown.#T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Montana.
Arrol swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana. Montana throws a nice inside leg kick. Montana misses with a low kick. Arrol missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A countering left hand to the body from Montana misses. Arrol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Arrol. Arrol thows a leg kick but Montana checks it and Montana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Montana takes a swing at Arrol's ribcage but misses. Montana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Montana throws a nice inside leg kick. Montana looks to land a left hand but Arrol moved out of range nicely.#T2# Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana cracks Arrol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Arrol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab. Good leg kick by Arrol there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arrol tries to clinch up. Montana appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Montana tried to score with a low kick but Arrol checks it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Montana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arrol. Arrol obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Arrol misses the target. Montana throws a low kick, looking for Arrol's leg but Arrol calmly moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Arrol misses its target. Arrol tries to score with a low kick but Montana moves his leg out of the way. Montana misses with a jab to the body
and Arrol counters with a leg kick. Arrol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Montana. Arrol misses with a wild body shot. Montana feints a counter leg kick. Arrol looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.#T3# Arrol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montana at a distance.
Arrol misses with a looping left. Montana looks to land a left hand but Arrol moved out of range nicely. Arrol lands with an uppercut that bounces Montana off the cage and back into range. Arrol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Arrol does it's job there. Arrol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montana finds it's way round the side to connect with Arrol's head. #CL2# Montana clinches up with Arrol and pushes him back against the cage. Montana scores with an uppercut up the middle. Arrol throws a head punch that misses. Arrol scores with a hook to the body. Arrol tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Arrol back against the cage. Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands with a right to the head. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arrol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow. Arrol working some nice short punches in the clinch. Montana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arrols head. Arrol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Arrol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arrol lands a body punch. Arrol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Montana. #BC2# Montana breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arrol. Montana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Montana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Arrol throws out a loose jab but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Coke Montana will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Montana lands a nice shot to the body.
Montana lands a head shot. A swing and a miss from Arrol. Montana checks a leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montana checks a leg kick. Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arrol throws a nice looking combination but Montana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Montana counters with a body kick. Montana thumps Arrol with a low kick. Arrol throws a leg kick that is checked letting Montana counter with a right hand. Arrol takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arrol. Arrol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Montana throws a combination. Arrol tries to block but a couple of punches get through. This has been an exciting period of action! Arrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away. Arrol with a hook.#T1# Montana throws a body punch but Arrol moves out of range. Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nice jab there from Montana. Montana walks into a jab. Montana misses with a right hand and Arrol counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arrol is looking to score with low kicks. Montana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Arrol. Arrol lands a nice looking body shot.
Montana tries to score with a low kick but Arrol moves his leg out of the way. Arrol throws an off balance right hand
and Montana counters with a low kick, right behind Arrol 's knee. Arrol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Arrol misses the target. Arrol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. 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 Arrol has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arrol and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Montana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. William Arrol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Arrol slips under a jab from Montana. Montana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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! Montana throws a shot from downtown. Arrol moves away and avoids it. Montana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Arrol misses the jab. Montana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Arrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana throws out a counter right but Arrol avoids it with no problem. Montana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A nice leg kick lands there from Montana. Arrol misses with a body shot.
Arrol lands a leg kick that knocks Montana off balance momentarily. Arrol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away. Arrol misses the jab. Montana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arrol. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Montana connects with a solid leg kick. Montana jabs Arrol right on the nose. Arrol blinks but takes it well. A chopping leg kick lands by Arrol. Montana cracks a nice hook into Arrol's ribs. Arrol feints and then cracks Montana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montana down. Arrol throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab. Arrol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana. Arrol is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Arrol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it. Arrol walks into a left hand. Montana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Montana misses with a straight left. Montana is looking to chop away at Arrol's legs. Arrol lands with an uppercut that bounces Montana off the cage and back into range.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arrol jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arrol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice defenses there by Arrol. Montana misses with a body kick. Arrol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arrol misses with a low kick as Montana jumps back. Montana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Arrol connects with an inside leg kick. Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Arrol's shoulder, as Arrol tries to avoid the shot. Montana avoids the body shot from Arrol.
Arrol feints and then cracks Montana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montana down. Montana throws a lazy right hand but Arrol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Montana connects with a body shot that sends Arrol's belly button to the back. Arrol slips a straight right by Montana. Arrol is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Coke Montana. Well Montana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coke Montana! A relieved looking Coke Montana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UGD 70:Sturm Vs McKane
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1# Montana throws a big shot that misses. Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Montana misses with a hook
#TD# so Jitsu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Montana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Jitsu throws a big right hand that misses. Montana trying to control the position here. Jitsu slips nicely into half guard. Jitsu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montana's head. Jitsu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Jitsu is looking for a kimura here.
Montana wants to control but Jitsu is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB# Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Montana still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Montana has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard. Jitsu is trying to escape the position but Montana is controlling the position. Montana avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jitsu. Jitsu tries to improve position but can't. Montana moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Jitsu tries to buck Montana off but Montana is having none of it.#T2# You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face as Montana controls the position. Jitsu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Montana wants to take a breather but Jitsu is having none of it. Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Montana moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jitsu. Jitsu is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Jitsu tries to bench press Montana off him but Montana keeps the position. Montana gets to mount! Jitsu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Jitsu is looking to improve his position but Montana isn't that keen on the idea. Montana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jitsu can't escape the position.
Montana looking to control but Jitsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4# Montana controlling the pace for now. Jitsu regains half guard. Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard. Montana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Montana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jiu Jitsu will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Montana throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Jitsu counters with a nice double leg into guard. Jiu Jitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Jitsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montana dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Montana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jitsu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana preventing the sweep. #SUB# Jitsu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Montana is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jitsu. Jitsu regains half guard.#T1# Jitsu tries to get to full guard but Montana has control of the leg. #SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Well, if Montana is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jitsu tries to roll over but Montana keeps him under control.#SUB# Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montana pulls his head out easily. #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. Montana content to control rather than advance. Jitsu works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Jitsu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Montana has passed into half guard!
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jitsu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Montana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Montana's back! Montana manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jitsu's guard. Nice work there by Montana.
#SUB# Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Jitsu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Montana uses it to pass to side control.
#T4# Montana taking a breather here. Montana gets to mount! Jitsu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Jitsu regains half guard. Montana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Montana trying to control but Jitsu is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Coke Montana will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Jitsu checks a low kick from Montana. Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Montana tries to sprawl out of it but Jitsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Montana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jitsu with a lazy takedown attempt and Montana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Montana misses with a left hand #TD# so Jitsu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Jitsu scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Jitsu lands a couple of digs. Montana pulls Jitsu in to control the position. Jitsu is pushing down on Montana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montana is fighting to maintain full guard but Jitsu has managed to sneak the leg through. Jitsu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Montana reverses the position - he's now on top in Jitsu's guard. #SUB# Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jitsu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Montana defends easily.
#T2##SUB# Jitsu has his foot on Montana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montana works his way back into a safe position though. Jitsu wants to sweep but no luck. Montana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Montana looking to pass the guard. Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully. #SUB# Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Montana defends easily.
#T3##SUB# Jitsu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Montana has passed into half guard!
Montana trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well. #SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions off his back. Jitsu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Montana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Montana's back!#T4# Jitsu avoiding Montana 's attempts to control his hands. Montana wants to escape the position.
#SUB# Jitsu looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB# Jitsu looking to break Montana's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Montana remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jitsu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB# Montana won't enjoy being in this position. Jitsu looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Montana is tapping - it's over boys! Jitsu picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jiu Jitsu! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jiu Jitsu waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Ascension 0715
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Montana gets caught napping as Aires dives in and scores a takedown. Montana manages to retain guard. Aires postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Aires with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Montana keeping full guard, as Aires tries to pass. Montana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Aires trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Aires throws a big elbow that misses. Aires postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aires tries to free his leg and advance position but Montana is retaining full guard. Aires wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving. #T1# Aires works over Montana with some ground and pound from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aires's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Aires throws a big right hand that misses. Montana has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle. Aires 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. Aires postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Aires working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Aires postures up and lands a big shot to Montana's brow. Aires 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# Aires wants to hit a switch here but Montana passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aires there! Aires wants to control but Montana is having none of it.#T2# Aires is trying desperately to improve position. Aires manages to regain half guard. Good work. Aires trying to control from the bottom.
Aires is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Montana content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Aires is trying to get back to full guard. Aires is holding on to half guard well. Aires is looking to improve his position.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Aires wants to get back to full guard but Montana has passed into side control. A lull in the action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aires is trying to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Aires shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD# Montana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Montana pulls Aires in close to prevent any damage. Aires throws a big right hand that misses. Aires is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana controlling the position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aires's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Montana has momentary wrist control but Aires slips an elbow through the middle. Aires preventing the sweep. #T1# Aires chips away with some ground and pound. We've been hearing that Aires has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Montana keeping full guard, as Aires tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Montana wants to sweep but no luck. Montana working a defensive guard here.
Aires throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Montana trying to keep a closed guard but Aires is proving a slippery customer.
Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Aires trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Montana manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Aires trying to control the position.
#SUB# Aires throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aires trying to keep a closed guard but Montana is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Montana preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB# Aires looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montana sitting in guard, not really doing much. Aires 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. Aires misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely. Jab by Montana. Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range. Montana throws a lazy body kick and Aires counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montana thinking. Montana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4# Montana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Aires misses with an uppercut
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aires.
Montana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires. Aires tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot. Montana blocks a jab. Montana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coke Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Aires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick from Aires.
Montana connects with a solid leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Aires closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Montana's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aires 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##SUB# Aires is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montana defends well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Montana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A nice inside leg kick there by Montana. That's going to slow Aires down. Montana connects with a right hand. Aires shakes it off. Aires staying out of range there. Montana throws a hook to the side of Aires's head but Aires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Montana throws a nice outside leg kick. Aires is looking to score with low kicks. Aires avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aires throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Montana scores with a body shot.
Aires darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Aires defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand. Aires half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Aires throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1# Aires connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aires or perhaps it was just good defense by Montana, which made it look bad. Montana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Montana jabs at Aires's body. That kick from Montana tenderised Aires's leg. Aires is trying to keep his angry face on. Aires cracks Montana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Aires cracks the inside of Montana's front leg. Aires drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Aires takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aires. Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Montana enables Aires to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Montana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Coke Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aires lands a couple of elbows. Montana keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. Aires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Montana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires. Montana keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully. Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Aires passes Montana's left leg - he's now in half guard. Aires lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Aires sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montana defending well though. Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Montana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aires scores with a couple of nice shots. Montana felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Aires missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Montana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aires. Aires trying to control from half guard but Montana is working away. Montana trying to control from the bottom.
Aires wants to take a breather but Montana is having none of it. Montana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Aires is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Montana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Aires tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4# Aires lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Montana blocking the ground and pound. Aires wants to control the pace but Montana is squirming around nicely. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aires cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aires misses with a head shot. Aires wants to control the pace but Montana is squirming around nicely. Aires with good strikes from the mount here! Aires pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. 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! Aires raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight! Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aires, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires! Our winner, Bruno Aires, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Ascension 0624
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1# Jitsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Montana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jitsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montana circles away. Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu. Montana lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Montana's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jitsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montana's waist but Montana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jitsu off to one side. Montana looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Jitsu on the wrong end of a nice jab. Montana cracks Jitsu with an open hand slap. Jitsu avoids a kick to the body.
Jitsu ducks under a wild hook from Montana. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jitsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Montana throws a combination that misses #TD2# so Jitsu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES# Montana has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jitsu has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1# Jitsu is looking for a takedown. Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana is pressed up against the cage. Jitsu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Montana down to the mat. Montana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jitsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jitsu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Montana. Beautiful body shot. Montana throws a lazy body kick #TD2# and Jitsu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Montana's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jitsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jitsu throws a strike but Montana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Jitsu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Montana has picked Jitsu up and slammed him! Jitsu can't keep hold of the triangle and Montana manages to pass to side control! Jitsu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2# Jitsu wants to free his trapped foot but Montana is holding on for dear life with his legs. Montana controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2# Jitsu is working for a kimura but Montana is defending it quite comfortably.
Montana is concentrating on defense, preventing Jitsu from advancing position. #SUB2# Jitsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jitsu thows a huge punch but Montana dodges it nicely.
#T3# Montana trying to hold on to Jitsu's head to control him but Jitsu postures up.
#SUB2# Jitsu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Montana is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jiu Jitsu! Jiu Jitsu is the new light heavyweight champion! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jiu Jitsu made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Ascension 0513
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# Clones Jr looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely. Montana misses with a left hand and Clones Jr counters with a straight right hand. Clones Jr moves out of range as Montana throws a body kick.
Montana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Montana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A good leg kick by Clones Jr. Montana throws a body shot but no joy. Montana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Montana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montana misses with a straight left. Clones Jr misses with a right hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Montana thows a body kick. Clones Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Clones Jr throws a leg kick but Montana sees it coming and checks it nicely. Montana throws a poor cross that misses
and Clones Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Montana really felt that one! Montana throws a lazy uppercut
and Clones Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Montana really felt that one! Montana looks winded! Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clones Jr.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Clones Jr misses the target. Montana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clones Jr. Montana throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Clones Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Montana blocks the body kick.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Montana clobbers Clones Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Clones Jr throws out a loose jab but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. Montana throws a right hand that misses
and Clones Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Clones Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Clones Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Montana slips a straight right by Clones Jr. Montana missing with a left hand there. Clones Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Clones Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Montana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Clones Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big right from Montana misses. #T2# Clones Jr moves out of range as Montana throws a body kick.
Montana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Montana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Montana misses the body punch and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Clones Jr throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clones Jr.
Montana lands a lovely overhand right. Clones Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Montana throws the kick towards the body but Clones Jr avoids it. Clones Jr cracks a nice hook into Montana's ribs. Montana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Montana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Clones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Montana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clones Jr checks it well. #T3# Clones Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Montana manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A cross from Clones Jr lands. Montana moves away from the strike by Clones Jr. Montana scores with a nice right hand.
Clones Jr misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming. A slow jab from Clones Jr misses its intended target. Nice defenses there by Montana. Clones Jr avoids the head kick by Montana.
Montana throws a sloppy body shot
and Clones Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand! Clones Jr swings widly with a right hand
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab. Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana. Montana missing with a left hand there. Clones Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Montana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Montana slips a straight right by Clones Jr. Clones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Clones Jr.#T4# Clones Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Montana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clones Jr at a distance.
Clones Jr misses with the combination.
Montana catches Clones Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Clones Jr throws a jab when Montana was well out of range. Clones Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Montana.
Clones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Montana throws a leg kick and Clones Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Clones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Clones Jr. Clones Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body and Montana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. 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 Clones Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clones Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Don Clones Jr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Clones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot. Montana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Montana throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clones Jr. Good shot there by Montana. Clones Jr throws a hook but Montana blocks it. Montana is looking to land body kicks. Nice shot lands for Montana. Clones Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. Clones Jr connects with a right hand. Montana shakes it off. Montana throws a sloppy body shot
and Clones Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montana's knee momentarily. Montana throws a body punch but Clones Jr moves out of range. Clones Jr throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily. Montana with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. 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 Clones Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clones Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Montana throws a hook but Clones Jr avoids it easily.#T1# Montana misses with a wild body shot. Clones Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Clones Jr slips a straight right by Montana. Clones Jr lands with a straight right. Montana didn't see that one coming. Montana throws a poor cross that misses
and Clones Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand! Don Clones Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Clones Jr works over Montana's head and body with a nice combination. Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clones Jr throws out the jab. Clones Jr connects with the punch. Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clones Jr moves away. Clones Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Clones Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montana. Montana connects with a solid leg kick. Clones Jr slips a straight right by Montana. 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! Montana lands a nice looking body shot.
Montana misses with a kick to the body.
#T2# Montana misses with a jab to the body
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Clones Jr takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses. A clash of legs there as Montana blocks the low kick. Montana connects with an inside leg kick. Clones Jr throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it. Clones Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Montana. That one must have hurt. Clones Jr misses with an uppercut. Clones Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Montana cracks Clones Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A low kick from Clones Jr misses and Montana counters with a nice kick to the body. Clones Jr misses with an uppercut
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Montana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Montana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Montana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Clones Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Clones Jr misses with a body shot.
Clones Jr checks a low kick from Montana. Clones Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A good leg kick by Montana. A good leg kick by Montana. Montana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clones Jr. Montana misses with an uppercut. Nice shot by Montana. Montana misses with a two punch combination.
Clones Jr moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Clones Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Montana is trying to counter with his kicks. Clones Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montana throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Clones Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Montana. 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! Montana throws the kick towards the body but Clones Jr avoids it.#T4# Clones Jr misses with a hook. Montana lands a jab to the nose. Clones Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Clones Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jab by Montana. Montana slips a straight right by Clones Jr. Clones Jr misses with a straight left. Clones Jr delivers a nice body kick. Clones Jr scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clones Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC# Montana is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Coke Montana's cut even more. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An inside leg kick lands from Montana. Clones Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Montana counters with a right hand to the body. Montana connects with a body shot that sends Clones Jr's belly button to the back. Clones Jr tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Don Clones Jr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Clones Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clones Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A swing and a miss from Montana. Clones Jr misses with a left hand and Montana counters with a stiff right hand. Montana with a nice cross. A clash of legs there as Montana blocks the low kick. Montana misses with a body kick. Clones Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Montana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A cross from Clones Jr lands. Clones Jr looks to throw a body kick and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana swings for the body but Clones Jr moves out of range.
Montana with a jab. Montana misses with a straight left. Montana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Clones Jr throws a lazy body kick and Clones Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Montana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Montana throws a jab when Clones Jr was well out of range. It appears Clones Jr was looking to counter with a kick there. Clones Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily. A punch combination from Clones Jr misses. Clones Jr misses the jab. Montana throws a chopping leg kick but Clones Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage. It looked like Clones Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Clones Jr throws a push kick but Montana slaps the foot to one side. A nice side step and Montana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Montana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clones Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Clones Jr thows a leg kick but Montana checks it and Montana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Montana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Montana throws a jab when Clones Jr was well out of range. Clones Jr connects with an inside leg kick. Montana moves out of range as Clones Jr strikes.#T2# Clones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Montana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Clones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Montana misses with a kick to the body.
Montana throws a lazy uppercut
and Clones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Montana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clones Jr. Clones Jr throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it. Montana scores with a punch to the head. Clones Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Montana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clones Jr. Montana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Clones Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Montana slips under a jab. Clones Jr lands a jab to the head.
Clones Jr throws out a loose jab but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. Clones Jr throws a head kick that misses. Clones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Montana throws a body kick that misses. Montana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Montana looks to land a left hand but Clones Jr moved out of range nicely. Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Clones Jr's shoulder, as Clones Jr tries to avoid the shot. Montana moves out of range of the body kick from Clones Jr.
Montana with a jab. Montana tests Clones Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Clones Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4# Clones Jr misses with an uppercut
and Montana counters with an outside leg kick.
Clones Jr throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it. Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clones Jr. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Clones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana. Clones Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clones Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Montana thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clones Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Clones Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Clones Jr misses with a straight right. Clones Jr misses with a left hand and Montana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Clones Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clones Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Montana throws a hook to the side of Clones Jr's head but Clones Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Montana scores with a hook. Clones Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Clones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana. Montana moves out of range of the strikes. Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Clones Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Montana if he has to take too many more of those.
Montana throws a push kick but Clones Jr slaps the foot to one side. Clones Jr misses with a hook
and Montana counters with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Montana. Clones Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Montana counters with a stiff right hand. Clones Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Clones Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Montana looks to land a body kick but Clones Jr moved away.#T1# A big left from Clones Jr misses. Montana throws out a counter right but Clones Jr avoids it with no problem. An inside leg kick lands from Montana. A nice inside leg kick there by Montana. That's going to slow Clones Jr down. Clones Jr scores with a decent looking hook. Clones Jr is looking to chop away at Montana's legs. Montana counters with a body kick. Clones Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Clones Jr wants to land a leg kick but Montana is out of range. Montana misses with an uppercut
and Clones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Clones Jr misses with a body kick. Clones Jr misses with a hook
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab. Montana misses with a hook to the body
and Clones Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Clones Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Clones Jr finish him?#T2# Clones Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clones Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Clones Jr misses its target. Montana scores with a leg kick.
Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clones Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Montana. Montana seems to have recovered his senses. Clones Jr tries to land a front kick but Montana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Montana looks like he wants to counter punch here. Montana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Montana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montana avoids the head kick by Clones Jr.
Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Montana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Montana staying out of range there. Montana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montana misses with a looping left.#T3# Montana throws a shot from downtown. Clones Jr moves away and avoids it. Montana lands a jab to the nose. Clones Jr throws a low kick but Montana moves out of range easily. Clones Jr lands a head kick!
Montana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montana there as he acknowledges the shot. Clones Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montana counters with a leg kick. Montana throws a nice outside leg kick. Montana lands a nice looking body shot.
Clones Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Montana throws a quick inside leg kick. Montana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clones Jr. Montana throws a lazy uppercut
and Clones Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# A head kick by Clones Jr misses and Montana counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Clones Jr scores with a jab to the body. Montana moves away from the strike by Clones Jr. Clones Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Clones Jr misses with a body shot.
Montana moves out of range of the strikes. Clones Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Montana counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Clones Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clones Jr throws a big counter combination but Montana scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. The fighters circling - Montana throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Montana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clones Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Montana has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Coke Montana will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Montana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clones Jr. Montana was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Clones Jr scores with a nice head shot. Montana blocks a jab. Montana scores with a nice right hand.
Clones Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Montana.
Montana takes a swing at Clones Jr's ribcage but misses. Clones Jr feints and then cracks Montana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montana down. Montana scores with a sloppy right hand. Clones Jr should have avoided that one. Clones Jr misses with a left hand enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana blocks a head kick by Clones Jr.
Clones Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Clones Jr loads up on a big right hand but Montana slips the punch. Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clones Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Montana throws a body kick that misses. #T1# Montana throws the left hand but Clones Jr avoids the punch easily. Montana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clones Jr slips a straight right by Montana. Montana works Clones Jr's body with a nice hook. Clones Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montana. Clones Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Montana scores with a spinning back kick! Clones Jr throws a wild body kick that Montana sees coming a mile off. Montana thows a leg kick but Clones Jr checks it and Clones Jr counters with a leg kick. Clones Jr checks a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Clones Jr misses the target. Montana swings for the body but Clones Jr moves out of range.
Clones Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Montana misses the target. Clones Jr scores with a body shot.
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Montana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Montana swings away with a leg kick that misses. Clones Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Montana lands a jab. Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clones Jr. Clones Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Clones Jr throws a big shot that misses. Clones Jr missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Jab by Clones Jr. Clones Jr throws a front kick aimed at Montana's knee but Montana avoids it well. Clones Jr missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Montana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clones Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Montana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clones Jr has time to react. Clones Jr throws out a powerful jab. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Montana. Montana with a body punch. A glancing blow. Montana throws a body punch but Clones Jr moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Clones Jr misses the target. Montana thuds his shin into the meat of Clones Jr's side. Clones Jr blocks a leg kick. Clones Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montana's sensitive parts. #T4# Clones Jr throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Clones Jr. That's going to slow Montana down. 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! Montana misses with a hook. Clones Jr ducked under it nicely. Montana fakes the leg kick and cracks Clones Jr in the body. Montana slips a jab from Clones Jr. Montana throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Clones Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Clones Jr lunges at Montana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montana's hand. Clones Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montana. Donk. Clones Jr catches Montana right on the button with a cross. Montana cracks the inside of Clones Jr's front leg. Clones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Clones Jr. Montana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clones Jr in his tracks. Clones Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Coke Montana. Well Montana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:49 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coke Montana! Coke Montana is the new light heavyweight champion! Coke Montana thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Don Clones Jr had this to say: 'Damn first loss for me. I guess i go home, shake this off and continue planning for the next guy.'.
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Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Mustacho's shoulder, as Mustacho tries to avoid the shot. Mustacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana. Mustacho is looking to counter punch. Mustacho avoids the body shot from Montana.
Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mustacho. Nice defenses there by Mustacho. Montana throws out a loose jab but Mustacho uses good head movement to avoid it. Mustacho feinted there with a counter leg kick. Montana misses with an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Mustacho does a little dance to reset his feet. Mustacho thinks about countering with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab lands there for Montana. Montana misses the shot to the body. Montana lands with an uppercut that bounces Mustacho off the cage and back into range. Montana misses with a low kick. #T1# Mustacho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Montana's corner calls for a 1-2. Montana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Mustacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Montana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mustacho under the eye. Mustacho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Montana lands a glancing blow to the side of Mustacho's head. Mustacho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montana. Montana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mustacho. Montana misses with a jab to the body
and Mustacho counters with an outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mustacho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Montana - the referee stops the clock and Mustacho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Montana. Mustacho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. This has been an exciting period of action! Montana connects with a solid leg kick. Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Montana throws a leg kick and Mustacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustacho.
It appears Mustacho was looking to counter with a kick there. Montana misses with a wild body shot. Mustacho tried to counter with a leg kick but Montana avoided it. Montana throws a shot from downtown. Mustacho moves away and avoids it. Montana connects with a leg kick. Mustacho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Montana looks for the body kick but Mustacho saw that one coming. Montana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Mustacho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Montana. That one must have hurt. Montana misses with a kick to the body and Mustacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circle momentarily. Montana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Montana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mustacho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Montana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Mustacho 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. #T3# Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook. Mustacho moves out of range of the strikes. Montana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mustacho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustacho. Montana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Nice defenses there by Mustacho. Mustacho tries to counter by clinching up but Montana breaks away and moves out of range. Mustacho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4# Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Montana throws a leg kick but Mustacho sees it coming and checks it nicely. Montana throws a head kick that misses. Montana throws a leg kick but Mustacho sees it coming and moves out of range. Montana throws a lazy body kick and Mustacho counters with a nice leg kick. Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustacho.
Mustacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustacho sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mustacho is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Montana. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Montana tries to score with a low kick but Mustacho moves his leg out of the way. And Mustacho counters with a quick kick to the body but Montana blocks it. Mustacho moves forwards but Montana connects with a nice, crisp jab. A slow jab from Mustacho misses its intended target. It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. 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! #R2# Montana misses the body punch and Mustacho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A low kick from Montana misses and Mustacho counters with a nice uppercut. Mustacho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Montana has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mustacho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Montana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mustacho momentarily.
Montana scores with a sloppy right hand. Mustacho should have avoided that one. Mustacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mustacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montana. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mustacho blocks a head kick by Montana.
Montana misses with a right hand and Mustacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Montana misses with a low kick.
As Montana backs away, Mustacho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Coke Montana seems to be getting the better of the standup. Montana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mustacho is looking for a counter combo. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mustacho might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1# The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mustacho doesn't seem phased though. Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Montana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mustacho doesn't seem bothered though. Montana lands a jab to the nose. Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mustacho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montana throws a hook but Mustacho avoids it easily. Mustacho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Montana takes a swing at Mustacho's ribcage but misses. Mustacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana. Mustacho half committed to a counter leg kick. Montana throws a head kick that Mustacho semi-blocks.
Montana lands a right hook to the body.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Montana throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Mustacho counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Mustacho connects with a solid leg kick. Montana throws a looping overhand right but Mustacho ducks down to avoid it. Mustacho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Mustacho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Montana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nice uppercut there from Montana. Montana swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Mustacho counters by clinching up. Mustacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow. Mustacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mustacho is trying to break free. Mustacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mustacho wants to break free but Montana has control.
#T3# Mustacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mustacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mustacho backwards. Mustacho misses with a short punch on the inside. Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mustacho wants to get back to striking at distance but Montana won't allow it.
Montana pushes Mustacho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Montana working aggressively here.
Mustacho misses with a hook from the clinch. Mustacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Montana.
Mustacho scores with a shoulder strike. Montana gets through Mustacho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Mustacho blocks a body shot from Montana. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mustacho cracks Montana with a nice body shot. Mustacho misses with a body punch.
Mustacho misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# Mustacho lands a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mustacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mustacho lands a body punch. Mustacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montana. Montana is breathing heavily. Mustacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Montana blocks a body shot from Mustacho. Mustacho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mustacho lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mustacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Mustacho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Montana misses the target. Montana misses with a low kick.
Montana throws a solid leg kick but Mustacho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Montana. It looked like Mustacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Montana throws a poor cross that misses
and Mustacho counters with a straight right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Coke Montana will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Mustacho clobbers Montana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustacho is just out of range. As Montana backs away, Mustacho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Montana tries a low kick but Mustacho avoids it. Mustacho throws a leg kick but Montana moved away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Montana, as that shot connected.
Montana misses the jab. Montana throws a nice outside leg kick. A left lands for Mustacho. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Montana. Montana misses with an uppercut
and Mustacho counters with a left and a right that stings Montana. Mustacho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1# Montana throws a looping overhand right but Mustacho ducks down to avoid it. Mustacho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Montana looks to land a left hand but Mustacho moved out of range nicely. Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustacho is just out of range. Mustacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana. Montana looks to land a combination. Mustacho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Montana throws out a leg kick but Mustacho moves out of range and Montana only half commits. As Montana tries to get set, Mustacho tries to push him back and clinch up but Montana manages to avoid the attempt. A nice inside leg kick there by Montana. That's going to slow Mustacho down. Mustacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montana.
Mustacho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Montana manages to circle out of the way. Montana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mustacho. Mustacho feinted there with a counter leg kick. Mustacho slips under a jab from Montana. As Montana looks to move away, Mustacho throws a big counter combo but Montana just gets out of the way. Montana misses with a hook
and Mustacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Donnito Mustacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Mustacho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Montana if he has to take too many more of those.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mustacho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Montana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Mustacho throws a leg kick but Montana sees it coming and moves out of range. Montana looks to land a body kick but Mustacho moved away. Montana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mustacho staying out of range there. Montana throws a leg kick and Mustacho counters with a slapping leg kick. Mustacho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Montana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mustacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Montana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mustacho.#T3# Montana misses with a kick to the body letting Mustacho counter with a right hand. Montana throws a front kick that sends Mustacho stumbling back into the cage. Mustacho throws a shot from downtown. Montana moves away and avoids it. Montana misses with a looping left. Mustacho walks into a stiff left hand from Montana. Montana misses with a kick to the body and Mustacho counters with a straight right hand. Montana takes a swing at Mustacho's ribcage but misses. Montana throws a leg kick and Mustacho counters with a low kick, right behind Montana 's knee. Mustacho takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mustacho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mustacho 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 Montana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mustacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL# Mustacho gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Mustacho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Montana throws a poor cross that misses
#CL# and Mustacho counters by moving into the clinch. Donnito Mustacho has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mustacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mustacho lands an uppercut.#BC# Mustacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mustacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Montana looks to land a right hand but Mustacho moved out of range. A cross from Montana lands. Montana works Mustacho's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donnito Mustacho. I think Montana 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coke Montana! Coke Montana thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Ascension 0329
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1# Montana misses with an uppercut. Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Montana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Montana throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Jitsu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montana won't be happy with that. #SUB# Jitsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jitsu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB# Jitsu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Jitsu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jitsu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Jitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Montana wants to control but Jitsu postures up.#T1# Montana tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB# Jitsu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Montana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jitsu but great work by Montana. Jitsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Montana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Jitsu connecting with a few gentle strikes. #SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions off his back. Jitsu is looking to get back to full guard here but Montana has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2# Jitsu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jitsu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
I've been told that Montana has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game. Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jitsu is pressing down on Montana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB# Jitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montana defends well. Montana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard. Montana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Montana defends easily.
#T3# Jitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montana is one step ahead there. #SUB# Jitsu has his foot on Montana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montana works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Montana pushes his legs off easily.
Montana looking to pass the guard. #T4# 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.#SUB# Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Montana pushes his legs off easily.
Montana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Jitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jitsu, not yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Montana's corner is telling him to maintain position. Montana looking to sit in guard and control but Jitsu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Jitsu looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiu Jitsu dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Jitsu fails to land the takedown. Montana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jitsu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jitsu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Montana misses the shot to the body. Jitsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montana.
Jitsu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montana is fending him off so far but Jitsu persists. Nope, Montana circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana is looking to slow Jitsu down with leg kicks. Jitsu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Montana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jitsus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Montana 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. #T1# Jitsu fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Montana throws a head kick but Jitsu moves out of range.
Montana throws a leg kick #TD# so Jitsu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB# Jitsu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Montana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Montana has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montana is aware though and is defending well.#T2# Jitsu 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.#SUB# Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Montana pushes his legs off easily.
Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Jitsu has an active guard here but Montana has managed to pass into half guard.
Jitsu trying to get back to full guard but Montana takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Jitsu gets back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Montana blocks the strikes from Jitsu.
Montana is keen to just control but Jitsu is a slippery customer. Jitsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Montana looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Montana pushes his legs off easily.
Jiu Jitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jitsu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Montana pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Montana looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Jitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montana defends it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# A big right from Montana misses. Jitsu tries to counter with a takedown but Montana is quick to defend against it. Jitsu shoots in for a double leg but Montana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A jab lands there for Montana. Jitsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montana circles away. Montana lands with a straight right. Jitsu didn't see that one coming. Montana throws a big shot that misses. Jitsu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Montana throws a leg kick but Jitsu sees it coming and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jitsu shoots in for a takedown but Montana shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Montana leaves Jitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Montana tries a quick counter leg kick but Jitsu is wise to it. Jitsu dives in and grabs Montana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montana pushes down on Jitsu's head and hops out. Montana looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# Montana misses with a left hand #TD# so Jitsu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Jitsu works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB# Montana is defending against the submission attempts here by Jitsu.
Montana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jitsu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jitsu's back! Jitsu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Jitsu is squirming around, avoiding Montana's attempts to control the action. Montana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Montana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jitsu is looking to escape. #T2# Jitsu is looking to improve his position but Montana isn't that keen on the idea. Jitsu flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jitsu tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jitsu is working hard here to advance position. Montana looking to control but Jitsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Jitsu throwing hammer fists to the chest of Montana. What's that going to do exactly? #T3# Jitsu working to try and regain half guard.
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Montana prevents Jitsu from improving his position.#SUB# Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Jitsu actively working from the bottom here. Montana prevents Jitsu from improving his position.#T4##SUB# Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions off his back. Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Montana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montana pulls his head out easily. Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.
And that's the end of the fight! Coke Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Montana 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coke Montana! During a confident post fight interview, Coke Montana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ascension 0304
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet. Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Montana misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely. Montana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight. 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. Pereira dives in for a single leg takedown but Montana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A kick lands to the mid section there for Montana. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pereira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Montana - the referee stops the clock and Pereira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Montana. Pereira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Montana throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana. And Pereira tries to counter it with a takedown but Montana pushes his down on his head and steps out. Montana takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses. #T1# Montana takes a swing at Pereira's ribcage but misses. We've been informed that Pereira has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Montana slips the punch. Montana misses with a series of wild punches.
Montana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira. Pereira throws a leg kick but Montana sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
Montana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pereira. Coke Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pereira checks a low kick from Montana. Nice jab there from Montana. Pereira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montana circles away.#T2# Donk. Pereira catches Montana right on the button with a cross. Pereira checks a leg kick nicely. Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick. Pereira moves out of range of the body kick. Pereira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Pereira cracks Montana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Montana blocks a low kick nicely. Montana throws a counter high kick but Pereira was just alert enough to avoid it. Pereira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montana misses the shot to the body. Pereira closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. A jab from Pereira misses. #T3# Good work by Montana as he checks the leg kick. It looked like Montana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pereira. Montana throws a sloppy body shot
and Pereira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Pereira connects with a right hand. Montana shakes it off. Montana thuds his shin into the meat of Pereira's side. Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira. And Montana counters with a quick kick to the body but Pereira blocks it. Montana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away. Montana scores with a kick to the body.
Montana tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it. Pereira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. 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 Montana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montana. Montana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Pereira is looking to score with low kicks. Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Montana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Coke Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Pereira. Pereira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pereira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This has been an exciting period of action! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montana, right into the meat.
Montana throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown. Montana fights it but they end up in guard. #ES# Montana manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Pereira will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Montana lands with an uppercut that bounces Pereira off the cage and back into range. Montana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montana. Pereira scores with a sloppy right hand. Montana should have avoided that one. Montana throws a nice inside leg kick. Pereira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut. Pereira connects with a leg kick. Montana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Pereira throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Montana thinks about countering with a body kick. 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! A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target. #T1# Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montana can pounce on him.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Pereira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Montana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Montana saw that one coming. Montana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Pereira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana. Pereira feints the counter takedown. Montana connects with a leg kick. Pereira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2# Pereira scores with a push kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Pereira connects with a single shot there. Montana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Pereira motions for Montana to come forward. Pereira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Montana fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pereira just manages to avoid it.#KD# Montana lands a big head kick that sends Pereira tumbling to the mat! Montana takes a step backwards and waves Pereira back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Pereira is rocked! Pereira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him? Pereira lands the left hand. Pereira seems to have recovered his senses. Pereira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montana doesn't seem bothered though. Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira. Coke Montana is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Nice cross by Pereira. Montana throws a leg kick #TD2# and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown. Montana fights it but they end up in guard. Pereira throws a big right hand that misses. Pereira distracts Montana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Pereira scoring with some ground and pound. Pereira with a nice head shot there. Pereira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Pereira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Montana trying to control the position.
Montana is adopting a defensive guard. Pereira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Montana misses the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Coke Montana will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Montana throws a leg kick but Pereira sees it coming and checks it nicely. Montana 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. Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pereira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Montana is looking to counter punch. Pereira throws a leg kick but Montana sees it coming and moves out of range. Montana looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pereira throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Montana ducks right into an uppercut from Pereira. Montana missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Montana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it. Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pereira. Pereira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pereira throws a head kick that misses. Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Montana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montana. Pereira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T2# Pereira misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely. Pereira swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab. Pereira misses with a left hand and Montana counters with a nice kick to the body. Pereira misses with a low kick.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pereira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pereira misses with a right hand and Montana counters with a nice body shot. Pereira tries to land a leg kick but Montana saw it coming and moves away.
#T3# Montana connects with an inside leg kick. Pereira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana. A good leg kick by Montana. Montana slips under a jab from Pereira. Nice body punch from Pereira. Pereira fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montana checks it well. Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Montana counters with a left to the body. Montana blocks a head kick by Pereira.
#T4# Montana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A low kick from Pereira is predictable there and Montana counters with a nice uppercut. Montana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pereira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Montana throwing a counter right hand but Pereira manages to avoid it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pereira is defended easily by Montana. Montana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pereira takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight! Coke Montana showed his dominance in that final round. I think Montana 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coke Montana! An out of breath Coke Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Ascension 0128
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Murphy connects with a single shot there.#CUT2# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Murphy misses with a looping left. Montana throws a half hearted mid kick. Montana throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it. Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Cedric Murphy has been cut. Montana misses with a looping left. Montana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Montana throws a shot to the body.
Montana lands a body shot.
Murphy throws a hook but Montana avoids it easily. Murphy scores with a head kick.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Montana misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a head kick. #T1# Murphy tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot. Montana ducks under a wild hook from Murphy. A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Montana connects with a single shot there. Montana clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Cedric Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A cross from Montana lands. Murphy misses with a body punch
and Montana counters with a nice body kick. Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A left lands for Montana. Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC# Murphy is rocked! Good leg kick by Montana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him? Montana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Murphy out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Coke Montana! A relieved looking Coke Montana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Cedric Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck off... i am the best. next time i will kick his head off..'.
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USFC 128
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Sandman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Montana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sandman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandman manages to avoid it. Sandman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montana as he jumps to the side. Sandman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Montana misses with a head kick.
Sandman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montana defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sandman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montana.
Montana lands a front kick.#T1# Montana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sandman. Sandman moves out of range as Montana throws a body kick.
Sandman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2# Montana tries to sprawl but Sandman drives through with a takedown into half guard. Montana's coaches at GWad's Playpen 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. Sandman not landing any meaningful shots this time. Sandman wants to take a breather but Montana is having none of it. Montana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sandman is just content to waste time from the top position. Montana takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Sandman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montana is on top in guard.
#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Sandman looking for a triangle here. Montana is fighting it but it looks tight! Sandman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Montana is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). The Sandman! The Sandman is the new light heavyweight champion! The Sandman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
USFC 122
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1# Montana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bixbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bixby throws a shot to the body.
Bixby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily. A kick lands to the mid section there for Montana. Bixby misses with a hook. Nice shot by Bixby. A left and a right from Montana both land. Nice combination. #CUT2# It looks like Buzz Bixby has been cut. 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! A clash of legs there as Bixby blocks the low kick. Bixby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Bixby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montana has time to react.#T1# Bixby lands a jab to Montana's midsection. Bixby throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Montana. Bixby misses with a straight left. Montana on the wrong end of a nice jab. Montana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bixby moves out of range as Montana strikes. Bixby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Bixby. Bixby throws a shot from downtown. Montana moves away and avoids it. Bixby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montana.
#T2# Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Bixby. That snapped Montana's head back.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook. 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! Good exchange - Bixby coming out on top. Bixby stuns Montana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bixby connects with a nice looking jab.
Bixby swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bixby moves into range and connects with a jab. Coke Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bixby swings widly with a right hand
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Montana misses the jab. A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target. #T3# Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bixby fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Buzz Bixby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the body from Montana misses and Bixby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Montana enables Bixby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Montana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Bixby looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bixby postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it. Bixby controls from within his opponent's guard. Montana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bixby. #T4# Bixby wants to pass the guard but Montana is keeping the position. Montana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there. Bixby trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Montana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bixby throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bixby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Montana connects with a right hand. Bixby shakes it off. Bixby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Bixby throws a right hand that misses
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Montana misses with an uppercut. Bixby saw that one coming. Montana throws a jab when Bixby was well out of range. Bixby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montana in his tracks. Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bixby takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses. Bixby lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range. Bixby thuds his right hand into Montana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana slips a jab and a cross from Bixby.
Montana looks like he wants to counter punch here. Montana tried to score with a low kick but Bixby checks it. A swing and a miss from Bixby. Bixby throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot. Montana counters with a body kick. Buzz Bixby is winning the standup battle so far. Montana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Montana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bixby slips a straight right by Montana. A jab lands there for Bixby. Montana digs a good body shot into Bixby's ribs. Bixby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bixby moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2# Montana throws a leg kick that misses. Montana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bixby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bixby misses with a straight right. Bixby takes a swing at Montana's ribcage but misses. Montana on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bixby darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Montana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bixby blocks a head kick by Montana.
Bixby avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Bixby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bixby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Montana. Montana lands a jab. Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bixby. Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab. #T3# Montana looks to throw the jab but Bixby is out of range. Montana ducks under a wild hook from Bixby. It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montana. It looked like Bixby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bixby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand. Bixby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bixby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bixby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around? Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab. Montana slips a straight right by Bixby. Bixby moves out of range of the body kick from Montana.
Bixby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bixby looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range. Montana swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
#T4# Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bixby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montana! But no joy. Bixby dips to his left and cracks Montana with an uppercut! Bixby misses with a straight left. Montana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bixby manages to avoid it. Jab, jab by Bixby - just one landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bixby 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. Montana throws a hook but Bixby blocks it. Bixby throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot. Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana misses with a straight right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buzz Bixby will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Montana swinging wildly here.
Bixby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montana in his tracks. Montana lands the left hand. Bixby misses with an uppercut. Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana slips under a jab. Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bixby scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Bixby missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montana! But no joy. Bixby throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Montana misses with a straight left. Bixby works Montana's body with a nice hook. Montana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bixby is out of range and Montana settles back down. Bixby misses with a body shot.
Bixby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab. Bixby throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Montana counter with a right hand. Bixby looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range. Bixby throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range. It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Montana has knocked Bixby down with a huge combo! Montana steps away and waves a wobbly Bixby back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Bixby is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Bixby lands a body shot.
Oh Bixby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bixby throws an off balance right hand
and Montana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bixby seems to have got his legs back now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bixby throws out a loose jab but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bixby doesn't seem phased though.#T2# Bixby connects with a single shot there. Donk. Bixby catches Montana right on the button with a cross. Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bixby was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana. Montana misses with a body kick. Montana works the jab nicely. Montana throws out a loose jab but Bixby uses good head movement to avoid it. Bixby misses with an uppercut. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montana! But no joy. Bixby throws a hook but Montana blocks it. Bixby misses with a looping left. Bixby moves out of range of the body kick.#T3# Bixby scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2# Montana cracks Bixby with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bixby looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Montana finish him?
Bixby looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range. Montana throws a looping overhand right but Bixby ducks down to avoid it. Bixby throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot. #TD# Bixby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Montana dodges the ground and pound from Bixby. Bixby lands a few punches from side control. We've been hearing that Bixby has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Bixby 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. Bixby is putting a hurting on Montana here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB# Bixby is trying to get an arm triangle but Montana is defending well. Bixby is putting a hurting on Montana here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4# Bixby scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB# Bixby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Montana felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Bixby working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Bixby cracks Montana with a big elbow. Montana is not content to let Bixby control the position. #SUB# Bixby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Buzz Bixby did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Montana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Montana throws a big shot that misses. Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bixby throws a right hand that misses
and Montana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bixby with a poor takedown #KD2# and Montana counters with a crisp one two that drops Bixby! Montana thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bixby to his feet! Bixby is in big trouble! Montana throws the kick towards the body but Bixby avoids it. Bixby misses with an uppercut
and Montana counters with a big right hand! Oh Bixby is in trouble here! Montana follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coke Montana! Coke Montana is the new light heavyweight champion! A victorious Coke Montana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PF 15 - Bismark vs Abrams
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Montana with a nice cross. Fanning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fanning drops down looking for a counter takedown but Montana sprawls and moves away. Montana looks to land a right hand but Fanning moved out of range. A low kick from Fanning is predictable there and Montana counters with a body kick that stops Fanning in his tracks momentarily. Fanning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fanning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Fanning misses with a low kick. We've been informed that Montana has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Fanning misses with a right hand and Montana counters with a left and a right that stings Fanning. Fanning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montana but Montana pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Fanning takes the fight into the clinch. Fanning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow. Montana working aggressively here.
#T1# Fanning throws a head punch that misses. Fanning lands a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Fanning.
Montana lands a nice uppercut. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanning. Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning working aggressively here.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana working some nice short punches in the clinch. Good body shot from Fanning.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands a body punch in the clinch. Montana misses with a short punch on the inside. Fanning blocks an uppercut.
Fanning prevents a body shot from Montana. Fanning throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montanas head. Montana gets through Fanning's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fanning throws a head punch that misses. Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana tries to work over Fanning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Montana tries to work over Fanning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fanning misses with some punches.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Montana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT# It looks like Coke Montana has been cut. Fanning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow. Montana working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Montana breaks from the clinch.
Fanning scores with a jab to the jaw. Fanning lands a front kick. Montana lands with a straight right. Fanning didn't see that one coming.#T3# Montana looks to land a combination but Fanning avoids it well. A counter left hand to the body from Fanning misses its target. Fanning loads up on a big right hand but Montana slips the punch. Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fanning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Fanning moves into the clinch. Montana lands a left hand.
Fanning lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fanning swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Montana. Fanning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Montana tries to work over Fanning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Montana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fanning backwards. Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Fanning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana. This has been an exciting period of action! Fanning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana misses with a body punch.
Fanning lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montana. Fanning lands a body punch. Fanning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana misses with some punches.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana. Montana digs a right hand into Fanning's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fanning's gas tank. Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut. Fanning lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fanning blocking some punches.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana misses with a body punch.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
#T5# Montana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fanning. Fanning prevents a body shot from Montana. Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning misses with a hook from the clinch. Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Montana blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. Montana lands a nice shot to the body. Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. Montana throws a head punch that misses. Fanning swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it. Fanning prevents a body shot from Montana. Fanning lands a left hand.
#T6##BC2# Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Fanning appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Fanning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montana doesn't seem bothered though. Fanning misses with a head kick.
Fanning moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fanning throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily. Fanning scores with a body shot.
Montana misses with a looping left. Montana lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL# Fanning gets in close and instigates a clinch. Fanning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fanning looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T7# Fanning connects with a crisp jab. Montana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fanning throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Montana clobbers Fanning with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Fanning jabs at Montana's body. Montana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fanning swings away with a leg kick that misses. Montana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Coke Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fanning lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fanning moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off. Montana replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fanning blocks it well. Fanning works Montana's body with a nice hook. Sanford Fanning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fanning feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fanning fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montana checks it well. #T8# Fanning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montana. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Montana moves out of range of the body kick from Fanning.
Fanning swings and misses with a shot to the body and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fanning scores with a head kick. Montana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fanning staying out of range there. Fanning works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fanning takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fanning throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montana. Fanning takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC# Montana is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Coke Montana's cut even more. Montana takes one to the chin there. Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Fanning finish him?#CL# Fanning clinches up with Montana and pushes him back against the ropes.#T9##BC2# Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Montana seems to have recovered his senses. Fanning's corner calls for a 1-2. Fanning obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Fanning throws a leg kick but Montana sees it coming and moves out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montana. Fanning half committed to a counter leg kick. Montana throws a head kick but Fanning moves out of range.
Fanning tries to counter by clinching up but Montana breaks away and moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Fanning looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fanning tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Montana counter with a right hand. Montana throws a looping overhand right but Fanning ducks down to avoid it. Fanning seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Montana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fanning missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fanning lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montana's sensitive parts. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sanford Fanning will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut. That's time! Fanning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R2# Fanning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanford Fanning is winning the standup battle so far. Fanning throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Fanning misses with a lunging right hand
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand. Montana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fanning misses the shot to the body. Fanning throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily. Montana throws a body shot but no joy. Fanning plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montana connects with a leg kick. Fanning looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fanning misses with a takedown attempt and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Montana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fanning has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Fanning cracks Montana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1# Montana avoids the body shot from Fanning.
Montana was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Fanning will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Fanning backs off Montana throws a huge counter combo but Fanning manages to avoid it all. Montana lands a nice hook to Fanning's body. Fanning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Montana getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Fanning throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Montana thows a left - swing and a miss! Fanning tries to counter by clinching up but Montana breaks away and moves out of range. Montana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Montana lands a jab to Fanning's midsection. Fanning throws a leg kick that is checked and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Fanning counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fanning throws an off balance right hand
letting Montana counter with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good standup being displayed there by Montana as he connects with a hook. A combination from Fanning does no damage. Montana moves out of range of the body kick. Montana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fanning tries to move into range but Montana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Montana loads up on a big right hand but Fanning slips the punch. A good leg kick by Fanning. Jab, jab by Montana - just one landing. #T3# Fanning misses with a leg kick. #CL# Fanning rushes Montana and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fanning misses with some punches.
Fanning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana works on Fanning's body with a couple of short punches. Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanning. Montana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut. Montana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Nice body punch from Montana. Montana scores with a shoulder strike. Fanning blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Montana.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana. Montana scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Montana blocking some punches.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Montana lands with a right to the head. Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Montana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montana. Fanning working aggressively here.
#BC2# Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fanning thumps Montana with a low kick. Montana ducks under a wild hook from Fanning. Fanning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fanning takes one to the side of the head.
Montana lands with a cross. A head kick misses from Fanning. #T5# Montana catches Fanning with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fanning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fanning. It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Montana takes a swing at Fanning's ribcage but misses. Fanning tries to clinch but Montana moves out of range. Nice body punch from Fanning. Fanning fails with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2# Montana cracks Fanning with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Montana has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fanning to stand back up!#T6# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fanning throws a jab when Montana was well out of range. Montana throws a shot to the body.
Montana lands with a straight right. Fanning didn't see that one coming. Fanning misses with a hook. Fanning will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Montana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fanning closes the distance but Montana moves to the side and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fanning throws a low kick but Montana moves out of range easily. Montana misses with a body shot.
#T7# Fanning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Fanning lands a nice hook to Montana's body. Montana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Montana scores with a shot to the body.
Fanning is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fanning sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD# Fanning throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Montana was covering up waiting for the punch and Fanning finishes the takedown easily into guard. Fanning won't allow Montana to sweep him here. #T8# Fanning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Montana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Montana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fanning. Montana has control of Fanning's left arm, preventing Fanning from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fanning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Montana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fanning controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T9# Fanning misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming. Montana misses with a lunging right hand
and Fanning counters with a one-two to the body. Sanford Fanning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fanning misses with a left hand enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab. Montana misses the jab. Montana throws a leg kick which misses Fanning's front leg but catches the back leg as Fanning tries to avoid it. Fanning takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by Montana - just one landing. Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Fanning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fanning fails in his attempt to clinch. Montana moves away from the strike by Fanning. Montana drops his hands momentarily and Fanning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Coke Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Coke Montana! Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Coke Montana! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Coke Montana wins by unanimous decision! A victorious Coke Montana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PF 13 - Bismarck vs Laiho
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Montana lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Landry throws a right and a left that both miss. A big right from Landry misses. Montana scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been told by Landry's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Montana throws the kick towards the body but Landry avoids it. Landry shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montana eats them both and turns towards Landry to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Landry moves forwards but Montana connects with a nice, crisp jab. Montana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Landry throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Landry checks a low kick from Montana. Landry looks to land a body kick but Montana moved away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Landry throws the kick towards the body but Montana avoids it. It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Montana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Montana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Montana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1# Montana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Landry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Montana throws a good cross that connects.
Montana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Montana tries a quick counter leg kick but Landry is wise to it. Montana lands a head shot. Montana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Nice defenses there by Landry. Montana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Montana throws a front kick that sends Landry stumbling back into the ropes. Landry is breathing heavily. Montana scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2# Landry is rocked! Montana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh Landry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ed Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Landry throws a sloppy body shot
and Montana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Landry seems to have got his legs back now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Montana - that will leave a mark!
#T2# Montana thumps Landry with a low kick. Landry gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Montana gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coke Montana! A very excited looking Coke Montana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UPF 51: Unnamed
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Montana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Blade moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off. Blade connects with a right hand. Montana shakes it off. Montana staying out of range there. Blade tries to close the distance and clinch but Montana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Montana looks for the body kick but Blade saw that one coming. Montana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montana throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL# Blade instigates a clinch. Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blade working some nice short punches in the clinch. Montana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've been informed that Montana has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Blade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana. Montana digs a right hand into Blade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blade's gas tank. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blade. #T1# Montana prevents a body shot from Blade. A shot in the inside from Montana. Montana misses with a short punch on the inside. Montana lands with a short shot to the head. Montana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right from Montana. #BC2# Montana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Blade throws a right and a left that both miss. Montana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade. We've been told by Blade's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Nice shot by Montana. Montana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Montana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade. Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Blade has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Montana. This has been an exciting period of action! Montana works on Blade's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Blade tries to clinch but Montana moves away and Montana counters with a solid body kick. Montana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# Blade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Montana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Blade tries to clinch up. Montana lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blade will feel that in the morning. Blade misses with a straight right. Montana throws a head kick but Blade moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Montana. That's going to slow Blade down. Montana thuds his shin into the meat of Blade's side. Montana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blade to score with a decent uppercut. Blade is looking to clinch. Montana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blade. Montana thuds his shin into the meat of Blade's side. Good exchange - Montana coming out on top.#ROC2# Blade is rocked!#T3# Montana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Blade tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance. Blade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Blade looks to clinch and Montana counters with a slapping leg kick. Montana throws a push kick but Blade slaps the foot to one side. Montana slips a jab from Blade. Blade walks into a left hand. Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away. Blade misses with a left hand and Montana counters with a stiff right hand. Oh Blade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Blade moves out of range easily. Blade seems to have got his legs back now. Montana drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Blade right on the button. Blade goes down! Montana follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Montana gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coke Montana! An out of breath Coke Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1# A punch lands to the side of Saint 's head but he takes it in his stride. Saint throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montana counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Montana sizes up Saint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Montana scores with a leg kick.
Saint throws a hook but Montana blocks it. Montana thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saint if he has to take too many more of those.
Montana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saint takes a step back to recover. Saint looks winded! Montana lands a front kick. We've been told by Montana's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Montana scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Montana circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Saint drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Montana follows Saint to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coke Montana! Coke Montana thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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