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Event:
AKF FN | PF vs. Spiteri
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Montgomery misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taurus.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Montgomery instigates a clinch.
Taurus trying to control the position but instead, Montgomery has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taurus into the ropes.#BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montgomery! But no joy.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Taurus throws a leg kick
and Montgomery counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Montgomery takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Taurus breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montgomery on the side of the head.
Taurus throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Taurus. Those never looked like landing.
Montgomery has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Taurus.#T1#
Taurus scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Montgomery - just one landing.
Montgomery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taurus lands a high kick!
A low kick lands for Taurus.
Taurus cracks Montgomery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taurus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taurus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taurus throws a head kick that Montgomery semi-blocks.
Montgomery swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery looks winded!
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!
Montgomery throws a lazy uppercut
and Taurus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Montgomery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taurus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montgomery scrambles back to his feet.
Taurus thuds his right hand into Montgomery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barion Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montgomery.
Good exchange - Taurus coming out on top.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Taurus lands a jab to the head.
Taurus slips a straight right by Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery's coach down at For Pride and Prodigies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montgomery's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taurus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a big head kick but Montgomery shrugs it off.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montgomery is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montgomery.
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Taurus is avoiding it.
Taurus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montgomery's hands.
Montgomery swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taurus counters with a head kick. That will keep Montgomery thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Montgomery misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a head kick. That will keep Montgomery thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Taurus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Montgomery misses.
Taurus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taurus throws a right and a left that Montgomery avoids nicely.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurus can pounce on him.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taurus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking. #T1#
Taurus lands with a kick to the temple. Montgomery shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taurus throws a shot to the body.
Taurus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Taurus.#CL2#
Montgomery closes the distance and pushes Taurus back into the ropes.#BC#
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taurus tests Montgomery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montgomery takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taurus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montgomery momentarily.
Taurus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montgomery circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Taurus. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.#T2#
Montgomery scores with a shoulder strike.
Taurus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taurus 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.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Montgomery off balance momentarily.
Montgomery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taurus to score with a decent uppercut.
Montgomery closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus slips a jab from Montgomery.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montgomery has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taurus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Montgomery misses
and Taurus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus 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. 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#
Montgomery throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Montgomery takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Montgomery's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the body
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taurus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montgomery has time to react.
Taurus with a hook.
Taurus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurus lands a lovely overhand right.
Taurus catches Montgomery with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montgomery throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Taurus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus scores with a nice body kick.
Montgomery finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Montgomery looks to move away, Taurus throws a big counter combo but Montgomery just gets out of the way.
Taurus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Montgomery takes one to the side of the head.
Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montgomery walks into a stiff left hand from Taurus.
Taurus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montgomery with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taurus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taurus lands a head kick!
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery.
Taurus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montgomery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montgomery misses with a looping right.
Montgomery walks into a stiff left hand from Taurus.
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Taurus.
Barion Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Montgomery gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taurus.
Taurus digs a good hook to Montgomery's body.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Taurus scores with a hook to the body. Montgomery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taurus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montgomery momentarily.
#CL2#
Montgomery pushes Taurus up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus 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.
Montgomery misses the jab.
Taurus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taurus scores with a jab. Montgomery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montgomery is looking to chop away at Taurus's legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taurus throws a head kick that Montgomery semi-blocks.
Montgomery takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taurus, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
AKF 63 | Scorpion vs. Whok
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Putin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putin tries to clinch there but Montgomery circles away.
Putin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montgomery connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Putin momentarily.
Montgomery takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Putin jabs Montgomery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Putin finds it's target.
Montgomery misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Montgomery clinches with his opponent.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Montgomery looks winded!
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Montgomery blocks with his arms.
Montgomery's coach down at For Pride and Prodigies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montgomery's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
A shot in the inside from Putin.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montgomery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but Montgomery leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montgomery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Putin is blocking nicely.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Putin blocks it.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Putin back against the ropes.
Putin is leaning against Montgomery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Putin lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montgomery.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
A short right from Putin.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin lands a good knee to the midsection. Montgomery won't want to take too many of those.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike from Putin.
#T2#
Putin lands a good knee to the midsection. Montgomery won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Putin.
Montgomery takes an elbow to the temple.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but Montgomery leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but Montgomery leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Montgomery tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Putin blocking some punches.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Putin is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Montgomery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montgomery slips a straight right by Putin.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Putin clinches with his opponent.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Putin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Putin lands a good knee to the midsection. Montgomery won't want to take too many of those.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Putin lands a left hand.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Montgomery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Putin.
Putin working Montgomery over with knees to the body.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putin.
Montgomery throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montgomery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Montgomery.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin misses with an elbow over the top.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Montgomery is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putin is defending well for now.
Montgomery misses with a body punch.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike.
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Vlad Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montgomery is defending well for now.
Montgomery lands a knee to the body.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Montgomery tries to land knees in the clinch but Putin avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Putin looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
Montgomery throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
Putin swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Putin staying out of range there.
Putin stalks Montgomery and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Montgomery's face. Montgomery staggers backwards, shaken.
Putin misses with a straight right. #CL#
Putin moves into range and clinches up with Montgomery.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Montgomery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Montgomery avoids the damage to the body.
Montgomery misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery lands a right hand.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Putin tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery misses with the head strike.
Putin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Montgomery blocks with his arms.
Putin misses with some punches.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montgomery is defending well for now.
Montgomery landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Putin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Putin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vlad Putin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montgomery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Montgomery tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barion Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin misses with some punches.
Montgomery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montgomery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin working Montgomery over with knees to the body.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery missing with knees to the body.
Montgomery throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Putin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Putin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Putin!
An out of breath Vlad Putin 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:
AKF FN | Dimitrov vs. Quick
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Montgomery thuds his right hand into Darko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery.
Darko moves out of range of the body kick from Montgomery.
Darko throws out a counter right but Montgomery avoids it with no problem.
Montgomery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Montgomery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darko blocks a jab.
Darko unleashes a big counter combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Montgomery connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darko. Darko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Montgomery connects with a right hand. Darko shakes it off.
Darko throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montgomery swings widly with a right hand
and Darko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Montgomery really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montgomery throws a shot to the body.
Darko checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Darko keeps the fight on the outside.
Montgomery wants to clinch
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Darko does it's job there.
Barion Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Montgomery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery misses with a punch on the inside.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Montgomery being controlled against the ropes.
Darko takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Montgomery tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery scores a nice knee to the body.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but Darko blocks with his arms.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Darko is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery lands a good knee to the midsection. Darko won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barion Montgomery dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Montgomery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montgomery tries to clinch up but Darko circles away and keeps his distance.
Darko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barion Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Montgomery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Darko.
Montgomery takes a swing at Darko's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko throws a leg kick
and Montgomery counters with a one-two to the body.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the body
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Darko blocking some punches.
Darko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darko leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Montgomery with a knee to the head.
Montgomery crunches a lovely knee into Darko's ribcage.
Montgomery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montgomery misses with a body punch.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Montgomery scores with a knee to the head.
Montgomery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The referee calls for Darko to work.
Darko wants to stall.
Darko prevents a body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a punch on the inside.
Montgomery tries to throw a body punch but Darko avoids it by throwing Montgomery back against the ropes.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery trying to stall but Darko improves his position.
Darko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barion Montgomery dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring 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#
A jab lands there for Montgomery.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montgomery tries to clinch there but Darko circles away.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries a low kick but Darko avoids it.
Darko tries a quick counter leg kick but Montgomery is wise to it.
Montgomery looks to land a combination but Darko avoids it well.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Montgomery misses
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery with a nice cross.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery lets loose with a powerful body kick. Darko will feel that in the morning.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Darko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Montgomery lands the left hand.
Montgomery misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Darko counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery misses with a double jab.
Darko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery throws a right and a left that Darko avoids nicely.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Darko moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montgomery.
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!
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Montgomery lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darko's sensitive parts.
Montgomery misses the jab.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the body
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montgomery lands a nice shot to the body.
Darko lands a nice hook to Montgomery's body. Montgomery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Montgomery.
Darko tries to score with a low kick but Montgomery moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Darko lands.
Darko defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Montgomery scores with a nice head shot.
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 Barion Montgomery.
Well Montgomery has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barion Montgomery!
Our winner, Barion Montgomery, 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:
AKF FN | Wilder vs. Upchurch
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Da Killa slips a jab and a cross from Montgomery.
Da Killa misses with a body kick.
Montgomery misses with a head kick.
Montgomery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Da Killa has Montgomery up against the ropes in a clinch.
Da Killa is struggling to control the position.
Montgomery tries to work over Da Killa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Killa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Killa is trying to maintain a safe position but Montgomery gets an underhook and turns Da Killa into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Killa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Montgomery as Da Killa tries to tie him up.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
#T1#
Da Killa blocks a body shot from Montgomery.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Da Killa.
Montgomery throws a knee to the head but misses.
Montgomery digs a right hand underneath Da Killa's ribcage. Da Killa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Montgomery taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery fails to land.
Da Killa taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Killa.
Da Killa taking a breather.
Montgomery tries to stall but Da Killa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Da Killa slowing the pace effectively.
Da Killa has Montgomery pressed against the ropes.
Montgomery is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Killa is defending well for now.#T2#
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Da Killa.
Da Killa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montgomery.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Montgomery lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Da Killa lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Da Killa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
Da Killa swinging wildly here.
Da Killa ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Da Killa instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Da Killa is stalling here.
Da Killa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barion Montgomery will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Da Killa defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Da Killa misses with a hook.
A big left from Montgomery misses.
Montgomery thows a leg kick but Da Killa checks it
and Da Killa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Killa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Killa's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Killa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Montgomery has Da Killa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Montgomery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Killa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Montgomery up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Killa controls his hands.
Da Killa trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Montgomery working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Montgomery.
#CUT2#It looks like OJ Da Killa has been cut.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Killa looking to stall.
Montgomery's coach down at For Pride and Prodigies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montgomery's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Da Killa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Da Killa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
I was talking to Da Killa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Montgomery trying to control the position but instead, Da Killa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montgomery into the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by OJ Da Killa.
Da Killa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Killa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Da Killa scores with a decent looking hook.
Da Killa works the jab nicely.
Da Killa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Killa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries a body shot but Da Killa blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Montgomery as Da Killa tries to tie him up.
Da Killa blocking some punches.
Da Killa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Montgomery misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that OJ Da Killa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on OJ Da Killa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
Montgomery landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Montgomery avoiding damage as Da Killa throws knees to the body.
Da Killa is trying to maintain a safe position but Montgomery gets an underhook and turns Da Killa into the ropes.
Montgomery lands with a left to the head.
Da Killa trying to control the position but instead, Montgomery has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Killa into the ropes.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Montgomery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Killa takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
Da Killa prevents a body shot from Montgomery.
Da Killa prevents a body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Da Killa landing knees to the body.
Montgomery lands a nice knee to the body.
Montgomery using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC2#Da Killa is rocked!
Montgomery lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Da Killa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montgomery pushes Da Killa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Barion Montgomery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Montgomery stalls.
Montgomery breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Da Killa with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Da Killa looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Da Killa get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Barion Montgomery!
During a confident post fight interview, Barion Montgomery thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Glory Daze
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Montgomery misses with a double jab
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Montgomery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
Montgomery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christ finds it's way round the side to connect with Montgomery's head.
Montgomery throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barion Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Montgomery feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Christ slips a straight right by Montgomery.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Christ moves out of range.
Christ counters with a body kick.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery moves out of range of the body kick from Christ.
Christ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Montgomery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christ ducks right into an uppercut from Montgomery.
Montgomery blocks a head kick by Christ.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery throws an off balance right hand
and Christ counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montgomery's knee momentarily.
Montgomery lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Christ looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christ goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Montgomery misses.
Montgomery throws a leg kick which misses Christ's front leg but catches the back leg as Christ tries to avoid it.
Montgomery throws the kick towards the body but Christ avoids it.
Christ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Montgomery takes one on the button.
A leg kick checked by Christ.
Christ misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Montgomery looks to throw a body kick
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Montgomery.#CUT#It looks like Judah Christ has been cut.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses. #T3#
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Montgomery swinging wildly here.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montgomery looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Christ works Montgomery's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Montgomery. Those never looked like landing.
Montgomery throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Montgomery throws a body kick that misses.
Montgomery wants to slow Christ down by chopping away at his legs.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Christ connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Montgomery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery throws a right hand that misses
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ throws a push kick but Montgomery slaps the foot to one side.
Christ connects with a body shot that sends Montgomery's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christ misses with a body kick.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Christ is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Montgomery had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Montgomery tries to land a front kick but Christ steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Montgomery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Judah Christ will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Judah Christ's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christ lands a head shot.
Montgomery blocks a head kick by Christ.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Judah Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Montgomery misses.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Christ.
Montgomery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Christ checks a low kick from Montgomery.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montgomery at a distance.
Christ throws a body punch but Montgomery moves out of range. #T1#
Montgomery lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Montgomery throws a leg kick
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montgomery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheers as Christ lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montgomery doesn't seem phased though.
Montgomery misses with a combination
and Christ counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Christ avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Christ lands a nice shot that snaps Montgomery's head back.
Christ misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Montgomery counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
A counter left hand to the body from Montgomery misses its target.
Montgomery with a jab.
Montgomery throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montgomery throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montgomery misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Montgomery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montgomery in his tracks.
Montgomery drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montgomery takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
Montgomery pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Montgomery moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Montgomery moved out of range.
Montgomery looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Christ blocks the body kick.
Christ takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Christ.
Montgomery misses with a series of wild punches.
Montgomery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ tries a head kick but it misses.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christ takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Montgomery throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Montgomery goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montgomery dips to his left and cracks Christ with an uppercut!
Montgomery throws a body kick that misses.
Montgomery misses with a straight left.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montgomery throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Montgomery gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christ circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery with a hook.
Montgomery throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Montgomery throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Christ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Judah Christ's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montgomery was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.
Christ misses with a leg kick.
Christ throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montgomery.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Christ - just one landing.
Montgomery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montgomery moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Montgomery throws a body kick that misses
and Christ counters with a body kick that stops Montgomery in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ moves forwards but Montgomery connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Montgomery swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montgomery lands with a right hand.
Montgomery scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Christ slips a straight right by Montgomery.
Montgomery blocks a jab.
Montgomery is looking to counter with head kicks.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montgomery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ throws a good cross that connects.
Montgomery throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Christ swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Montgomery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christ scores with a hook.#T2#
Christ moves out of range as Montgomery strikes.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montgomery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Montgomery misses with a two punch combination.
Christ misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ slips under a jab from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a body shot
and Christ makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montgomery defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Montgomery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christ throws a shot to the body.
Montgomery lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christ cracks Montgomery with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Montgomery. Beautiful body shot.
Montgomery connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christ. Christ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Montgomery.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Montgomery lands but Christ takes it in his stride.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Montgomery misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Montgomery.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
A little feinted left hand from Montgomery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Christ.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
Barion Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery.
Christ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ flicks out a counter leg kick but Montgomery steps away.
Montgomery pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montgomery swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Montgomery keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Montgomery connects with a high kick.
Montgomery misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Barion Montgomery.
Well Christ 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judah Christ!
A victorious Judah Christ 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:
GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Montgomery throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Fochi counters with a single leg into guard. Montgomery didn't expect that.
Fochi trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fochi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montgomery is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Fochi from controlling successfully.
Fochi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fochi passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Fochi trying to control the action but Montgomery is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fochi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Montgomery rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fochi's guard! Nice work there by Montgomery! #SUB#
Montgomery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fochi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montgomery has managed to get both his arms back between Fochi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Fochi is looking for a triangle here but Montgomery uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fochi is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Fochi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Montgomery gets to mount! Fochi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fochi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Montgomery looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery tries to control but Fochi wriggling away. #T3#
Fochi wants to hold on but Montgomery pushes him away.
Fochi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fochi tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Montgomery wants to control but Fochi is keeping him busy.
Fochi gets full guard.
Montgomery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Fochi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montgomery is aware though and is defending well.
Fochi is trying to control the position but Montgomery postures up. #SUB#
Fochi is looking for a triangle but Montgomery pushes his legs off easily.
Montgomery postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery passes Fochi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Montgomery prevents Fochi from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fochi dominated that round.
That's time! Fochi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fochi throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fochi thuds his right hand into Montgomery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montgomery scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fochi off to one side.
Fochi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fochi feinted with a counter takedown.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Fochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery misses with a body shot.
Fochi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fochi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montgomery finds it's way round the side to connect with Fochi's head.
Montgomery paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fochi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Montgomery misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Fochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Fochi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fochi.
Montgomery can't keep his opponent in guard - Fochi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fochi is thwarting Montgomery's attempts to control the position.
Fochi trying to pass the guard but Montgomery defending well. #SUB#
Fochi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montgomery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fochi.
Montgomery is not content to let Fochi control the position.#T2##SUB#
Fochi is working for an americana but Montgomery has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Fochi was thinking about the submission.
Montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montgomery can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fochi postures up.
Fochi slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Fochi seems to be working for a kimura but Montgomery defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Fochi wants to work for an arm triangle but Montgomery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fochi is looking to advance position but Montgomery won't allow it.
Fochi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montgomery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fochi is looking to stall here but Montgomery recovers full guard.
Fochi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fochi stands and throws Montgomery's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Fochi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montgomery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Fochi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fochi is trying to get an arm triangle but Montgomery is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fochi 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#
Fochi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fochi misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery lands a jab-cross combination.
Fochi doesn't manage to clinch there - Montgomery circles away.
A head kick misses from Montgomery.
Montgomery fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montgomery throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi avoids the head kick by Montgomery.
Fochi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
Fochi is looking to counter punch.
Montgomery misses with a few strikes there.
Fochi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montgomery loads up on a big right hand but Fochi slips the punch.
Fochi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Montgomery attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Montgomery looks to move away, Fochi throws a big counter combo but Montgomery just gets out of the way.
Montgomery will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Montgomery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fochi.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Fochi saw that one coming.
Montgomery is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Montgomery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fochi tries to clinch up but Montgomery circles away and keeps his distance.
Fochi misses with a looping right.
Montgomery's coach down at For Pride and Prodigies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montgomery's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Montgomery delivers a nice body kick.
Fochi shoots for a takedown but Montgomery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montgomery attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Montgomery. That snapped Fochi's head back.
Montgomery dips to his left and cracks Fochi with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery cracks Fochi with an open hand slap.
Fochi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Montgomery's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Montgomery punishes Fochi's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Fochi misses. #CL#
Fochi closes the distance and pushes Montgomery back into the cage.
Fochi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Montgomery smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fochi.
Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fochi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Montgomery missing with a left hand there. Fochi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fochi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Fochi is just out of range.
A punch combination from Fochi misses.
Montgomery slips a jab and a cross from Fochi.
Barion Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fochi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fochi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Montgomery slaps away a takedown attempt from Fochi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Fochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fochi fails with a takedown attempt.
Barion Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Fochi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montgomery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barion Montgomery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fochi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montgomery fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fochi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Fochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery misses with a hook.
Fochi throwing a counter right hand but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Fochi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fochi off to one side.
Fochi tries to clinch up.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the body
and Fochi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montgomery lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michael Fochi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montgomery misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Fochi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montgomery won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barion Montgomery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fochi 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Fochi! |
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Event:
GDL 131: Raczynski VS Camble
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Garrison pushes Montgomery up against the cage in a clinch.
Montgomery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery is stalling here.
Garrison tries to pull guard but Montgomery holds him up against the cage and eventually Garrison drops back down to his feet.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Montgomery struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrison controls his hands.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery can't find room to land a body shot as Garrison controls the action.
A body shot lands from Montgomery.
A shot in the inside from Montgomery.
Garrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Montgomery won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrison prevents a body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery swings wildly with an uppercut but Garrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrison prevents a body shot from Montgomery.
Garrison stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Montgomery misses with a body punch.
Garrison slows down the pace here.
Montgomery misses with a body punch.
Montgomery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Garrison.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Montgomery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montgomery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Garrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrison effectively controlling the action here.
Garrison goes for a takedown attempt but Montgomery pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barion Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Garrison throws a wild body kick that Montgomery sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Garrison connects with a crisp jab.
Garrison shoots in for a double leg but Montgomery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Garrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrison has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a nice shot that snaps Garrison's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Montgomery looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garrison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garrison off to one side.
Montgomery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montgomery scores with a jab. Garrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Garrison is rocked!
Garrison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montgomery counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Garrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montgomery throws out a leg kick but Garrison moves out of range and Montgomery only half commits.
A shot to the liver by Montgomery. Beautiful body shot.
Garrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Garrison ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.#T3#
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Garrison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Montgomery, which made it look bad.
Garrison moves in looking to clinch but Montgomery pushes him off.
Garrison misses with a wild body shot.
Montgomery is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garrison rather than just go for the knockout.
Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and Montgomery moves out of range easily.
Montgomery throws a hook but Garrison blocks it.
Garrison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Montgomery sprawls and moves away.
Montgomery scores with a hook to the body. Garrison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garrison misses with a low kick.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garrison staying out of range there.
Garrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Garrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montgomery defends it nicely.#T4##CL#
Garrison rushes Montgomery and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery.
Garrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montgomery to keep the fight standing.
Montgomery scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Montgomery swings wildly with an uppercut but Garrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garrison.
Montgomery lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Garrison breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barion Montgomery dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Montgomery throws a head kick but Garrison moves out of range.
#CL#
Montgomery gets tackled into the cage by Garrison. Garrison maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Garrison.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garrison looking for a takedown.
Garrison is trying to pull guard but Montgomery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Montgomery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Garrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Garrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrison shoots in and drives through. Montgomery sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Garrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery slaps away a takedown attempt from Garrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garrison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montgomery swivels and escapes.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown.
Garrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montgomery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Garrison shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrison ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a nice looking body shot.
Montgomery circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Garrison drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Montgomery follows Garrison 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 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barion Montgomery!
During a confident post fight interview, Barion Montgomery thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GDL 124: Daddy VS Fouchi II
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Montgomery. No joy for Camble on that attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montgomery.
Montgomery connects with a single shot there.
Camble fails with a takedown attempt.
Montgomery fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Montgomery.
Montgomery 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.
Camble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montgomery counters with a nice body shot.
Barion Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Camble.
Camble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montgomery swings for the body but Camble moves out of range.
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Camble drives through with a takedown into Montgomery's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camble on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camble stays in close to Montgomery's body and controls the position. #T1#
Camble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montgomery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camble lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Montgomery is trying to control the position but Camble postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montgomery is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Camble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Camble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Camble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble looking to sit in guard and control but Montgomery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Camble 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.
Camble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Montgomery manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Camble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Montgomery's head.#T3#
Camble seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Camble's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Camble trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Montgomery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camble.
Montgomery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montgomery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montgomery tries to get out of the position.
Camble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montgomery is pulling down on Camble's head. It's preventing any offense from Camble, at least for the moment.
Camble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Camble controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montgomery controls Camble momentarily but Camble frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camble controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barion Montgomery will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Camble closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montgomery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camble thinking.
Montgomery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camble.
Camble moves in looking to clinch but Montgomery pushes him off.
Montgomery is looking to wear down Camble with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Montgomery throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Camble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Camble trying to control the action but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Camble has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Montgomery is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Camble yanks on the arm and Montgomery is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Camble.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Camble!
In his post fight interview, Mike Camble started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GDL 118: Hawthrone VS Schmidt
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Submission closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montgomery circles away.
Submission tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montgomery swivels and escapes.
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Submission changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to avoid it but Submission manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montgomery to the ground. Montgomery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barion Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Submission.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Submission avoids them all with ease.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montgomery throws a shot to the body.
Submission tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montgomery scores with a sloppy right hand. Submission should have avoided that one.
Submission fails with the takedown
and Montgomery counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Submission.
Montgomery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montgomery wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Submission does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Montgomery scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery cracks Submission with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Submission changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montgomery looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Montgomery struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
Submission goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Montgomery has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Submission but great work by Montgomery.
Submission is trying to improve his position.
Submission trying to remain calm as Montgomery controls from the top position.
Submission is looking for a sweep.
Montgomery remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Submission is looking for a sweep.
Submission is trying to control Montgomery's posture but Montgomery avoids it.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Submission on the ground.
Submission tries to bench press Montgomery off him but Montgomery keeps the position. #T2#
Submission is trying to control Montgomery's posture but Montgomery avoids it.
Submission sneaks back into half guard.
Montgomery wants to pass to mount but Submission is defending the position.
Montgomery passes into side control, despite Submission's attempt to control the position.
Submission gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Submission trying to control from the bottom.
Submission tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Submission actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Submission actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Submission looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery controlling the pace.
Submission wants to improve his position but Montgomery is controlling well.
Montgomery controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Submission looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montgomery looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Submission gets back to full guard.
Submission looking to control.
#SUB2#
Submission looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Submission escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montgomery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montgomery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Submission looking for a guillotine here but Montgomery defends easily.
Montgomery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barion Montgomery 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#
Montgomery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Submission looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Submission can do to turn this around?
Submission shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montgomery defends it nicely.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Submission moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Submission throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Submission is in Montgomery's guard.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Submission from controlling successfully.
Montgomery wants to sweep here but Submission controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Submission wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving. #T1#
Submission controlling from the top position.
Submission looking to sit in guard and control but Montgomery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Montgomery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Submission has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montgomery has managed to get both his arms back between Submission's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Submission working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Montgomery has passed into half guard!
Submission has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montgomery is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2##SUB2#
Submission looking for a kimura from the bottom but Montgomery passes into side control!
Montgomery is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Submission will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Submission is looking for a sweep.
Montgomery tries to move into full mount but can't pass Submission's legs.
Montgomery working away.
Submission tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Montgomery presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Submission is desperately trying to improve his position but Montgomery has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Submission is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Submission keeps trying to improve his position.
Montgomery controlling from mount. #T4#
Submission is desperately trying to improve his position but Montgomery has a good base and remains in mount.
Submission tries to hold on but Montgomery pushes him away.
Montgomery looking to control and managing it successfully.
Submission wants to hold on but Montgomery pushes him away.
Montgomery controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Submission is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barion Montgomery dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
Submission throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Submission off to one side.
Submission has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Montgomery slaps away a takedown attempt from Submission, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Submission doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Senor Submission is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Submission.
Barion Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Senor Submission.
Montgomery swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Submission.
Submission throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Submission off to one side.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Submission saw that one coming.
Montgomery scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Submission looks to move away, Montgomery throws a big counter combo but Submission just gets out of the way.
Submission fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montgomery scores with a shot to the body.
Submission takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Submission looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montgomery is fending him off so far but Submission persists. Nope, Montgomery circles away and we're back to standing.
Submission takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montgomery scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Submission with a poor takedown
letting Montgomery counter with a right hand.
Montgomery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Submission at a distance.
Submission takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barion Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery lands the left hand.
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Submission circles away quickly and effectively.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Submission avoids them all with ease.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Submission moves away.
Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Submission.
Submission throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montgomery's waist but Montgomery gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Submission off to one side.
Montgomery connects with an inside leg kick.
Montgomery slaps away a takedown attempt from Submission, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Submission moves away.
Submission shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montgomery as he jumps to the side.
Montgomery throwing a counter right hand but Submission manages to avoid it.
Submission takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Submission.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Submission moves away.
Submission misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montgomery throws a leg kick but Submission sees it coming and moves out of range.
Montgomery stuffs the takedown.
Montgomery throws out a loose jab but Submission uses good head movement to avoid it.
Submission closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montgomery circles away.
Montgomery throws a hook but Submission avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Montgomery as Submission shoots in.
Barion Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montgomery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Submission stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery feints a jab promting Submission to slip. Montgomery then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Submission slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Montgomery defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Submission.
Montgomery lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Montgomery misses with a low kick as Submission jumps back.
Submission is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Submission on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Submission fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montgomery to the ground. Submission is now in Montgomery's guard.
Submission won't allow Montgomery to sweep him here.
Submission not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Submission throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Submission stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montgomery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Submission from controlling successfully.
Submission is pushing down on Montgomery's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montgomery is fighting to maintain full guard but Submission has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4##SUB2#
Submission is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montgomery sees it coming and defends easily.
Submission wants to take a breather but Montgomery is having none of it.
Montgomery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montgomery is not content to let Submission control the position.
Barion Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery has his hands clasped together around Submission's back. He's all about the action.
Senor Submission has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Submission thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barion Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montgomery has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barion Montgomery!
A relieved looking Barion Montgomery 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:
GDL 111: Lasombra VS Bitch Tit
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Owens misses the jab.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
Montgomery works Owens's body with a nice hook.
Owens throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Montgomery sends Owens crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Montgomery is motioning to the referee to let Owens up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Owens is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Benny Owens has been cut.
Montgomery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montgomery wants it to stay on the feet.
Oh Owens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens misses the body punch #CL2#
and Montgomery counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Montgomery keeps him there for the moment.
Montgomery scores with a shoulder strike.
Owens tries to break free but Montgomery pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Montgomery.
Owens tries to pull guard but Montgomery won't allow it.
Montgomery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Montgomery prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Owens is trying to break free.
Montgomery lands a big knee to the head and Owens goes down! Montgomery pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barion Montgomery!
A victorious Barion Montgomery 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:
GDL 104: Lasombra VS Hadjilis
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Montgomery tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montgomery tries to counter by clinching up but West breaks away and moves out of range.
West misses with a head kick.
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Montgomery scores with a four punch combination!
West throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Montgomery.
A head kick by West misses
and Montgomery counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montgomery scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Montgomery pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
Montgomery crunches a lovely knee into West's ribcage.
Montgomery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Montgomery lands a hook to the side of the head.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Montgomery has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Montgomery working West over with knees to the body.
Montgomery landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Chasen West has been cut.
West looks winded!
Montgomery has West pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. West is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Montgomery - that's hurt West badly! Oh, another knee lands and West is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but West doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Barion Montgomery!
The defeated Chasen West had this to say: 'I gotta work on my wrestling obviously, but I will be back.'. |
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Event:
GDL 95: Killer Jr VS Lasombra
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Fochi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fochi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fochi takes one on the button.
Fochi takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery moves into range and connects with a jab.
Montgomery takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Montgomery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Fochi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Montgomery uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fochi has time to react.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fochi manages to avoid it.
Fochi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montgomery circles away quickly and effectively.
Montgomery is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fochi misses the shot to the body.
Fochi throws a hook but Montgomery avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fochi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Fochi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barion Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fochi takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Fochi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Montgomery counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Fochi throws a big counter combination but Montgomery scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Montgomery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fochi throws out the jab.
Montgomery takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fochi.
A little jabbing left from Montgomery on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fochi avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Barion Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fochi manages to avoid it.
Fochi moves out of range as Montgomery strikes.
Montgomery scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Montgomery doesn't manage to clinch there - Fochi circles away.
#T2#
Montgomery misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Fochi gets tackled into the cage by Montgomery. Montgomery maintains the clinch.
Montgomery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Montgomery as Fochi tries to tie him up. #BC#
Fochi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fochi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montgomery is fending him off so far but Fochi persists. Nope, Montgomery circles away and we're back to standing.
Fochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery.
Fochi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery.
Montgomery scores with a hook.
Fochi misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fochi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Fochi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Fochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fochi controls Montgomery momentarily but Montgomery frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fochi looking to control.
Montgomery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Fochi looking for a guillotine here but Montgomery defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Fochi looking for a triangle here. Montgomery is fighting it but it looks tight! Fochi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Montgomery is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michael Fochi! |
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Event:
GDL 87: Killer VS Valcak
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Hoejlund rushes Montgomery and presses him up against the cage.
Montgomery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Montgomery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Montgomery gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2#
Hoejlund manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Montgomery clinches up against the cage.
Hoejlund is trying to break free.#BC2#
Hoejlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery scores with a hook to the body. Hoejlund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Montgomery. Beautiful body shot.
Hoejlund throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Montgomery counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Montgomery.
Hoejlund letting Montgomery take a breather here.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Hoejlund is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoejlund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Montgomery after a bit of a struggle.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Montgomery will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoejlund up against the cage.
Hoejlund avoiding damage as Montgomery throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Montgomery lands a knee to the head.
Hoejlund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Hoejlund looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montgomery throws a knee to the head but misses.
Montgomery is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoejlund looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montgomery putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hoejlund in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Montgomery working Hoejlund over with knees to the body.
Montgomery has Hoejlund pressed against the cage, preventing Hoejlund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Montgomery.
Montgomery with a knee to the head.
Hoejlund is trying to break the clinch but Montgomery has him pressed against the cage.
Hoejlund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Montgomery has him pressed against the cage.
Montgomery prevents a body shot from Hoejlund.
Montgomery scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Montgomery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Montgomery.
Hoejlund wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Hoejlund drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Montgomery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barion Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yussuf Hoejlund.
Montgomery working Hoejlund over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montgomery takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomery.
Hoejlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoejlund fails to pull guard.
Montgomery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Montgomery.
Hoejlund tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery lands a knee to the body.
Hoejlund is looking for a takedown.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoejlund backwards. #T3#
Montgomery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Montgomery scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Hoejlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoejlund lands with a nice body punch.
Hoejlund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montgomery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montgomery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoejlund throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Montgomery counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Montgomery.
Montgomery landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Hoejlund is rocked!
Montgomery working the clinch nicely. Hoejlund is working for position but Montgomery cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hoejlund crumples up against the cage and Montgomery lands two more shots before the ref can save Hoejlund! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Barion Montgomery! |
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Event:
GDL 82: Roughneck VS Winks
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Copeland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Montgomery back to the cage. Copeland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Montgomery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montgomery takes one to the side of the head.
Copeland misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montgomery moves out of range as Copeland strikes.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Copeland lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Montgomery scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Montgomery instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Copeland lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a good knee to the midsection. Copeland won't want to take too many of those.
Copeland throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland 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.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montgomery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Montgomery keeps control of Copeland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Copeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland tries to break free but Montgomery pushes him back against the cage.
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
#BC#
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Copeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Copeland.
Copeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Copeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Copeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Copeland is having none of it.
Copeland misses with a body shot.
Copeland takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Montgomery wants to clinch up but Copeland keeps it at a distance.
Montgomery darts in trying to clinch
and Copeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Montgomery takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Copeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Copeland blocks it.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland stalls.
Montgomery trying to control the position but instead, Copeland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montgomery into the cage.
Copeland takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Kenneth Copeland has been cut.#T3#
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Copeland manages to break the clinch.
Copeland looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range. #CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Montgomery utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
Copeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Copeland is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Montgomery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Montgomery throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Copelands head.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Montgomery looks winded!#BC#
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Copeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Copeland clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barion Montgomery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Copeland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Copeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Montgomery off the cage and back into range.
Copeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Montgomery tries to counter with a clinch but Copeland shakes him off and moves away.
Montgomery defending well as Copeland loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Copeland.#CL2#
Montgomery darts in and clinches Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Copeland.
Copeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Copeland letting Montgomery take a breather here.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Copeland wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Montgomery content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Montgomery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Copeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery tries to stall but Copeland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Montgomery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Montgomery effectively controlling the action here.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copeland blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Copeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
Montgomery connects with a body shot.
Copeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Copeland works Montgomery's body with a nice hook.
Copeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Montgomery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Copeland looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Copeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Copeland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montgomery has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Copeland takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Kenneth Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland cracks Montgomery with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Copeland misses its intended target.
Montgomery throws a counter combo.
Copeland throws a low kick but Montgomery moves out of range easily.
Montgomery slips a straight right by Copeland.
Copeland scores with a punch to the head.
Copeland scores with a jab.
Montgomery is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Copeland rather than just go for the knockout.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Copeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Copeland looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Montgomery tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Copeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Copeland takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Copeland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Copeland scores with a one two! Montgomery had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Copeland throws a nice looking combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Copeland misses the jab.
Montgomery wants to counter the offense by Copeland and move into the clinch position.
Jab, jab by Copeland - just one landing.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Montgomery tries to keep at a distance but Copeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montgomery just leaning against Copeland, taking a breather.
Copeland lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland has had enough of the clinch but Montgomery keeps him there for the moment.
Montgomery has Copeland pressed against the cage, preventing Copeland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Copeland cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
Copeland is looking to break free of the clinch but Montgomery has double underhooks.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Copeland blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Copeland's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Copeland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Copeland forces Montgomery back against the cage and clinches.
Montgomery is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Montgomery connects with a nasty looking knee right to Copeland's face.
Montgomery lands a good knee to the midsection. Copeland won't want to take too many of those.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Copeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Copeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Copeland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Copeland.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Copeland moves away.
Copeland throws a series of punches but Montgomery moves out of range.
Copeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montgomery doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Copeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montgomery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Montgomery misses with a hook. Copeland ducked under it nicely.
Copeland missing with a left hand there. Montgomery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montgomery steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Copeland.
A low kick from Copeland misses #CL2#
and Montgomery counters by moving into the clinch.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery is trying to stall.
A short right from Copeland on the inside. #T1#
Montgomery with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland slows down the pace here.
Montgomery has Copeland pushed against the cage.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery.#T2#
Copeland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montgomery has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Copeland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Copeland lands with a right hand.
Copeland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montgomery swings for the body but Copeland moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland swinging wildly here.
Montgomery throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Copeland is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Copeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Copeland darts in and clinches Montgomery up against the cage.
Montgomery missing with knees to the body.
Copeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Montgomery tries to land knees in the clinch but Copeland avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montgomery with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch.
Copeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montgomery throws out the jab.
Copeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Copeland just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Copeland clinches.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but Copeland blocks with his arms.
Barion Montgomery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Copeland saw that one coming.
Montgomery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Copeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Montgomery.
Copeland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kenneth Copeland is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Copeland has managed to clinch.
Copeland lands with a left to the head.
Montgomery misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Copeland.
#T4#
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Copeland - that landed with a thud.
Copeland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Copeland lands a body punch. #BC#
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Copeland lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Copeland misses with a low kick.
Montgomery misses with a hook.#CL2#
Montgomery has taken the fight to the clinch.
Copeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Copeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
#BC#
Copeland breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Copeland 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Copeland! |
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Event:
GDL 79: Gomez VS Weadababyitsa
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Submission just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Montgomery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Submission in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Submission won't allow Montgomery to sweep him here. #SU2#
Submission stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Submission shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montgomery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Submission's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Submission's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Submission on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montgomery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montgomery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montgomery tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Submission thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Submission controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
More stalling from Submission.
Submission is pushing down on Montgomery's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montgomery is fighting to maintain full guard but Submission has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Submission in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Submission has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Montgomery defend it? Submission steps over the head and cranks it - Montgomery is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Senor Submission! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Montgomery misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Montgomery clinches up against the cage.
Montgomery'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.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Montgomery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee working aggressively here.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Montgomery will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.
Lee trying to stall but Montgomery improves his position.
#T1#
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike.
Lee misses with some punches.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montgomery creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Montgomery lands with a left to the head.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Montgomery with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Lee working aggressively here.
Montgomery lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery scores with a knee to the head.
Lee tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Montgomery.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Montgomery throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montgomery lands with a left to the head.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Montgomery with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montgomery avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
#T4#
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Montgomery looks winded!
Montgomery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montgomery slows down the pace here.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery trying to land knees to the body.
Montgomery tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Lee.
Montgomery trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montgomery into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barion Montgomery dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Montgomery needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Lee has Montgomery up against the cage in a clinch.
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery missing with knees to the body.
Montgomery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Lee avoiding damage as Montgomery throws knees to the body.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Montgomery just leaning against Lee, taking a breather. #T1#
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Montgomery tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery stalling in the clinch.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Montgomery to work.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Montgomery is breathing heavily.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montgomery.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
Lee looking to stall.
Montgomery using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery lands a knee to the head.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee working aggressively here.
#T3#
Lee misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montgomery.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Montgomery missing with knees to the body.
Montgomery throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Montgomery's brow.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montgomery is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Montgomery scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Montgomery with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands an uppercut.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barion Montgomery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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##CL#
Montgomery gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Montgomery.
#CUT2#It looks like Jun Fan Lee has been cut.
Montgomery is pushing Lee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Lee avoiding damage as Montgomery throws knees to the body.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Montgomery.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Montgomery effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Montgomery stalling the fight.
Montgomery continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montgomery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Montgomery throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery fails to land.
Montgomery throws a knee to the head but misses.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Montgomery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montgomery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery looking to stall.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Jun Fan Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Montgomery has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Montgomery is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barion Montgomery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montgomery is defending well for now.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery misses with some punches.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Lee.
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 Jun Fan Lee.
I think Montgomery 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barion Montgomery! |
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