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Event:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
TheNoseBleeds shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense. #CL#
TheNoseBleeds gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Montgomery pulls guard successfully.
TheNoseBleeds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TheNoseBleeds working some strikes from top position.
Montgomery 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.
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.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing TheNoseBleeds from controlling successfully.
Montgomery wants to sweep here but TheNoseBleeds controlling him for the moment.
TheNoseBleeds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
TheNoseBleeds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
TheNoseBleeds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Montgomery is looking for a triangle but TheNoseBleeds pushes his legs off easily.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
TheNoseBleeds lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Montgomery 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.
TheNoseBleeds stands up over Montgomery, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
TheNoseBleeds is in close to Montgomery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montgomery looking to hit a scissor sweep but TheNoseBleeds is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Montgomery has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. TheNoseBleeds is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Montgomery.
TheNoseBleeds lands some shots froms side control.
TheNoseBleeds lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
TheNoseBleeds looks up at the clock and then as Montgomery takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, TheNoseBleeds smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Montgomery is looking to regain half guard here but TheNoseBleeds keeps moving and retains side control.
Montgomery takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
TheNoseBleeds creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
TheNoseBleeds working the body and head with strikes.
Montgomery taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#Montgomery is rocked!#T2#
TheNoseBleeds cracks Montgomery with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! TheNoseBleeds immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Montgomery is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by TheNoseBleeds!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
A very excited looking WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
KIFC 94-
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Personal Space misses.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but Personal Space shows good takedown defense.
Montgomery takes a swing at Personal Space's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Personal Space throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Personal Space.
Montgomery lands with a right hand.
Personal Space lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Personal Space throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery misses with a hook.
Montgomery throws a jab but it's blocked by Personal Space.
Personal Space looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Personal Space keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Personal Space.
Personal Space tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montgomery was well out of range. Poor timing from Personal Space.
Personal Space just misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Personal Space is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Personal Space circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Personal Space avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Personal Space moves away.#T1#
Montgomery punishes Personal Space's body with a nice straight punch.
Phillip Personal Space is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Personal Space slips a straight right by Montgomery.
Montgomery slips under a jab.#CL2#
Personal Space clinches up with Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage.
Personal Space misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Personal Space.
Montgomery is trying to break free.
Personal Space lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Personal Space tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montgomery has been working on his balance at PhoQus Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Personal Space.
Montgomery can't get the takedown.
Montgomery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Personal Space scores with a hook to the body.
Montgomery wants to take the fight to the mat but Personal Space manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Personal Space's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Personal Space's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Personal Space pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Personal Space defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut
and Personal Space counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Personal Space.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Personal Space moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery clobbers Personal Space with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Personal Space misses the jab.
Montgomery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montgomery throws a shot to the body.
Personal Space misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Personal Space steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Personal Space counters with a straight right hand.
Montgomery throws a nice looking combination but Personal Space bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Personal Space throws out a counter right but Montgomery avoids it with no problem.
Personal Space dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Personal Space slaps away a takedown attempt from Montgomery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Montgomery throws a sloppy body shot
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Personal Space slips under a jab.
Montgomery lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Personal Space takes one on the button.#T3#
Personal Space ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Personal Space is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Personal Space has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Personal Space.
Personal Space gets underhooks to prevent Montgomery's takedown attempt.
Montgomery is trying to force a seperation but Personal Space has the dominant position.
Personal Space lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Personal Space.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Personal Space just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Personal Space forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Personal Space lands a body shot in the clinch.
Personal Space scores with a shoulder strike.
Personal Space lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montgomery.
Personal Space lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Personal Space.
Montgomery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Personal Space leaning against his opponent.
Personal Space lands a body shot. #T4#
Good body shot from Personal Space.
A hook to the body from Personal Space.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Personal Space lands a right hand.
Personal Space working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Personal Space stops a takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Personal Space as the two fighters clinch.
Montgomery letting Personal Space take a breather here.
Personal Space lands a body punch.
Montgomery can't break the clinch.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Personal Space avoiding damage.
Montgomery is trying to drag Personal Space to the mat but Personal Space just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Personal Space.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Personal Space dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Personal Space moves away.
Montgomery sizes up Personal Space with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Montgomery gets tackled into the cage by Personal Space. Personal Space maintains the clinch.
Personal Space lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Personal Space.
Personal Space keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montgomery's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Personal Space.
A short uppercut from Personal Space.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Personal Space just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery wants to take the fight to the mat but Personal Space manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery jumps guard but Personal Space stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Personal Space.
A right hook to the body lands for Personal Space.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Personal Space presses Montgomery against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Montgomery wants to take the fight to the mat but Personal Space manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Personal Space scores with a nice hook to the head.
Personal Space works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Personal Space working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Personal Space lands with a light punch inside.
Personal Space makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Personal Space.
Personal Space lands a body shot.
A short right from Personal Space on the inside.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Personal Space smiles and moves away.
Personal Space uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Personal Space looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Claus Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Personal Space throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Personal Space throws a lazy right hand but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Personal Space lands a big right hand that sends Montgomery crashing to the mat! Personal Space stays standing though and waves Montgomery back to his feet!
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Personal Space scores with a shot to the body.
Personal Space fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montgomery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montgomery walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Montgomery limp body while Personal Space jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phillip Personal Space!
Phillip Personal Space seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KIFC 90-
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Ganozri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Mo Ganozri has been cut.
Montgomery connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ganozri momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Montgomery. Beautiful body shot.
Ganozri throws a sloppy head kick
and Montgomery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Montgomery closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ganozri did well to prevent Montgomery getting side control.
Montgomery wants to pass the guard but Ganozri is defending well.
Ganozri is staying active underneath Montgomery, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ganozri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montgomery.
Ganozri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ganozri has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Montgomery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Ganozri is trying to get back to full guard.
Montgomery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Montgomery is keen to just control but Ganozri is a slippery customer.
Montgomery has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Montgomery trying to mount his opponent but Ganozri defends it.
Ganozri is looking to improve his position.
Montgomery working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Montgomery looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ganozri wants to control but Montgomery is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Montgomery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Montgomery winds up and cracks Ganozri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Montgomery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganozri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montgomery is working away from the top position though.
Montgomery is nestled in close to Ganozri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#That has opened up Mo Ganozri's cut even more.#T3#
Ganozri wants to get back to full guard.
Montgomery has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Montgomery slips a nice elbow through Ganozri's hands, connecting with Ganozri's forehead.
Montgomery is thwarting Ganozri's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Montgomery connects with a nice short shot to Ganozri's temple.
Montgomery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Montgomery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ganozri is positioning himself well to prevent Montgomery advancing to mount.
Ganozri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montgomery.
Ganozri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Montgomery scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#The cut above Mo Ganozri's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Montgomery thows a huge punch but Ganozri dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Montgomery connects with a nice short shot to Ganozri's temple. #CUT#Mo Ganozri's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mo Ganozri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Claus Montgomery!
A relieved looking Claus 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:
KIFC 77
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montgomery jumps guard but Smith stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montgomery has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Bob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claus Montgomery.
A frustrated look appears on Montgomery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith pushes Montgomery back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Claus Montgomery has been cut.
Montgomery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Montgomery's ribcage.
Montgomery looks winded!
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Montgomery won't want to take too many of those.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Montgomery won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Smith drops Montgomery with a big knee straight up the middle! Montgomery is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
BAM! Smith delivers a spinning backfist that drops Montgomery like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bob Smith!
Our winner, Bob Smith, 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:
KIFC 64
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Flamenco Jr takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr throws a right and a left that Montgomery avoids nicely.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flamenco Jr as he jumps to the side.
Flamenco Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montgomery counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flamenco Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flamenco Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flamenco Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Montgomery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montgomery throws the left hand but Flamenco Jr avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Montgomery fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flamenco Jr sprawls well initially but Montgomery persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flamenco Jr taking some punishment here, with Montgomery in his half guard.
Flamenco Jr wants to control but Montgomery is keeping busy.
Flamenco Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Montgomery wants to take a breather but Flamenco Jr is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Flamenco Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Montgomery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Flamenco Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Flamenco Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montgomery pulls his head out easily.
Flamenco Jr trying to control here.
Montgomery takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flamenco Jr tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.#SUB#
Flamenco Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Montgomery is trying to control the action in half guard but Flamenco Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flamenco Jr taking some punishment here, with Montgomery in his half guard. #SUB#
Flamenco Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Flamenco Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montgomery on the ground.#SUB#
Flamenco Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Flamenco Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montgomery pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Flamenco Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montgomery is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flamenco Jr is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Montgomery there. #T3#
Well, if Montgomery is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Montgomery connects with a nice short shot to Flamenco Jr's temple. #SUB#
Flamenco Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Montgomery working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Montgomery landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Montgomery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flamenco Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montgomery working the head and body with strikes.
Flamenco Jr is looking for a sweep. Montgomery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montgomery trying to control the action but Flamenco Jr is working from the bottom. #T4#
Montgomery moves into full mount! Flamenco Jr won't be happy about that!
Flamenco Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Montgomery there. #SUB#
Flamenco Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Montgomery working over Flamenco Jr with some ground and pound. Flamenco Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Montgomery drops an elbow to the side of Flamenco Jr's head.
Flamenco Jr tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Montgomery there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flamenco Jr is in trouble now - Montgomery has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flamenco Jr's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Montgomery dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Flamenco Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Flamenco Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Montgomery lands with a straight right. Flamenco Jr didn't see that one coming.
Flamenco Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Flamenco Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Flamenco Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Flamenco Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Flamenco Jr 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. #SUB#
Flamenco Jr is looking for a triangle but Montgomery pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Flamenco Jr is looking for a triangle here but Montgomery uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Montgomery trying to control the action but Flamenco Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Montgomery scoring with punches and elbows.
Flamenco Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Montgomery connects with a decent elbow.
Montgomery works to advance to full mount. Flamenco Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Montgomery is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Flamenco Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Flamenco Jr is rocked!
Flamenco Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Montgomery cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Flamenco Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flamenco Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Montgomery drops a big elbow. That's hurt Flamenco Jr! More shots from Montgomery and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claus Montgomery!
A relieved looking Claus 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonzarelli manages to avoid it.
Montgomery scores with a body shot.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
Montgomery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Montgomery gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fonzarelli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonzarelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Montgomery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fonzarelli defends well.
Fonzarelli works over Montgomery with some ground and pound from guard.
Montgomery is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery striking off his back but it's not causing Fonzarelli any problems.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Fonzarelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Montgomery 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.
Fonzarelli passes Montgomery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fonzarelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Montgomery is looking to improve his position.
Fonzarelli is nestled in close to Montgomery, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fonzarelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Montgomery misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Montgomery wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fonzarelli connects with a nice short shot to Montgomery's temple. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fonzarelli lands a nice short elbow.
Fonzarelli is trying to control the action in half guard but Montgomery is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli winds up and cracks Montgomery with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fonzarelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Montgomery has hold of Fonzarelli's hands but Fonzarelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fonzarelli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montgomery tries to get to full guard but Fonzarelli has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
Fonzarelli drops an elbow to the side of Montgomery's head. #T3#
Fonzarelli winds up and cracks Montgomery with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fonzarelli winds up and cracks Montgomery with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fonzarelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Montgomery tries to roll over but Fonzarelli keeps him under control.
Fonzarelli working over Montgomery with some ground and pound. Montgomery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Fonzarelli.
Montgomery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep. Fonzarelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fonzarelli working over Montgomery with some ground and pound. Montgomery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fonzarelli working over Montgomery with some ground and pound. Montgomery looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fonzarelli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fonzarelli slips a nice elbow through Montgomery's hands, connecting with Montgomery's forehead.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep. Fonzarelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fonzarelli trying to control from half guard but Montgomery is working away.
Fonzarelli wants to free his trapped foot but Montgomery is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Still in half guard, Fonzarelli seems content to control.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli is thwarting Montgomery's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fonzarelli lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery wants to sweep but Fonzarelli has passed to side control!
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Montgomery to see if he's OK.
Fonzarelli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fonzarelli is working Montgomery over with some ground and pound from side control.
Montgomery is trying to get back to half guard.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Author Fonzarelli 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonzarelli moves away.
Fonzarelli shoots in looking for a takedown but Montgomery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fonzarelli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Fonzarelli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fonzarelli lands in his opponent's guard.
Fonzarelli wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
Fonzarelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Author Fonzarelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fonzarelli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Fonzarelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Montgomery has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fonzarelli has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom here.
Fonzarelli is putting a hurting on Montgomery here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Fonzarelli working the ground and pound from side control.
Fonzarelli working the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli trying to control the position but Montgomery is working away.
Fonzarelli is working Montgomery over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fonzarelli landing strikes.
Fonzarelli is looking to take a break and control but Montgomery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fonzarelli working away.
Fonzarelli trying to control the action but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Montgomery is looking to reverse the position.
Montgomery sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Well, if Fonzarelli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fonzarelli 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.
Fonzarelli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fonzarelli drops an elbow to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Montgomery gets back to full guard.
Fonzarelli postures up and lands a big shot to Montgomery's brow.
Fonzarelli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonzarelli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Fonzarelli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fonzarelli tries to pass to full mount but Montgomery defends it.
Montgomery throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Montgomery is refusing to be controlled, as Fonzarelli sits in half guard.
Fonzarelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fonzarelli is looking to take a break and control but Montgomery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montgomery tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fonzarelli connects with a nice short shot to Montgomery's temple. #T4#
Ground and pound from Fonzarelli.
Montgomery is staying active underneath Fonzarelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fonzarelli wants to free his trapped foot but Montgomery is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Montgomery moves into full guard.
Fonzarelli preventing the sweep.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Fonzarelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fonzarelli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Author Fonzarelli dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fonzarelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonzarelli dives in for a single leg takedown but Montgomery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Fonzarelli has hold of one of Montgomery's legs. Montgomery is fighting the takedown attempt but Fonzarelli gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fonzarelli forces his way into half guard.
Fonzarelli works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fonzarelli lands a heavy elbow.
Montgomery is trying to escape the mount.
Fonzarelli wants to control the pace but Montgomery is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is in a horrible position here. Fonzarelli smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Montgomery keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of good shots and Montgomery has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fonzarelli scores with punches to the body.
Fonzarelli has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Montgomery. #ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
Fonzarelli doesn't have the hooks in and Montgomery manages to turn into his guard.
Montgomery is still in real trouble! Can Fonzarelli finish him?
Fonzarelli has his hands on Montgomery's head, controlling the position.
Montgomery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonzarelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fonzarelli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Montgomery seems to have recovered his senses.
Fonzarelli 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.
Fonzarelli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Montgomery actively working from the bottom here.
Montgomery tries to roll over but Fonzarelli keeps him under control.
Montgomery regains full guard. Nicely done.
Montgomery is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of digs.
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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fonzarelli controls the pace.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
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.#T3#
Montgomery trying to keep a closed guard but Fonzarelli is proving a slippery customer.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonzarelli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Montgomery bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fonzarelli's guard. #REVB#
Fonzarelli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fonzarelli moves nicely into side control.
Fonzarelli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fonzarelli working the ground and pound.
Montgomery takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Claus Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Montgomery is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Fonzarelli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fonzarelli prefers to stall for the moment though.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep.
Fonzarelli in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Montgomery looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fonzarelli turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Zullu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Zullu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zullu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Montgomery is trying to improve his position.
Montgomery is working hard here to advance position.
Montgomery is trying to control Zullu's posture but Zullu avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zullu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Montgomery tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Montgomery is trying to control Zullu's posture but Zullu avoids it. #SUB2#
Zullu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Montgomery wants to get back to his feet but Zullu drags him back down.
Montgomery is trying to get back to half 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.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zullu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montgomery keeps working.
Montgomery is looking to reverse the position.
Zullu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Montgomery is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zullu off and has taken his back!
Will Montgomery go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Zullu right now.
Montgomery is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Montgomery gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Montgomery gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Montgomery apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Montgomery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zullu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zullu looks for a takedown but Montgomery sprawls well.
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zullu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to avoid it but Zullu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montgomery to the ground. Montgomery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montgomery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zullu at a distance.
Zullu looks winded!#T3#
Zullu tries to clinch there but Montgomery circles away.
Montgomery scores with a jab to the head.
Zullu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montgomery cracks Zullu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Montgomery darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zullu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Montgomery scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Zullu is rocked!
Montgomery drops Zullu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Zullu! Montgomery dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claus Montgomery!
Our winner, Claus 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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