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Event:
JFC 6
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
Walker throws a body punch but Montes moves out of range.
Montes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Montes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Montes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker throws a jab when Montes was well out of range.
Montes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montes ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Walker misses with a straight right. #T1#
Walker throws a series of punches but Montes avoids them all with ease.
Montes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walker misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Montes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Montes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Montes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker takes a swing at Montes's ribcage but misses.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Montes slips the punch.
Montes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montes looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Walker connects with a looping right hand.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Montes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montes.
Montes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Montes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Montes throws out a counter right but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walker misses with a jab to the body
and Montes counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Montes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montes! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Walker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Walker lands with a straight right. Montes didn't see that one coming.
Montes ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Montes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Walker misses.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Montes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montes. Montes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Walker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Montes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Montes walks into a stiff left hand from Walker.
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Walker throws a hook but Montes blocks it.
Montes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimmy Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Montes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walker throws a jab when Montes was well out of range.
Montes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Montes throws out a counter right but Walker avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Walker scores with a one two! Montes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Montes slips a jab from Walker.
Montes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Montes's shoulder, as Montes tries to avoid the shot.
Montes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Montes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Walker misses.
Montes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Walker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker lands a nice hook to Montes's body. Montes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montes can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Walker finds it's way through Montes's defenses.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Walker connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Montes slips under a jab from Walker.
Montes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Montes looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Montes.
Walker misses with a combination
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker lunges at Montes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montes's hand. #T3#
Montes slips a jab from Walker.
Montes moves away from the strike by Walker.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Montes throws out a counter right but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Walker thuds his right hand into Montes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montes! But no joy.
Montes moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Montes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Montes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walker 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Walker! |
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Event:
JFC 5
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Montes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montes.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montes looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Montes misses with an uppercut.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Montes misses.
Montes throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
so Bravo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Montes is keeping the position.#T2#
Bravo trying to control but Montes is working from the bottom.
Bravo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Montes wants to stand but Bravo is controlling the position.
Bravo looking to sit in guard and control but Montes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Montes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bravo is tightening it up a little... Montes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Montes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Montes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bravo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scotty Bravo! |
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Event:
JFC 4
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Rotel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rotel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Montes dodges the punch combination from Rotel.
Rotel misses with a lunging right hand
and Montes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montes lands a right hook to the body.
Rotel misses the jab.
Montes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Montes jabs Rotel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ricky Rotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rotel counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Rotel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Montes sprawling to the canvas! Montes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rotel finish him?!
#ROC2#Montes is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Montes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotel lands a big right hook! Montes looks hurt but is still standing! Rotel lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Montes falls down and Rotel dives in with a huge hammer fist! Montes's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Rotel runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Rotel! Ricky Rotel retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
JFC 3
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Rotel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rotel misses with a double jab.
Montes throws out a counter right but Rotel avoids it with no problem.
Rotel misses with a wild combination.
Montes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montes misses with a wild combination.
Montes misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Rotel.
Ricky Rotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Rotel misses with a hook
and Montes counters with a stiff right hand.
Rotel throws the left hand but Montes avoids the punch easily.
Montes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rotel counters with a three punch combo that has Montes backing up. Montes nods at Rotel to acknowledge the strikes.
Rotel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Montes backs up against the ropes.
Rotel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rotel fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Montes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rotel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Montes.
Rotel cracks Montes with a right hand to the side of the head.#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!#KD#
Rotel scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Montes beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#Montes is rocked!
Rotel is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Rotel shuts the power down on Montes. Lights out, game over! Rotel is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Rotel!
Ricky Rotel is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
JFC 2
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Montes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo wants to clinch but Montes slips to the side
and Montes counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Bravo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bravo trying to stall but Montes improves his position.
#BC#
Montes breaks from the clinch.
Montes slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab by Montes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bravo.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Montes is avoiding it.
Montes misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Bravo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montes defends it nicely.
Leroy Montes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bravo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montes counters with a stiff right hand.
Montes swinging wildly here.
Montes misses with a series of wild punches.
Leroy Montes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Montes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Montes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Bravo misses.
Montes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Montes keeps the fight on the outside.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Montes.
Montes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses
and Montes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bravo darts in trying to clinch
and Montes counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A punch combination from Montes misses.
Montes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bravo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bravo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Montes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montes circles away quickly and effectively.
Bravo misses with a right hand
enabling Montes to counter with a crisp jab.
Montes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montes throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Montes misses with an uppercut. Bravo saw that one coming.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo tries to clinch up
letting Montes counter with a right hand.
Montes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Montes.
Bravo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montes avoids it really well and circles away.
Montes missing with a left hand there. Bravo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Montes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Montes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bravo wants to clinch up but Montes keeps it at a distance.
Bravo misses with a double jab
and Montes counters with a three punch combo that has Bravo backing up. Bravo nods at Montes to acknowledge the strikes.
Bravo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bravo somewhat.
Montes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Leroy Montes is winning the standup battle so far.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Montes, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Montes against the cage but Montes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Montes tried to counter with a leg kick but Bravo avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
Bravo dives in for a single leg takedown but Montes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leroy Montes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo.
Bravo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montes swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Montes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Montes's corner calls for a 1-2. Montes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montes misses the jab.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montes as he avoids it easily.
Montes lands with a big left! Bravo is wobbled badly! Montes comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bravo to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leroy Montes!
Leroy Montes is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
JFC 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Montes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Montes throws a leg kick but Limdix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Limdix feints the counter takedown.
Montes slaps away a takedown attempt from Limdix, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lenny Limdix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montes scores with a nice strike.
Limdix tries to work over Montes's front leg with a kick but Montes checks it.
Montes throws a combination that misses
and Limdix counters with a thumping low kick. #TD2#
Limdix shoots in and gets a takedown into Montes's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limdix is fighting to break Montes's control of his arms but Montes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Limdix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Montes controls Limdix momentarily but Limdix frees himself.
Limdix trying to control but Montes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Montes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Montes trying to control the position.
Limdix sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Montes keeping moving, preventing Limdix from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Limdix.
Leroy Montes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Limdix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Montes. No joy for Limdix on that attempt.
Limdix throws a push kick but Montes slaps the foot to one side.
Montes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leroy Montes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Limdix.
Montes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Limdix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montes counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Limdix with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montes to score with a decent uppercut.
Limdix tries for a takedown but Montes circles away easily
and Montes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#Limdix is rocked!
Limdix doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Montes counters with a crisp one two that drops Limdix! Montes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Limdix to his feet! Limdix is in big trouble!
Limdix is still on wobbly legs! Can Montes finish him?
Limdix loses concentration momentarily and Montes pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Limdix crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Montes finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leroy Montes! |
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Event:
XFC 34: Bravo vs Justice
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Montes throws a series of punches but Short avoids them all with ease.
Short doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montes wants it to stay on the feet.
As Short backs off Montes throws a huge counter combo but Short manages to avoid it all.
Nice cross by Montes.
Montes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montes misses with a leg kick.
Montes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Short moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montes throws a right and a left that Short avoids nicely.
Short with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Short tries for a takedown but Montes circles away easily
and Montes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Short throws a head kick but Montes moves out of range.
Short throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Short moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Montes throws a one two combo.
A jab from Montes finds it's way through Short's defenses. #ROC2#Short is rocked!
Short misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montes.
Short walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Short is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#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!
Short misses with a takedown
and Montes counters with a stiff right hand.
Short fails with the takedown
and Montes counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Short shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montes's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Short's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Short slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Montes is adopting a defensive guard.
Short seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Montes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montes can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Short with a flurry of punches that miss.
Short looking to pass the guard.
Short trying to control but Montes is working from the bottom.
Short is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Short passes into half guard.
Montes trying to control here.
#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.#SUB2#
Montes has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Short escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Short!
Montes tries to control but Short manages to take his back.
Will Short go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Montes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Short is looking to control Montes but Montes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Montes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Short tries to clinch up.
Short shoots and misses
and Montes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Short takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leroy Montes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Short misses the body punch
and Montes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Short fails with a takedown attempt.
Short looks for a takedown but Montes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Short. 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.
Montes connects with the punch.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Montes has knocked Short down with a huge combo! Montes steps away and waves a wobbly Short back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Montes keeps the fight on the outside.
Montes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Short swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montes counters with a left and a right that stings Short.
Short goes for a double leg but Montes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montes continues to drive forward.#BC#
Short manages to break the clinch.
Leroy Montes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Short shoots in looking for a takedown. Montes tries to sprawl out of it but Short keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Short shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montes as he jumps to the side.
Montes unleashes a big counter combination but Short bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Montes looks to land a combination but Short avoids it well. #T2#
Short shoots and misses
and Montes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Short thinking.
Montes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montes.
Short is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Montes moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Montes!
Leroy Montes is the new lightweight champion! |
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