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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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156 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Esteban Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya Rivera throws a jab when Delgado was well out of range.
Montoya Rivera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Delgado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delgado shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Delgado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Montoya Rivera looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera is staying active underneath Delgado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Montoya Rivera keeping hold of Delgado's head, controlling as best he can.
Delgado wants to take a breather but Montoya Rivera is having none of it.
Delgado throwing shots but Montoya Rivera is blocking nicely.
Delgado is trying to control the action in half guard but Montoya Rivera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Esteban Delgado.
Delgado misses with a takedown
and Montoya Rivera counters with an outside leg kick.
Delgado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delgado has his takedown stuffed
and Delgado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delgado checks a low kick from Montoya Rivera.
Delgado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montoya Rivera as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delgado missing with a left hand there. Montoya Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delgado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montoya Rivera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delgado's knee momentarily.
Delgado lands a glancing blow to the side of Montoya Rivera's head.
Montoya Rivera fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya Rivera jabs at Delgado's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera looks for the body kick but Delgado saw that one coming.
Montoya Rivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montoya Rivera wants it to stay on the feet.
Montoya Rivera scores with a decent looking hook.
Delgado fails with a takedown attempt.
Montoya Rivera throws a front kick aimed at Delgado's knee but Delgado avoids it well.
Delgado fails with the takedown.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montoya Rivera as he jumps to the side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Montoya Rivera enables Delgado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Montoya Rivera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Delgado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delgado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado being controlled here momentarily.
Delgado wants to control from the top but Montoya Rivera keeps moving.
Delgado throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delgado trying to control but Montoya Rivera is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Esteban Delgado has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Montoya Rivera misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Delgado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Delgado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Montoya Rivera misses with a low kick.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya Rivera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delgado.
Delgado shoots and misses
enabling Montoya Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delgado jabs Montoya Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Delgado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montoya Rivera connects with a nice looking jab.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montoya Rivera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook to the side of Delgado's head but Delgado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montoya Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Delgado pushes him off.
Delgado moves out of range of the body kick.
Delgado shoots and misses
and Montoya Rivera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delgado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montoya Rivera throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera tests Delgado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Delgado avoids the body shot from Montoya Rivera.
Nice takedown defense from Montoya Rivera. No joy for Delgado on that attempt.
Delgado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montoya Rivera swivels and escapes.
Montoya Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delgado was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya Rivera.
Delgado dodges the punch combination from Montoya Rivera.
Delgado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Montoya Rivera did well to prevent Delgado getting side control.
Delgado is keen to just control but Montoya Rivera is a slippery customer.
Montoya Rivera tries to get to full guard but Delgado has control of the leg.
Montoya Rivera trying to control but Delgado postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado trying to control the action but Montoya Rivera is working from the bottom.
Montoya Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Delgado controlling the action here.
Montoya Rivera is staying active underneath Delgado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Still in half guard, Delgado seems content to control.
Montoya Rivera is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Esteban Delgado just wasn't active enough.
Montoya Rivera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montoya Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Delgado is just out of range.
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Delgado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montoya Rivera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Montoya Rivera gets caught napping as Delgado dives in and scores a takedown. Montoya Rivera manages to retain guard.
Delgado wants to pass the guard but Montoya Rivera is keeping the position.
Delgado passes Montoya Rivera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Delgado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Montoya Rivera is not content to let Delgado control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delgado is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Montoya Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.
Delgado is stalling here. Montoya Rivera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Delgado seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Montoya Rivera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban Delgado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Delgado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delgado sprawls well. Delgado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montoya Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Delgado fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Montoya Rivera.
Delgado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montoya Rivera is fending him off so far but Delgado persists. Nope, Montoya Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Delgado with a poor takedown
and Montoya Rivera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delgado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Delgado or perhaps it was just good defense by Montoya Rivera which made him look bad.
Montoya Rivera stuffs the takedown.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montoya Rivera but Montoya Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook to the side of Delgado's head but Delgado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delgado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montoya Rivera.
Delgado shoots in and drives through. Montoya Rivera sprawls well.
Montoya Rivera throws a right and a left that Delgado avoids nicely.
Delgado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Delgado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montoya Rivera.
Delgado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera misses with a hook.
Delgado staying out of range there.
Montoya Rivera shoots and misses
and Delgado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delgado.
Montoya Rivera is adopting a defensive guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera keeping full guard, as Delgado tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Delgado is stalling in the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jose Luis Montoya Rivera wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice jab there from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera motions for Delgado to come forward. Montoya Rivera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya Rivera misses with a straight left.
Delgado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montoya Rivera swivels and escapes.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a double leg but Delgado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montoya Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Delgado is just out of range.
Delgado has his takedown stuffed
and Montoya Rivera counters with an inside leg kick.
Delgado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montoya Rivera counters with an outside leg kick.
Delgado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya Rivera.
Delgado shoots in looking for a takedown. Montoya Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Delgado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montoya Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Esteban Delgado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montoya Rivera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera throws a series of punches but Delgado moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montoya Rivera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado closes the distance and clinches up with Montoya Rivera, looking for a takedown. Delgado pushes Montoya Rivera against the cage but Montoya Rivera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Montoya Rivera tries to clinch up but Delgado circles away and keeps his distance.
Montoya Rivera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Delgado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delgado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Delgado showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delgado is just content to waste time from the top position. Montoya Rivera takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montoya Rivera is looking for a triangle but Delgado pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Delgado 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Esteban Delgado!
An out of breath Esteban Delgado 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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energy
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hype
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RATING
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