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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Montana misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Montana with a body shot.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montana at a distance.
Montana tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
Montana throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Montana throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Montana swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sanchez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Montana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montana loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montana. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Montana throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montana misses with a double jab
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
Montana is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sanchez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Montana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Montana avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Montana down.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Montana down.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montana misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Montana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montana misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Montana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Montana has been cut.
Montana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez cracks Montana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Montana throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Montana misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Montana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Montana's head.
Montana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montana is breathing heavily.#T3#
Montana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montana misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Montana's guard.
Sanchez wants to stand but Montana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montana's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sanchez has passed into side control.
#T4#
Montana tries to bench press Sanchez off him but Sanchez keeps the position.
Montana is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez tries to stand but Montana is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diego Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montana misses with the combination.
Montana throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Montana's cut.
That's time! Montana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Montana should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Montana.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Montana misses with a hook to the body
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Montana lands the left hand.
Montana lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Montana.
Montana swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Montana looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range. #T1#
Montana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montana throws a body shot but no joy.
Montana doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
Montana fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Montana's head.
Montana shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Montana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montana down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Sanchez.
Montana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Sanchez lands a big head kick that sends Montana tumbling to the mat! Sanchez takes a step backwards and waves Montana back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Montana is rocked!
Sanchez lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Montana falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sanchez dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Sanchez! |
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Event:
GDL 137: Reed VS Chisaki
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall lands a head shot.
Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Hall defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montana tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall lunges at Montana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montana's hand.
Montana lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henry Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Montana moves away and avoids it.
Montana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montana slips a straight right by Hall.
Montana takes one to the chin there.
Montana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Hall throws out a counter right but Montana avoids it with no problem.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target. #T2#
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Montana throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
A left and a right from Montana both land. Nice combination.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Montana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Montana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Montana there.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Montana cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.#T3#
Hall moves away from the strike by Montana.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Montana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Montana.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Montana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
As Hall looks to move away, Montana throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Montana needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montana connects with a looping right hand.
Montana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Montana misses with a hook.
Montana throws an off balance right hand
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Montana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Montana has been cut.
Hall throws a sloppy body shot
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montana misses with a looping right.
Montana misses with a straight right.
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 Joe Montana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
Hall slips a straight right by Montana.
Hall tries to bum rush Montana with a series of wild strikes but Montana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montana is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Montana - just one landing.
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montana on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Montana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Hall.#T1#
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Montana shoots in.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana with a jab.
A jab from Hall misses.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
letting Montana counter with a right hand.
Hall moves out of range as Montana strikes.
Hall lands a jab.
Joe Montana is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall misses with a hook
and Montana counters with a straight right hand.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Montana misses with a hook.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
Montana lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Hall misses
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Montana.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Montana. Those never looked like landing.
Montana throws a big shot that misses.
Hall scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range.
Hall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Montana swings widly with a right hand
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Hall.
Montana slips under a jab.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montana counters with a series of strikes. Hall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Montana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Montana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Montana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Montana slips under a jab.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Montana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall throws a hook but Montana avoids it easily.
Montana throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Montana.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montana scrambles back to his feet.
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 Joe Montana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R3#
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
Montana defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Montana misses the target.
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall digs a good hook to Montana's body.
Hall throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montana dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Montana throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.#T1#
Montana misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Montana lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall cracks Montana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Montana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana.
Hall is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Montana. #T2#
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Montana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A cross from Montana lands.
Montana scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Hall tries to clinch
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montana throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall moves away from the strike by Montana.
Jab by Montana.#T3#
Montana walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Montana misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana misses with an elbow over the top.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. #TD#
Montana pulls guard effortlessly.
Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Montana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Henry Hall just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R4#
Montana cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hall misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Montana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Montana throws a big counter combination but Hall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall cracks Montana with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Montana misses.
Nice shot lands for Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montana misses with a hook.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montana is looking to counter punch.
Montana lands with a nice combination. Hall backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Montana throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Montana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montana misses with a looping left.
Montana lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Montana, as that shot connected.
Montana misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
Montana looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Montana blocks a jab.
Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall digs a good hook to Montana's body.
The fighters circling - Montana throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Hall throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Montana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montana eats them both and turns towards Hall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Hall rushes Montana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Montana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Montana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall works on Montana's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Montana jumps guard but Hall stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Montana throws an elbow but misses.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hall is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Montana looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Montana tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana.
Montana tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
Hall stalling against the cage.
Henry Hall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Montana manages to break the clinch.
Montana blocks a jab.
Hall lands the left hand.
Hall moves to clinch but Montana breaks away
and Montana counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall thuds a left hand into Montana's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana throws a combination. Hall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donk. Montana catches Hall right on the button with a cross.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montana.#ROC2#Montana is rocked!
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Montana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montana thinking.
Montana seems to have got his legs back now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Montana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Montana lands a jab.#T2#
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Montana connects with the punch.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Montana misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. Montana will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Montana sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall scores with a punch to the head.
Montana slips a jab from Hall.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montana momentarily.
Montana scores with a punch to the head.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.#T3#
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall lands a jab.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall misses with a combination
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana lands with a nice body punch.
Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hall misses.
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montana in his tracks.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.#T4#
Montana throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Montana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Hall throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range.
Montana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montana throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Montana misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
Henry Hall is the new light heavyweight champion!
Henry Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GDL 132: Schmidt VS Egypt
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick from Wolfe lands but Montana takes it in his stride.
Wolfe tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Wolfe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick from Wolfe.
Montana blocks the body kick.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe wants to land a leg kick but Montana is out of range.
Wolfe throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Montana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wolfe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montana throws out a counter right but Wolfe avoids it with no problem.
Carbon Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe 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.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolfe throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Montana counters with a nice right hand that sends Wolfe toppling to the canvas! Wolfe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Montana finish him?!#ROC2#Wolfe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana throws an overhand right that has Wolfe reeling! Montana follows up with more punches and Wolfe is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Montana!
In defeat, Carbon Wolfe stepped up to the mic, saying '...'. |
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Event:
GDL 119: Yuld VS Mayer
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Carouthers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carouthers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montana defends it nicely.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carouthers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana lands a jab to the head.
Carouthers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montana defends it nicely.#T1#
Montana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montana scores with a jab to the head.
Carouthers throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it.
Carouthers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montana finds it's way round the side to connect with Carouthers's head.
Carouthers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Carouthers.
Montana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Montana sends Carouthers crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Montana is motioning to the referee to let Carouthers up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Carouthers is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carouthers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carouthers is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
Carouthers walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Montana swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Montana! |
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Event:
GDL 112: Scott VS Biden
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
A cross from Montana lands.
Montana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A big left from Montana misses.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Sonny Bill Williams has been cut.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams jabs Montana right on the nose. Montana blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for Montana.#CL#
Montana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Montana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montana throws an elbow that misses.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montana to keep the fight standing.
Williams is working for takedown but Montana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joe Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Bill Williams.
Montana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Montana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Montana.
#T1#
Williams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Montana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams wants a takedown.
Montana gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Montana throws an elbow but it misses.
Montana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Montana is defending well.
Montana scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Montana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Montana scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Montana gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Montana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Montana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams's coach down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (15 COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Montana.
The referee calls for Montana to work.
Montana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montana misses with an elbow strike.
Montana lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Williams jumps guard but Montana stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Montana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montana.
Montana prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Montana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Montana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Montana - that landed with a thud.
Williams looks winded!
A bit of stalling here from Montana.
Williams tries for a takedown but Montana manages to get underhooks.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Montana.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana.
Montana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
A short right from Montana.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Montana is controlling him.
Montana prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Montana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Montana lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Montana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Bill Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Montana.
Montana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Montana, as that shot connected.
Williams is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams throws a right hand that Montana ducks under and follows up with a left that Montana also avoids with ease.
Montana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Williams is rocked!
Montana measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Williams! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joe Montana! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Tennessy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montana takes a swing at Tennessy's ribcage but misses.
Tennessy misses with a jab to the body
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Tennessy digs a good hook to Montana's body.
Tennessy lands a jab to the nose.
Tennessy 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.
Montana scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Tony Tennessy has been cut.
Montana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tennessy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tennessy as he avoids it easily.
Montana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tennessy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tennessy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Montana dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Montana! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Montana moves out of range as Junior strikes.
Junior closes the distance but Montana moves to the side
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Montana throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Montana lands a really nice looking cross but Junior seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Montana as he connects with a hook.
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Montana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Montana. That snapped Junior's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior fails with the takedown
and Montana counters with a right hand from hell and Junior is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Montana! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Burnside takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burnside throws a lazy body kick
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Michael Burnside has been cut.
Montana lands a head shot.
Montana blocks the body kick.
Burnside looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Montana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Montana cracks Burnside with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Burnside looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Montana finish him?
#ROC#Burnside is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BAM! Montana delivers a spinning backfist that drops Burnside like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Joe Montana!
Michael Burnside spoke after the fight, saying 'He's a better fighter than me ngl xoxo'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Montana connects with a body shot that sends Monkey's belly button to the back.
Montana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monkey. Monkey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Montana scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montana swivels and escapes.
Montana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monkey fails with a takedown attempt.
Montana connects with a body shot.
Montana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monkey feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey shoots for a double leg takedown but Montana sprawls well. He's pushed Monkey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friendly Monkey.#KD#
Montana feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Monkey sprawling to the canvas! Monkey rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Montana finish him?!
#ROC#Monkey is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Monkey falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Montana!
In defeat, Friendly Monkey stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was robbed '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Burnside looks for the body kick but Montana saw that one coming.
Michael Burnside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burnside takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burnside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burnside looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Montana moves into the clinch.
Burnside tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
Burnside being controlled against the cage.
Burnside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana prevents a body shot from Burnside.
Nice body punch from Montana.
Burnside tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Burnside back against the cage.
Burnside tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burnside goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Montana pulls Burnside into guard.
Burnside is looking to stand up but Montana won't let him.
Montana is pulling down on Burnside's head to control his posture. #T1#
Burnside wants to stand but Montana has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Montana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burnside stacks Montana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burnside!
Montana tries to buck Burnside off but Burnside is having none of it.
Montana tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Montana tries to roll but Burnside sticks to his back.
Montana is trying to get back to his feet but Burnside has full control of the position and if anything, Montana has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Montana tries to escape the position.
Montana keeps the fight on the ground as Burnside tries to escape.
I really don't envy Montana right now.
#T3#
Burnside is trying to stand.
I really don't envy Montana right now.
Montana is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana wants to get back to his feet.
Burnside not allowing Montana to control his hands.
Burnside wants to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montana holding both Burnside 's hands and preventing any damage.
Montana tries to break free.
Burnside is not going to allow Montana to sit and survive in this position.
Montana is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana keeps the fight on the ground as Burnside tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Burnside dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burnside gets tackled into the cage by Montana. Montana maintains the clinch. #BC#
Montana breaks the clinch.
Montana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burnside avoids it really well and circles away.
Montana shoots in for a double leg but Burnside sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burnside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Montana shoots in looking for a takedown but Burnside manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Montana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Montana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burnside pushes Montana away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Montana gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Montana stands up and beckons Burnside to his feet.
Burnside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Montana moves into the clinch.
Montana is working for takedown but Burnside is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burnside tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burnside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Burnside misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnside tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
Montana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Montana jumps guard but Burnside stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burnside can't find room to land a body shot as Montana controls the action.
Burnside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burnside tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montana is trying to drag Burnside to the mat but Burnside just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montana prevents a body shot from Burnside.
Montana digs a right hand into Burnside's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burnside's gas tank.
Burnside can't find room to land a body shot as Montana controls the action.
Burnside tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
Montana lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC#
Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Montana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burnside!
Montana controls the position.
Burnside wants to get back to his feet.
Burnside is breathing heavily.
Montana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnside is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Montana is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Burnside wants to get back to his feet but Montana drags him back down.#T3#
Montana 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. #SUB#
Montana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Montana stands up.
Montana misses with a body kick.
Montana moves out of range as Burnside throws a body kick.
Burnside tries to land a front kick but Montana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Montana has managed to clinch.
Montana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Montana jumps guard.
#SU2#
Montana is working an open guard so Burnside takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Burnside misses with a body kick.
Montana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burnside avoids it really well and circles away.
Burnside counters with a body kick.
Michael Burnside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burnside takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Michael Burnside has been cut.
Burnside goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Montana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Burnside tries to keep at a distance but Montana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burnside goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Montana manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Montana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burnside uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Montana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Burnside's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burnside looks for the body kick but Montana saw that one coming. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burnside enables Montana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burnside manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burnside wants to stand and escape but Montana is having none of it.
Montana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnside is keeping the position for now.
Montana stops Burnside from standing up.
Montana trying to control but Burnside is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montana 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Montana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Burnside pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burnside goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Montana throws a big counter combination but Burnside scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burnside throws a wild body kick that Montana sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Montana moves into the clinch.
Burnside misses with a punch to the body.
Montana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burnside pulls his leg out and moves away.
Montana thuds a left hand into Burnside's body.
Burnside takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Montana has managed to clinch.
Burnside tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Burnside back against the cage. #TD#
Montana pulls guard.
Montana is pulling down on Burnside's head to control his posture. #T2#
Montana's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Montana wants to hit a sweep here but Burnside passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Montana there!
Montana controls the position.#T3#
Montana working to try and regain half guard.
Montana reaches up and holds on to Burnside to control the position.
Montana is desperately trying to improve his position but Burnside has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Montana wants to hold on but Burnside pushes him away.
Joe Montana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana tries to reverse the position but Burnside maintains control.
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 Joe Montana.
I think Montana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Montana!
Michael Burnside was interviewed post fight and said 'He's a better fighter than me ngl xoxo'. |
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