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Event:
NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Montana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana tries to stand but Pereira is controlling from the bottom.
Montana preventing the sweep.
Montana is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pereira tries to get out of the position.
Pereira working a defensive guard but Montana manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Pereira is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Montana swings around for an armbar but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Montana's guard.
Pereira looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Montana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pereira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Pereira controlling Montana's posture.
Montana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Montana stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.
Montana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pereira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montana on the ground.
Pereira has a closed guard, preventing Montana from standing up. #T3#
Montana wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pereira trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Montana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pereira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montana. Montana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Mike Montana has been cut.
Harrison Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pereira scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
Montana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pereira misses with a looping left.
Montana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Montana shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Montana moves into the clinch.
Pereira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
Pereira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Montana clinches up against the ropes.
Pereira has had enough of the clinch but Montana keeps him there for the moment.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montana's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Montana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Montana avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Montana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Montana closes the distance and pushes Pereira back into the ropes.
Pereira prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Pereira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Montana needs to keep his hands up - Pereira had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Montana rushes Pereira and presses him up against the ropes.
Montana digs a right hand into Pereira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pereira's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pereira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrison Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Montana.
Montana avoids the body shot from Pereira.
#T1#
Montana shoots and misses
and Pereira counters with a straight right hand.
Montana throws a leg kick
and Pereira counters with a left and a right that stings Montana.
Pereira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pereira throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Pereira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
Montana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Montana is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily. #T2##KD#
Pereira drops Montana with a beautiful combination! Montana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pereira is looking for the KO!
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish him?
Montana blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Montana has a takedown stuffed.
Montana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pereira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montana somewhat.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pereira.
Pereira lands a glancing blow to the side of Montana's head.
Pereira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montana throws a sloppy head kick
and Pereira counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Montana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pereira sprawls well. Pereira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montana gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrison Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montana was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Pereira lands with a right hand.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Pereira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pereira.
Pereira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Montana if he has to take too many more of those.
#KD#
Pereira lands a big right hand that sends Montana crashing to the mat! Pereira stays standing though and waves Montana back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Montana tries to land knees in the clinch but Pereira avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Pereira tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Pereira back against the ropes. #BC#
Pereira breaks from the clinch.
Pereira scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Montana has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Montana ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Montana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Montana being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pereira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.#SUB2#
Montana looking for a guillotine here but Pereira defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Pereira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Montana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Montana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Montana is dominant here and he's now got Pereira's back!
Montana tries to get the hooks in deep but Pereira pushed the leg off.
Montana is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Pereira fending off the submission attempt from Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pereira showing good submission defense here.
#T1#
Montana missing with strikes.
Montana controlling the position well here. Pereira rolled but Montana kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Pereira wants to control his opponent's hands but Montana gets his hands free. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montana landing with strikes.
Montana looking to hold on to the position here but Pereira rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Montana is stalling in the full guard.
Montana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Montana connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Pereira is controlling Montana's posture.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Montana isn't so interested in that idea.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montana with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Montana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pereira to the ground. Montana is now in Pereira's guard.
Mike Montana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pereira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Pereira keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
Pereira trying to control the position.
Montana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harrison Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montana tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pereira 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Pereira!
During a confident post fight interview, Harrison Pereira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Virtanen throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Montana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Virtanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montana jumps guard but Virtanen stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Virtanen.
Montana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtanen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Virtanen digs a right hand into Montana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montana's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana is struggling to control the position.
Virtanen slowing the pace effectively.
Virtanen tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Virtanen back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Virtanen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Montana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Virtanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Montana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Virtanen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Onni Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Montana.#TD2#
Montana works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Virtanen is pulling down on Montana's head to control his posture.
Montana stopping the sweep attempt from Virtanen.
Virtanen being controlled here, momentarily.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Montana is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Montana preventing the sweep.
Virtanen is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Montana has his takedown stuffed
and Virtanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana misses with a hook.
Virtanen throwing a counter right hand but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana is looking to clinch. #CL#
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Montana tries to pull guard but Virtanen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Virtanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Montana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Virtanen is pushing Montana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Virtanen misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Virtanen to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Virtanen lands a body punch.
Montana is trying to break the clinch but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage.
Virtanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montana prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
Montana prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Virtanen just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Montana jumps into guard, dragging Virtanen to the mat.
#SUB2#
Montana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana trying to keep a closed guard but Virtanen is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Virtanen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##KD#
Virtanen lands a big right hand that sends Montana crashing to the mat! Virtanen stays standing though and waves Montana back to his feet!#ROC#Montana is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mike Montana has been cut.
Montana closes the distance but Virtanen moves to the side
and Virtanen counters with a nice body shot.
Montana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montana walks into a jab.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Virtanen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Montana closes the distance and pushes Virtanen back into the cage.
Virtanen stalls.
Montana prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalling in the clinch from Virtanen.
Montana jumps guard but Virtanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Virtanen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Virtanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Virtanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Virtanen lands a body shot.
Montana is breathing heavily.#T1#
Virtanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montana.
Virtanen avoiding damage.
Virtanen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Virtanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?
Virtanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Montana prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virtanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montanas head.
Montana trying to control the position but instead, Virtanen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montana into the cage.
Virtanen stalling in the clinch.
Virtanen digs a right hand into Montana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montana's gas tank. #T2#
Virtanen is pushing Montana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Virtanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montanas head.
Virtanen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Virtanen lands a body punch.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of Montana's head.
A short right from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Virtanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Virtanen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Virtanen slowing the pace effectively.
Montana being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Virtanen works on Montana's body with a couple of short punches.
Virtanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montana.
Virtanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virtanen.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Virtanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montana.
Virtanen scores with a hook to the body.
Virtanen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Montana up against the cage.
Virtanen is working Montana over against the cage.
Virtanen cracks Montana with a nice body shot.#T4#
Good body shot from Virtanen.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Virtanen slowing the pace effectively.
Virtanen lands a shot to the body.
Virtanen pushes Montana back against the cage and 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.
Virtanen lands with a right to the head.
Virtanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Montana controls his hands.
Virtanen lands a body punch.
Virtanen slows down the pace here.
Virtanen is working Montana over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Virtanen.
Montana being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Virtanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Montana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##KD#
Virtanen sends Montana crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Virtanen is motioning to the referee to let Montana up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Montana walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Virtanen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Onni Virtanen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Boeuf misses with a double jab
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Montana shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Montana showed some decent athleticism there.
Boeuf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boeuf.
Montana wanted to stand there but Boeuf had control of the position.
Montana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boeuf wants to sweep here but Montana controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boeuf keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass. #T1#
Boeuf keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
Montana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boeuf's guard.
Montana is looking to advance position but Boeuf has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Montana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Montana tries to buck Boeuf off so he can stand up but Boeuf has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Montana falls backwards, slamming Boeuf to the mat but Boeuf holds on tight! Montana is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Claude Boeuf! |
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