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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 267 p4p, 344 weight class) and Felipe Montoya (ranked 29 p4p, 38 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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33 - 17 - 1 |
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11 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Small Dayton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Montoya misses.
Montoya misses with a lunging right hand
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown. Montoya fights it but they end up in guard.
Dayton landing some decent shots from guard.
Dayton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Montoya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dayton throwing strikes from guard but Montoya blocks nicely.
Dayton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya wants to stand and escape but Dayton is having none of it.
Dayton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dayton 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.
Montoya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dayton . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montoya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dayton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dayton postures up in Montoya's guard and throws a big left but Montoya blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montoya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayton landing some decent shots from guard.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dayton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dayton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Montoya wants to get back to his feet but Dayton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dayton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dayton works over Montoya with some ground and pound from guard.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dayton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dayton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Montoya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dayton working some strikes from top position.
Montoya is trying to control the position but Dayton postures up.
Dayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montoya has Dayton pulled in close to control his posture.
Dayton chips away with some ground and pound.
Dayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Montoya's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton being controlled here momentarily.
Montoya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Montoya is trying to control the position but Dayton postures up.
Dayton postures up in Montoya's guard and throws a big left but Montoya blocks it.
Montoya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dayton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montoya wants to stand up but Dayton is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton has gone for a leg lock! Montoya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dayton 's guard.
Dayton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Montoya from controlling successfully.
Dayton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dayton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montoya defends it easily.
Dayton striking off his back but it's not causing Montoya any problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dayton is striking from the bottom but Montoya uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dayton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montoya misses with a punch on the inside.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montoya to keep the fight standing.
Dayton can't get the takedown.
Montoya stops a takedown attempt from Dayton .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Dayton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montoya to keep the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Montoya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dayton fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton pulls guard.
Dayton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dayton wants to sweep but no luck.
Montoya wants to stand but Dayton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Montoya won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dayton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montoya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montoya tries to stand but Dayton is controlling from the bottom.
Dayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dayton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dayton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Montoya uses it to pass to side control.
Montoya has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dayton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montoya swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dayton moves into the clinch.
Montoya struggles to land a body shot inside as Dayton controls his hands.
Dayton has Montoya pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dayton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Montoya tumbling to the mat - Dayton dives into Montoya's guard.
Dayton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Montoya looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Montoya looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Montoya!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dayton is looking to regain half guard here but Montoya keeps moving and retains side control.
Montoya happy to just control the position for now.
Montoya wants to control but Dayton is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Montoya's best efforts.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dayton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dayton tries to get to full guard but Montoya has control of the leg.
Dayton is looking to control Montoya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dayton avoid being mounted?
Dayton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dayton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Montoya blocks the strikes from Dayton .
Dayton trying to control here.
Montoya blocks the strikes from Dayton .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Montoya is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Montoya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dayton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dayton won't allow Montoya to pass to mount.
Dayton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Montoya.
Dayton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montoya can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montoya digs a good hook to Dayton 's body.
Felipe Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Montoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dayton avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Montoya is quick to defend against it.
Montoya looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
Montoya loads up on a big right hand but Dayton slips the punch.
Dayton tries to counter by clinching up but Montoya breaks away and moves out of range.
Dayton drops his hands momentarily and Montoya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Felipe Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montoya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montoya throws an off balance right hand
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montoya won't be happy with that.
Montoya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dayton .
Dayton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Montoya is avoiding damage well.
Dayton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Montoya sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Montoya taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya tries to bench press Dayton off him but Dayton keeps the position.
Montoya defending against the ground and pound.
Dayton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dayton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dayton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Montoya can't do much from the bottom here.
Montoya is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dayton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Dayton .
Dayton is putting a hurting on Montoya here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dayton is chipping away with strikes.
Montoya wants to get back to his feet but Dayton drags him back down.
Montoya takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dayton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Montoya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dayton cracks Montoya with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dayton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dayton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Montoya works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dayton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montoya is just riding it out for now. Dayton eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dayton is thwarting Montoya's attempts to control the position.
Montoya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dayton throws an elbow that misses. Montoya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dayton 's guard. Nice move by Montoya!
Montoya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dayton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dayton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dayton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dayton strikes from his own guard.
Dayton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dayton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Montoya would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Dayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Small Dayton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dayton 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Dayton !
Small Dayton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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