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Event:
TOF 232
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Gang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montoya is out of range and Gang settles back down. #TD2#
Gang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Montoya's guard.
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gang postures up and lands a big shot to Montoya's brow.
Gang connects with a couple of short punches.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Montoya has wrist control.
Gang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Montoya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gang throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gang throwing strikes from guard but Montoya blocks nicely.
Gang throwing strikes from guard but Montoya blocks nicely. #T1#
Gang is working Montoya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gang is in close to Montoya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montoya has momentary wrist control but Gang slips an elbow through the middle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gang working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gang connects with a couple of short punches.
Gang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montoya looking to control.
Gang throwing strikes from guard but Montoya blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gang lands with an uppercut that bounces Montoya off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Eusebio Montoya has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Gang.#TD2#
Gang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gang showed some decent athleticism there.
Gang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Gang stops Montoya from getting back to his feet.
Gang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gang slips a nice elbow through Montoya's hands, connecting with Montoya's forehead.
Gang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Montoya reverses the position - he's now on top in Gang's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya wants to stand and escape but instead Gang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Gang throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montoya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montoya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gang postures up in Montoya's guard and throws a big left but Montoya blocks it.
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montoya wants to stand up but Gang is controlling him.
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montoya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick from Gang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montoya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Montoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montoya misses with a right hand
enabling Gang to counter with a crisp jab.
Gang fails with a takedown attempt.
Montoya swings widly with a right hand
and Gang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T5#
Montoya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montoya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Montoya looks to land a body kick but Gang moved away.
Gang misses with a double jab.
Montoya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Gang scores with a takedown into Montoya's guard.
Montoya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montoya is looking to stand up but Gang isn't so interested in that idea.
Gang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gang throws a big elbow that misses.
Gang stands up over Montoya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T6#
Gang with a nice head shot there.
Gang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gang scoring with some ground and pound.
Gang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gang throws a big elbow that misses.
Montoya is looking to stand up but Gang isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montoya doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Gang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gang.
Gang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T7#
Montoya is looking to stand up but Gang isn't so interested in that idea.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Montoya has wrist control.
Gang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gang landing some decent shots from guard.
Gang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gang tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard.
Montoya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Montoya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Montoya is breathing heavily.
Gang chips away with some ground and pound.
Gang postures up in Montoya's guard and throws a big left but Montoya blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gang works the jab nicely.
Gang misses with a takedown attempt - Montoya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eusebio Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Purple Gang.#TD2#
Gang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gang working the strikes but Montoya uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Montoya looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Montoya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Montoya tries to kick Gang off but Gang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gang thows a huge punch but Montoya dodges it nicely.
Gang prevents Montoya from standing back up.
#T9#
Montoya has hold of Gang's hands but Gang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Montoya is rocked!
Gang is nestled in close to Montoya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Montoya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gang scores with a big shot! Montoya's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Montoya! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Purple Gang!
A relieved looking The Purple Gang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TOF 217
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Lindeman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lindeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindeman misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lindeman misses with an uppercut.
Montoya unleashes a big counter combination but Lindeman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Montoya.
Montoya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindeman.
Montoya slips a jab from Lindeman.
Montoya connects with a crisp jab.
Lindeman throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Montoya throws a counter combo.
Lindeman throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a series of strikes. Lindeman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Lindeman. That snapped Montoya's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Eusebio Montoya has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montoya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Montoya counter with a right hand.
A combination from Lindeman does no damage.
Lindeman scores with a sloppy right hand. Montoya should have avoided that one.
Montoya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lindeman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lindeman throws a leg kick but Montoya moved away.#T1#
Montoya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lindeman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Lindeman.
Decent striking displayed by Montoya there.
Lindeman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lindeman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindeman throws a looping overhand right but Montoya ducks down to avoid it.
Lindeman catches Montoya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montoya has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lindeman throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindeman throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindeman throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindeman defending well as Montoya loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lindeman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Lindeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindeman misses the jab.
Lindeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Montoya.
Lindeman throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Montoya counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lindeman! Montoya lets Lindeman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Lindeman is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Geronimo Lindeman has been cut.
Montoya steps in with a hook that catches Lindeman right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Montoya follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lindeman looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eusebio Montoya!
Eusebio Montoya thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 210
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Montoya takes a swing at Francis's ribcage but misses.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Montoya misses.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Good shot there by Montoya.#CUT#It looks like Roman Francis has been cut.
Francis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya lands a jab to the nose.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
A slow jab from Montoya misses its intended target.
Montoya throws out a loose jab but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Montoya sets himself, and Francis steps forward looking for the clinch! Montoya avoids it this time.
Montoya tries to score with a low kick but Francis moves his leg out of the way.
Montoya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Francis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montoya.
Francis slips under a jab.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A combination from Montoya does no damage.
Montoya sets himself, and Francis steps forward looking for the clinch! Montoya avoids it this time.#T2#
Montoya throws out a loose jab but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eusebio Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Montoya fails to land with a series of punches.
Montoya swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Francis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Montoya breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Montoya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Francis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Montoya throws a series of punches but Francis moves out of range. #T3#
Montoya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Montoya scores with a body shot.
Montoya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montoya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Francis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Montoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Montoya throws a head kick that misses.
Montoya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Francis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montoya.
Francis dodges the punch combination from Montoya.
Francis tries to counter with a clinch but Montoya shakes him off and moves away.
Montoya looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Montoya missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montoya throws an overhand right that lands on Francis's shoulder, as Francis tries to avoid the shot.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.#T5#
Montoya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Francis wants to counter with a clinch but Montoya pushes him away.
Montoya lands with a good body shot.
Montoya throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Montoya misses with a series of wild punches.
Montoya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Montoya throws a nice looking combination but Francis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Francis tries to counter with a clinch but Montoya shakes him off and moves away.#T6#
Good standup being displayed there by Montoya as he connects with a hook.
Montoya scores with a nice head shot.
Montoya's corner calls for a 1-2. Montoya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Montoya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Francis counters by clinching up.
Francis lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya trying to control the position but instead, Francis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montoya into the cage.
Francis misses with a body punch.
Francis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montoya backwards.
Francis struggles to land a body shot inside as Montoya controls his hands.
Francis working aggressively here.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T7##BC#
Montoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montoya misses with a hook.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Montoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montoya looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.
Montoya throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
Francis moves out of range as Montoya strikes.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Francis walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Francis's cut even more.#T8#
Montoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Francis.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Montoya misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Montoya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Francis moves away from the strike by Montoya.
Montoya throws a chopping leg kick but Francis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Francis tries to counter with a clinch but Montoya shakes him off and moves away.
Francis slips a straight right by Montoya.#T9#
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Francis slips a straight right by Montoya.
Montoya lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Montoya misses.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Montoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montoya lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eusebio Montoya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Francis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Francis defending well as Montoya loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis tries to counter with a clinch but Montoya shakes him off and moves away.
Montoya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Francis can do to turn this around?
Montoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montoya connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya misses the jab.
Francis wants to counter with a clinch but Montoya pushes him away.
Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eusebio Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montoya throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Francis blocks a head kick by Montoya.
Montoya connects with a leg kick.
Montoya sizes up Francis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Francis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montoya can pounce on him.
Montoya misses with a looping left.
Montoya throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Francis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Francis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
A jab from Montoya misses.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Montoya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Eusebio Montoya is winning the standup battle so far.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francis wants to counter with a clinch but Montoya pushes him away.
Montoya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Montoya misses its intended target.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Montoya connects with a high kick.
Montoya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Left hook, right uppercut from Montoya.
Francis moves away from the strike by Montoya.
Francis wants to counter with a clinch but Montoya pushes him away.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
A jab from Montoya misses.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Montoya loads up on a big right hand but Francis slips the punch.
Montoya sets himself, and Francis steps forward looking for the clinch! Montoya avoids it this time.#T4#
Montoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Montoya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Francis's head backwards.
Montoya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Francis circles away quickly and effectively.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Montoya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Montoya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
Montoya swinging wildly here.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.#T5#
Montoya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montoya misses the jab.
Francis dodges the punch combination from Montoya.
Montoya misses with an uppercut.
Francis tries to counter with a clinch but Montoya shakes him off and moves away.#T6#
Montoya tests Francis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montoya displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Francis is rocked!
Montoya tries to bum rush Francis with a series of wild strikes but Francis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montoya throws a right hand that Francis ducks under and follows up with a left that Francis also avoids with ease.
Montoya throws a big shot that misses.
Montoya pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T7#
Francis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Francis is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
Montoya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Francis wants to counter with a clinch but Montoya pushes him away.
Francis seems to have recovered his senses.
Montoya throws a series of punches but Francis moves out of range.
Montoya connects with a leg kick.
Montoya throws a body punch but Francis moves out of range.
Montoya sets himself, and Francis steps forward looking for the clinch! Montoya avoids it this time.
Francis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Francis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montoya misses with a straight left.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.#T8#
Francis walks into a jab.#CUT#The cut above Roman Francis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Montoya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francis tries to counter with a clinch but Montoya shakes him off and moves away.
Montoya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Montoya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montoya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya throws an overhand right that lands on Francis's shoulder, as Francis tries to avoid the shot. #T9#
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montoya throws a hook to the side of Francis's head but Francis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Francis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montoya misses with a straight right.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montoya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montoya. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montoya sets himself, and Francis steps forward looking for the clinch! Montoya avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eusebio Montoya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Francis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Montoya misses.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Montoya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
Francis wants to counter with a clinch but Montoya pushes him away.
Montoya throws a head kick that misses.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Francis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Francis slips a jab from Montoya.#T1#
Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francis manages to avoid it.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Montoya throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
Francis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Francis wants to counter with a clinch but Montoya pushes him away.
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Montoya misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Montoya.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.#T2#
Francis dodges the punch combination from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a hook. Francis ducked under it nicely.
Francis wants to counter with a clinch but Montoya pushes him away.
Francis dodges the punch combination from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Francis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Montoya tries a head kick but it misses.
Montoya misses with a looping left.
Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francis was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya.
Francis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montoya.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Montoya sets himself, and Francis steps forward looking for the clinch! Montoya avoids it this time.#T4#
Montoya looks to land a combination but Francis avoids it well.
Montoya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Montoya misses.
Montoya throws a right hand that Francis ducks under and follows up with a left that Francis also avoids with ease.
Montoya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montoya sets himself, and Francis steps forward looking for the clinch! Montoya avoids it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montoya misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Francis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Francis. #BC#
Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montoya throws a right hand that Francis ducks under and follows up with a left that Francis also avoids with ease.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.#T5#
Montoya tries to bum rush Francis with a series of wild strikes but Francis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Montoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montoya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Francis backs up against the cage.
Francis defending well as Montoya loads up on a big left hand.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Montoya misses with a two punch combination.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Montoya throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francis wants to counter with a clinch but Montoya pushes him away.#T6#
Nice cross by Montoya.
Montoya throws a series of punches but Francis moves out of range.
Montoya throws the left hand but Francis avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Montoya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab by Montoya.
Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Francis tries to counter with a clinch but Montoya shakes him off and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T7#
Montoya throws out a loose jab but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Montoya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Francis tries to counter with a clinch but Montoya shakes him off and moves away.
Montoya misses with an uppercut. Francis saw that one coming.
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a straight right.
Montoya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montoya sets himself, and Francis steps forward looking for the clinch! Montoya avoids it this time.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T8#
Montoya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Montoya throws a series of punches but Francis moves out of range.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Montoya cracks a nice hook into Francis's ribs.
Francis avoids the head kick by Montoya.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Francis slips under a jab.
A jab from Montoya does it's job there.#T9#
Montoya throws a jab when Francis was well out of range.
Francis wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Montoya throws a head kick but Francis moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Montoya.
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Francis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Francis blocks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montoya throws a head kick but Francis moves out of range.
Roman Francis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eusebio Montoya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Francis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montoya throws out the jab.
Francis tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eusebio Montoya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Montoya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eusebio Montoya!
Eusebio Montoya thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 198
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Montoya misses with a hook
and Valkyrie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Eusebio Montoya has been cut.
Montoya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valkyrie .
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valkyrie .
Montoya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valkyrie throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valkyrie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montoya scrambles back to his feet.
Valkyrie misses the jab.
Montoya connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Montoya misses.
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya lands a jab-cross combination.
Valkyrie swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Montoya there.
Montoya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montoya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#Valkyrie is rocked!
No joy there for Montoya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montoya scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Valkyrie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valkyrie scores with a nice head shot.
Valkyrie seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Valkyrie drives through with a takedown into Montoya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valkyrie looking to pass the guard.
Montoya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valkyrie is one step ahead there.
Montoya keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valkyrie is pushing down on Montoya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montoya is fighting to maintain full guard but Valkyrie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Valkyrie is trying to control. Montoya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valkyrie trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it.
Valkyrie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Valkyrie looking to secure an arm triangle but Montoya defends it well.
Valkyrie trying to control but Montoya is having none of it.
Montoya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valkyrie . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montoya is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Valkyrie looking to control but Montoya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Valkyrie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Montoya can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Valkyrie raining down shots from the mount!
Valkyrie unloads with some shots from mount but Montoya bucks and avoids them well.
Valkyrie wants to take his opponent's back but Montoya doesn't allow it.
Valkyrie looking to control but Montoya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valkyrie is looking to work his way around to Montoya's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Valkyrie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valkyrie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Montoya prevents Valkyrie from taking his back.#SUB#
Valkyrie looking for a guillotine from mount but Montoya is having none of it.
Valkyrie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valkyrie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valkyrie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Montoya avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valkyrie .
#T5##SUB#
Valkyrie is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Valkyrie extends the arm and Montoya is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). August Valkyrie ! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 52
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Janowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
Montoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montoya lands with a shot to the body.
Janowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Janowski closes the distance and clinches.
Janowski has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.
Montoya wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Janowski throws an elbow but misses.
Montoya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Janowski digs a right hand underneath Montoya's ribcage. Montoya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Janowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montoya backwards.
Janowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Montoya can't break the clinch.
Montoya tries to throw a body punch but Janowski avoids it by throwing Montoya back against the cage.
Janowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Janowski tries to work over Montoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montoya prevents a body shot from Janowski.
Janowski keeps control of Montoya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Janowski lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Janowski as the two fighters clinch.
Montoya is trying to break the clinch but Janowski has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Montoya manages to break the clinch.
Janowski throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Montoya misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Janowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Montoya.
Montoya slips a jab from Janowski.
Montoya checks the leg kick.
Montoya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montoya takes one to the chin there.
Montoya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Janowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Montoya is looking for the big counter here.
Montoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Janowski.
It seemed like Montoya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Janowski tries to clinch there but Montoya circles away.
Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Janowski slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Montoya.
Janowski scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Eusebio Montoya has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Janowski. That's going to slow Montoya down. #CL#
Janowski rushes Montoya and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Janowski throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Montoya's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Montoya breaks the clinch.
Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montoya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Janowski tries to clinch up but Montoya circles away and keeps his distance.
Janowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montoya throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Janowski throws a looping overhand right but Montoya ducks down to avoid it.
Montoya is looking for the big counter here.
Janowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Montoya catches Janowski right on the button with a cross.
Montoya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Janowski lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Janowski finds it's way through Montoya's defenses.
Janowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Montoya is rocked!
Janowski lands with a nice body punch.
Janowski throws a low kick but Montoya moves out of range easily.
Janowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montoya.
Donk. Janowski catches Montoya right on the button with a cross.
Montoya is still on wobbly legs! Can Janowski finish him?
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!
Janowski drops Montoya with a huge uppercut! Montoya drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Janowski is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Janowski!
Stevie Janowski very nearly forgot to thank 30th Century Beer Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
NYF 93: Ferguson vs Kerckhoven
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
White moves into the clinch.
Montoya is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from White.
Montoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that White has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Montoya can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Montoya is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
Montoya tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
Montoya wants to break free but White has control.
White looking to stall.
#BC2#
Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
White rushes Montoya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Montoya manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
White rushes Montoya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Eusebio Montoya has been cut.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Montoya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montoya blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Montoya is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
Montoya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White misses with an elbow strike.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Montoya is keeping busy.#BC2#
Montoya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
White gets a clinch. #BC2#
Montoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montoya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montoya counters with an inside leg kick.
White throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range. #CL#
White clinches with his opponent.
Montoya is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
A knee to the head by White.
#BC2#
Montoya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montoya connects with a body shot.
Montoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White. #T2#
White lands a two punch 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!
White misses with the combination.
As White backs off Montoya throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Montoya gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
Montoya is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
White keeps control of Montoya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Montoya misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montoya circles away quickly and effectively.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Fredrik White has been cut.
Montoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montoya scores with a shot to the body.
Montoya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Montoya swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montoya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montoya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Montoya lands a head kick. White smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Montoya throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White lands with an overhand left.
Jab by Montoya.
White moves in looking to clinch but Montoya pushes him off.
Montoya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montoya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White is looking to clinch. #T4#
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2#White is rocked!
Montoya lands a brutal uppercut that launches White off his feet! White tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Montoya!
A victorious Eusebio Montoya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 47
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertson tries to bum rush Montoya with a series of wild strikes but Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montoya throws a counter combo.
Montoya throws a lazy uppercut
and Robertson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Montoya.
Robertson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya stuns Robertson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robertson connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Eusebio Montoya has been cut.
Robertson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.#T1#
Montoya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robertson.
Montoya moves out of range as Robertson throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Montoya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Montoya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Robertson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya.
A little feinted left hand from Robertson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montoya misses with a hook.
Robertson throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montoya walks into a left hand. #T2#
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
Montoya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eusebio Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Montoya. Those never looked like landing.
Montoya misses with a right hand
and Montoya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Montoya looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Robertson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robertson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robertson throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Reece Robertson has been cut.
Robertson looks to land a right hand but Montoya moved out of range.
Montoya throws a right and a left that Robertson avoids nicely.
As Montoya looks to move away, Robertson throws a big counter combo but Montoya just gets out of the way.
Montoya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Robertson misses with an uppercut
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
Montoya throws a big shot that misses.
Robertson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montoya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Reece Robertson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Robertson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montoya.
Montoya cracks a nice hook into Robertson's ribs.
Montoya throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Montoya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Robertson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montoya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montoya checks the leg kick.
Robertson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montoya throws a jab when Robertson was well out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Montoya.
Robertson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montoya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montoya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montoya.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Montoya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson scores with a jab to the head.
#KD2#
Montoya lands a big head kick that sends Robertson tumbling to the mat! Montoya takes a step backwards and waves Robertson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Robertson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Montoya doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Robertson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Robertson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Montoya!
A very excited looking Eusebio Montoya made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burns stops Montoya from standing up.
Burns controlling from the top position.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Montoya pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Montoya is in guard.#REVB#
Burns is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burns working for a triangle but Montoya defends it easily.
Montoya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montoya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Montoya wanted to stand there but Burns had control of the position.
Burns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Montoya's guard. #REVR#
Burns advances position into side control!
The referee asks Burns politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burns prefers to stall for the moment though.
Montoya pushes Burns away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burns gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Montoya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montoya is trying to buck Burns off.
Burns has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Montoya!
Burns looking to control but Montoya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Montoya really wants to buck Burns off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Burns controlling from mount.
Burns trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Burns swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Montoya is now in Burns's guard. A big mistake from Burns there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Burns 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. #SUB#
Montoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montoya has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Montoya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
Burns has his foot on Montoya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montoya works his way back into a safe position though.
Montoya wants to get up but he can't break Burns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montoya defends well.
Montoya is looking to stand up but Burns won't let him. #SUB#
Montoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montoya has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montoya is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montoya defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Montoya connects with a jab.
Martin Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montoya stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Montoya thows a body kick. Burns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Montoya slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montoya! But no joy.
Montoya lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns's head.
The crowd cheers as Montoya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Montoya.
Montoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Montoya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Montoya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montoya to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Montoya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Montoya lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montoya prevents it.
Montoya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montoya finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns's head.
Montoya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montoya catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Burns is rocked!#TD#
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montoya to the ground. Burns is now in Montoya's guard.
Oh Burns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Montoya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##SUB#
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montoya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montoya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Montoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montoya has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Montoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montoya has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montoya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Montoya wants to get up but he can't break Burns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Montoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montoya has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Martin Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montoya is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Montoya defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montoya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montoya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet. #SU2#
Montoya stands and steps away. Burns gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Eusebio Montoya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns shoots in but Montoya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eusebio Montoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montoya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montoya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns is trying to drag Montoya to the mat but Montoya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montoya scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eusebio Montoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montoya avoids it really well and circles away.
Burns shoots and misses
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Montoya sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montoya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya connects with a body shot.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montoya is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Montoya circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns walks into a left hand.
Montoya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montoya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Montoya closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Burns! Montoya dives in looking to finish! Burns is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eusebio Montoya!
Eusebio Montoya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Montoya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montoya cracks a nice hook into Morikatsu's ribs.
Morikatsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montoya circles away.
Morikatsu misses with a looping left.
Nasu Morikatsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montoya moves out of range as Morikatsu strikes.
Nice shot by Montoya.
Montoya lands a nice hook to Morikatsu's body. Morikatsu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Montoya scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Montoya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montoya.
A jab from Morikatsu finds it's way through Montoya's defenses.
Montoya lands a nice hook to Morikatsu's body. Morikatsu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morikatsu doesn't seem bothered though.
Montoya throws a nice head kick!
Morikatsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Morikatsu is rocked!
Morikatsu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montoya counters with a left to the body.
Morikatsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
Eusebio Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nasu Morikatsu.
Morikatsu looks winded!#T1#
Montoya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morikatsu seems to have recovered his senses.
Montoya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morikatsu at a distance.
Morikatsu swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montoya.
Morikatsu moves forwards but Montoya connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD#
Montoya lands a big uppercut and Morikatsu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Morikatsu looks OK. Montoya waves Morikatsu back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morikatsu has his takedown stuffed
and Montoya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montoya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montoya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Montoya fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Morikatsu square on the jaw! Damn, Morikatsu is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Montoya!
Our winner, Eusebio Montoya, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 165
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Lamb Jr is looking to chop away at Montoya's legs.
Montoya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Montoya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamb Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Montoya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Lamb Jr misses
and Montoya counters with an outside leg kick.
Lamb Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montoya.
Montoya is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lamb Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lamb Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Montoya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lamb Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montoya moves out of range of the leg kick from Lamb Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb Jr digs a good body shot into Montoya's ribs.
Lamb Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya thinks about countering with a body kick.
Montoya swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamb Jr.
Sacrificial Lamb Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Lamb Jr.
And Montoya counters with a quick kick to the body but Lamb Jr blocks it.
Lamb Jr throws a solid leg kick but Montoya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr tries a low kick but Montoya avoids it.
Montoya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lamb Jr scores with a nice strike.
Lamb Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya is just out of range.
A cross from Lamb Jr lands.
A good leg kick by Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr misses with a straight right.
Lamb Jr tries to work over Montoya's front leg with a kick but Montoya checks it. #CL2#
Lamb Jr clinches with his opponent.
Lamb Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Montoya. #T2#
Lamb Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lamb Jr tries to work over Montoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamb Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamb Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montoya's elbow.
A short right from Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.
Montoya blocks a body shot from Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lamb Jr tries to work over Montoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamb Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lamb Jr.
A short right from Lamb Jr on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sacrificial Lamb Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lamb Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 8:10
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 8:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sacrificial Lamb Jr!
Sacrificial Lamb Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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