Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Inhanamoto 3
Date: Dec 06, 2025

#R1#
A jab from Montoya misses.
Montoya misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3#
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.#SUB#
Dayton has gone for a leg lock! Montoya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dayton 's guard.#REVB#
Dayton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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!#R2##CL#
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.#TD#
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. #T1##SUB#
Dayton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Dayton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Montoya uses it to pass to side control. #SU2#
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.#T2#
Dayton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Dayton moves into the clinch.
Montoya struggles to land a body shot inside as Dayton controls his hands. #TD#
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.#SUB#
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! #REVB#
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. #T3#
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 . #T4#
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. #REF3#
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!#R3#
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 #TD#
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. #T1#
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.#SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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!#REVB#
Montoya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.

Event: SMASH: Richard vs Hohenthal
Date: Nov 02, 2025

#R1#
Duck swings widly with a right hand
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duck misses with a wild body shot.
Duck lunges at Montoya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montoya's hand.
Duck misses with a looping left.
Long Duck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duck throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
Duck feints and then cracks Montoya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montoya down.
Duck tries to work over Montoya's front leg with a kick but Montoya checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Duck misses the target.
Duck connects with the punch.
Duck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Montoya's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Duck - just one landing.
Duck swings widly with a right hand
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.
Duck clobbers Montoya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duck tries to move into range but Montoya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Montoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duck.
Montoya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duck on the side of the head. #T1#
Duck with a hook.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Duck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montoya's hands.
Montoya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duck doesn't seem bothered though.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Montoya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Duck.
Duck throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Duck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duck swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
Duck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.
Duck punishes Montoya's body with a nice straight punch.
Montoya cracks Duck with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montoya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duck shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Montoya lands a jab to Duck's midsection.
Duck misses with a low kick.
Montoya scores with a jab to the body.
Duck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duck lands with an uppercut that bounces Montoya off the cage and back into range.
Duck throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Montoya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duck misses the jab.
Duck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duck missing with a left hand there. Montoya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Montoya misses.
Montoya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ducks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duck misses with a combination #KD#
and Montoya counters with a crisp one two that drops Duck! Montoya thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Duck to his feet! Duck is in big trouble!#ROC#Duck is rocked!
Montoya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duck is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
Duck misses with a looping left.#T3#
Duck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Duck misses.
Duck misses with a wild body shot.
Montoya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duck's hands.
Some wild striking there from Duck.
Montoya lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Duck - just one landing.
Duck seems to have recovered his senses.
Duck misses with an uppercut.
Duck throws a lazy right hand but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montoya slips a jab from Duck.#KD#
Montoya lands a left and a right that send Duck crashing to the mat, dazed. Montoya thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montoya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duck's head.
Montoya throws a big shot that misses.
Duck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Duck misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Montoya counters with a nice right hand that sends Duck toppling to the canvas! Duck scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Montoya finish him?!
Montoya throws a jab when Duck was well out of range.
Montoya fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Duck to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Duck looks to clinch but Montoya throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Duck taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Felipe Montoya!
Our winner, Felipe 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.
Long Duck spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'.

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Richard 3
Date: Oct 11, 2025

#R1#
Montoya with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Millz clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Millz scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Millz breaks the clinch.
Montoya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Millz.
Montoya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Millz.
Millz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montoya lands a body shot.
Millz misses with a body kick.
Millz throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Millz on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Millz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Millz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Millz looks to clinch
and Montoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Millz throws a head kick that half lands.
Millz connects with a looping right hand.
We've been told by Millz's head coaches at Wolfpack Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Millz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Montoya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Millz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya.#T1#
The fighters circling - Montoya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Millz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Millz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montoya.
Millz wants to clinch.
Montoya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Montoya misses the target.
Millz misses with an uppercut. Montoya saw that one coming.
Millz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Millz.
Millz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montoya on the side of the head.
Montoya misses the shot to the body.
Millz misses with a left hand
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee Millz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montoya's head.
A cross from Millz lands.
Millz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montoya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Millz with a body shot.#T2#
Montoya goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montoya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montoya misses with a double jab
and Millz counters with a solid body kick.
Montoya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Millz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Millz lands a front kick.
Millz throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya unleashes a big counter combination but Millz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Montoya swats away the attempt to clinch by Millz.
Millz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Millz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Montoya misses with a straight left.
Montoya lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Millz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Millz throws the left hand but Montoya avoids the punch easily.
Montoya slips a straight right by Millz.
Millz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Millz misses with a head kick. #CL#
Millz moves into the clinch successfully.
Montoya working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Montoya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Millz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Millz throws a lazy body kick
and Millz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Millz connects with a nice looking jab.
Millz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montoya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Millz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montoya. That did some damage!
Millz throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Millz moves into the clinch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya is trying to push Millz away but Millz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Millz misses with some punches.
Millz lands a shoulder strike.
Montoya misses with a body punch.
Montoya has had enough of the clinch but Millz keeps him there for the moment.
Millz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montoya's efforts to push away.
Montoya blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Millz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Millz fails to land.
Millz gets through Montoya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bee Millz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Montoya misses with a straight left.
Montoya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Millz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Millz looks for the body kick but Montoya saw that one coming.
Montoya lands a nice shot that snaps Millz's head back.
Montoya cracks a nice hook into Millz's ribs.
A head kick by Millz misses
and Montoya counters with a one-two to the body.
Millz wants to slow Montoya down by chopping away at his legs.
Millz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montoya throws out a counter right but Millz avoids it with no problem.
Felipe Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montoya lands a body shot.
Millz lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montoya misses with an uppercut.
Montoya throws a hook but Millz blocks it.
A slow jab from Montoya misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montoya checks a leg kick.
Montoya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Millz throws a jab when Montoya was well out of range.#T1#
Millz tries a head kick but it misses.
Millz slips under a jab from Montoya.#CL#
Millz closes the distance and pushes Montoya back into the cage.
Millz throws a punch but it's blocked by Montoya.
Millz trying to land knees to the body.
Millz stalling.
Montoya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Millz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Millz tries a head kick but it misses.
Millz tries to clinch but Montoya moves away
and Millz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Millz defending well as Montoya loads up on a big left hand.
Millz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Millz!
Millz moves out of range as Montoya strikes.#T2#
Millz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Millz throws a lazy uppercut
and Montoya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Millz misses
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Millz throws a head kick that misses.
Montoya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Millz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick lands for Millz.
Montoya lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Millz closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Montoya.#BC2#
Montoya manages to break the clinch.
Millz misses with an uppercut.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Millz is just out of range.
Montoya just misses with a punch to the body.
Millz is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Montoya slips under a jab.
Montoya misses with a left hand
and Millz counters with a good, hard body kick but Montoya shrugs it off.
Millz slips under a jab from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montoya cracks Millz with a good jab.
Millz connects with a right hand. Montoya shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Montoya. #CL#
Millz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montoya has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Millz.
A frustrated look appears on Montoya's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Millz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Millz.
Millz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Millz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Montoya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montoya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Montoya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Millz doesn't manage to clinch there - Montoya circles away.
Millz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montoya on the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Millz
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Millz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Montoya's head backwards.
A combination from Montoya does no damage.
A jab from Millz misses.
Felipe Montoya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montoya scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Millz moves into the clinch successfully.
Millz misses with a body punch. #BC#
Millz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montoya moves out of range as Millz strikes.
Millz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Millz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felipe Montoya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Montoya misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Montoya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Millz throws a sloppy head kick
and Montoya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Millz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Millz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Montoya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Millz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Millz lands but Montoya takes it in his stride.
Montoya loads up on a big right hand but Millz slips the punch.
Millz misses with a head kick.
Montoya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Millz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Montoya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Montoya. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Millz throws a leg kick but Montoya sees it coming and moves out of range.
Millz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montoya to score with a decent uppercut.
Montoya throws a right hand that Millz ducks under and follows up with a left that Millz also avoids with ease.
Montoya misses with a hook
and Millz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Montoya really felt that one!
Millz closes the distance but Montoya moves to the side
and Millz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Millz dips to his left and cracks Montoya with an uppercut!
Montoya misses with a looping left.
Millz lands a really nice looking cross but Montoya seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Millz.
Montoya lands with a nice combination. Millz backs away looking to recover.
Millz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millz throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Millz walks into a straight right hand from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a hook to the body
and Millz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Montoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Millz throws the left hand but Montoya avoids the punch easily.
Montoya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montoya ducks right into an uppercut from Millz.
Millz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Millz moves away from the strike by Montoya.
Millz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montoya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montoya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Millz.
Millz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Millz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya loads up on a big right hand but Millz slips the punch.
Montoya swings for the body but Millz moves out of range. #T3#
Millz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Millz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Millz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Millz tries to clinch up
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Millz throws a wild body kick that Montoya sees coming a mile off.
Millz throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Millz throws a lazy body kick
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Millz is rocked!
Millz closes the distance but Montoya moves to the side
letting Montoya counter with a right hand.
Oh Millz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Millz staying out of range there.
Millz throws a counter high kick but Montoya was just alert enough to avoid it.
Montoya throws a nice looking combination but Millz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montoya avoids a kick to the body.
Millz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Millz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Millz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Montoya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Millz seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montoya keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Millz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montoya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Millz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montoya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Millz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Montoya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Millz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montoya scrambles back to his feet.
Millz dodges the punch combination from Montoya.
Millz throws a counter high kick but Montoya was just alert enough to avoid it.
Millz staying out of range there.
Millz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Millz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya misses with a double jab
and Millz counters with a nice uppercut.
Millz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montoya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montoya throws out a counter right but Millz avoids it with no problem.
Millz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Millz slips under a jab from Montoya.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Montoya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Montoya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Montoya!
After winning the bout, Felipe Montoya thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Mendiola
Date: Sep 07, 2025

#R1#
Montoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montoya defending well as Guru loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guru.
Montoya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya lands with a good body shot.
Montoya lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Montoya misses with a looping right.
Montoya throws a body punch but Guru moves out of range. #T1#
Guru slips under a jab from Montoya.
Guru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montoya misses with a hook to the body
and Guru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montoya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montoya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montoya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montoya thinking.
Montoya throws a right hand that Guru ducks under and follows up with a left that Guru also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Guru misses
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Guru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya.
Guru tried to counter with a leg kick but Montoya avoided it.#CL#
Guru clinches up with Montoya and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Guru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montoya avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Guru.
Montoya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guru is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Guru.
Guru digs a right hand into Montoya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montoya's gas tank. #BC#
Guru breaks the clinch.
Montoya sizes up Guru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Montoya misses the jab.
Montoya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guru throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Montoya misses
and Guru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montoya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Montoya.#T3#
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montoya lands a slapping body shot.
Guru wants to clinch.
Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Montoya misses the jab.
Montoya misses with a hook to the body
and Guru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Montoya misses with a wild combination.
Guru throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Guru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Montoya misses with an uppercut
and Guru counters with a nice body shot.
Guru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Montoya.
Good leg kick by Guru.
Guru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Guru lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya throws a jab but it's blocked by Guru.
Montoya misses with a hook
and Guru counters with a straight right hand.
Guru misses with a jab to the body
and Montoya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montoya misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felipe Montoya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Guru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Montoya misses with an uppercut
and Guru counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Montoya.
Guru misses with a lunging right hand
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Montoya misses with a straight right.
Guru slips a straight right by Montoya.
Montoya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guru manages to avoid it.
Guru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya misses the shot to the body.
Guru is looking to slow Montoya down with leg kicks.
Montoya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guru.#T1#
Guru chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Guru gets a clinch.
Montoya is trying to break free.
Montoya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guru tries a body shot but Montoya blocks it.
Guru digs a right hand into Montoya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montoya's gas tank. #BC2#
Montoya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montoya misses with an uppercut. Guru saw that one coming.
Guru is looking to counter punch.
Guru tries to clinch up but Montoya circles away and keeps his distance.
Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montoya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montoya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montoya.
A nice side step and Montoya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Montoya throws a big shot that misses.
Montoya throws a right and a left that Guru avoids nicely.
Guru lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guru moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Felipe Montoya has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guru.
Guru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Guru.
Montoya thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy body kick from Guru
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montoya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Montoya throws an off balance right hand
and Guru counters with a straight right hand.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montoya looks to land a left hand but Guru moved out of range nicely.
Montoya misses with a double jab
and Guru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montoya throws a poor cross that misses
and Guru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Montoya really felt that one!
Montoya throws a lazy right hand but Guru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montoya throws a combination that misses
and Guru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guru counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montoya is breathing heavily.
Montoya misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Montoya misses with a shot to the body
and Guru counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Montoya is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montoya takes one on the button.
Montoya is still on wobbly legs! Can Guru finish him?
Montoya throws a right hand that Guru ducks under and follows up with a left that Guru also avoids with ease.
Guru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Montoya seems to have recovered his senses.
Montoya misses with a wild combination.
Guru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Montoya just manages to avoid it.
Guru swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Guru.
Montoya swings widly with a right hand
and Guru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montoya thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Montoya misses the target.
Montoya lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raja Guru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Montoya'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Guru jabs Montoya right on the nose. Montoya blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for Guru.
Montoya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guru takes a swing at Montoya's ribcage but misses.
Montoya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guru counters with a leg kick.
Montoya lands the left hand.
Felipe Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya misses with a right hand
and Guru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Guru.
Montoya looks to land a left hand but Guru moved out of range nicely.
Montoya throws a right hand that misses
and Guru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Guru avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Guru tried to counter with a leg kick but Montoya avoided it.#KD#
Guru lands a big right hand that sends Montoya crashing to the mat! Guru stays standing though and waves Montoya back to his feet!
Montoya slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guru lands a glancing blow to the side of Montoya's head.
Montoya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montoya misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya misses with a combination
and Montoya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.#T2#
Good work by Montoya as he checks the leg kick.
Montoya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montoya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guru.
Guru throws a right and a left that Montoya avoids nicely.
Montoya scores with a nice right hand.
Guru misses with a wild body shot.
Montoya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Montoya misses with a double jab.
Guru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montoya circles away quickly and effectively.
Montoya unleashes a big counter combination but Guru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Montoya throws an overhand right that lands on Guru's shoulder, as Guru tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Montoya slips a jab from Guru.
Montoya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montoya throws a nice looking combination but Guru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guru throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guru.
Montoya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Montoya misses the target.
Guru seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Guru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guru cracks Montoya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guru lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Montoya head around and knocks him out cold! Guru hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raja Guru!

Event: SMASH: Chai vs Denver
Date: Aug 15, 2025

#R1#
Kwong throws a sloppy head kick
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwong is looking for a counter combo.
Kwong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montoya looks to land a combination but Kwong avoids it well.
Kwong goes for a double leg but Montoya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Montoya continues to drive forward.
Montoya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montoya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kwong has Montoya pressed against the cage, preventing Montoya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Montoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Montoya gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Kwong successfully pulls guard.
Kwong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Montoya preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kwong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Montoya trying to control but Kwong is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kwong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kwong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwasi Kwong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong tries for a takedown but Montoya circles away easily
and Montoya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montoya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kwong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kwong.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwong moves away.
As Montoya tries to get set, Kwong tries to push him back and clinch up but Montoya manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Kwong slips under a jab.
Kwong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kwong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Kwong clinches.
Montoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montoya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kwong backwards.
Kwong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Montoya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Montoya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kwong moves in looking to clinch but Montoya pushes him off.
Kwong moves forwards but Montoya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kwong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Kwong fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montoya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montoya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montoya misses the jab.
Kwong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montoya as he avoids it easily.
Kwong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Montoya counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong fails with a takedown attempt.
Montoya throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montoya lands a really nice looking cross but Kwong seems unphased. #TD#
Kwong gets a takedown into half guard.
Kwong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Montoya dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Montoya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kwong.
Kwong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montoya's waist but Montoya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kwong off to one side.
Montoya throws out a counter right but Kwong avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Kwong gets a clinch.
Kwong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montoya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwasi Kwong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kwong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
I was talking to Kwong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kwong keeps control of Montoya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kwong tries to pull guard but Montoya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Montoya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kwong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Montoya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Kwong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD#
Kwong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montoya is trying to defend but Kwong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Montoya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kwong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kwong in particular looking to stall.
Montoya is looking to control Kwong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montoya avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Kwong seems content to control.
Montoya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kwong is working away from the top position though.
Kwong tries to pass to full mount but Montoya defends it.
Montoya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kwong is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Kwong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montoya defending well though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kwong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montoya keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kwong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kwong is working for takedown but Montoya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kwong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montoya walks away with a smile on his face. Kwong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Montoya cracks a nice hook into Kwong's ribs.
Kwong tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Montoya.
Kwong shoots in but Montoya avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Kwong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montoya defends it nicely.
Montoya tests Kwong's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Montoya there.
Kwong shoots in for a takedown but Montoya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Montoya takes a swing at Kwong's ribcage but misses.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montoya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montoya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Montoya. Those never looked like landing.
Kwong tries to counter by clinching up but Montoya breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Kwong pushes Montoya up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Montoya tries to break the clinch but Kwong is controlling the position. #BC#
Kwong breaks from the clinch.
Kwong throws a lazy head kick
and Montoya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Montoya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montoya wants it to stay on the feet.
Montoya throws a series of punches but Kwong avoids them all with ease.
Kwong throws a head kick that misses
and Montoya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montoya misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya misses the shot to the body.
Montoya throws a hook but Kwong blocks it.
Kwong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Montoya sprawls and moves away.
Kwong shoots in and drives through. Montoya sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kwong takes one to the chin there.
Montoya scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
The cut man is working on Kwasi Kwong's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kwong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Montoya!#ES2#
Montoya explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Montoya misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Kwong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montoya is trying to keep Kwong in close.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Kwong from controlling successfully.
Kwong wanted to stand there but Montoya had control of the position. #T1#
Kwong is looking to work some ground and pound but Montoya has wrist control.
Kwong trying to move into half guard but instead Montoya has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwong is pulling down on Montoya's head. It's preventing any offense from Montoya, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Kwong is looking for a triangle but Montoya pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Kwong 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. #T2#
Montoya wants to stand but Kwong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Montoya trying to control but Kwong is working from the bottom.
Kwong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montoya is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kwong is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Kwong wants to stand and escape but instead Montoya has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Kwong being controlled here, momentarily.
Kwasi Kwong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montoya wants to control from the top but Kwong keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kwong wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kwong 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.
Kwong 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.
Kwong trying to control the position.
Felipe Montoya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Montoya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felipe Montoya.
I've got Montoya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Montoya!
Felipe Montoya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Choi vs Martins
Date: Aug 03, 2025

#R1#
Montoya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khalidovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Khalidovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Montoya is out of range.
Montoya steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Khalidovic. That one must have hurt.
Khalidovic is looking to clinch.
Montoya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khalidovic looks for the body kick but Montoya saw that one coming.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick but Montoya checks it.
Montoya jabs Khalidovic right on the nose. Khalidovic blinks but takes it well.
Montoya connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Mamed Khalidovic has been cut.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovic looks to land a body kick but Montoya moved away.
Khalidovic cracks Montoya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Montoya lands with a hook. Khalidovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Khalidovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montoya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khalidovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya punishes Khalidovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Montoya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khalidovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalidovic throws out a loose jab but Montoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Montoya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Khalidovic looks for the body kick but Montoya saw that one coming.
Khalidovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montoya.
Montoya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Felipe Montoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montoya throws a jab when Khalidovic was well out of range.
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khalidovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Montoya misses.
Khalidovic misses the jab.
Montoya misses the shot to the body.
Khalidovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidovic manages to avoid it.#TD#
Khalidovic dives in and scores a takedown into Montoya's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Montoya trying to control the position.
Khalidovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Montoya working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB#
Khalidovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montoya working a defensive guard here.
Khalidovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khalidovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montoya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montoya wants to sweep here but Khalidovic controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Khalidovic connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montoya is fending him off so far but Khalidovic persists. Nope, Montoya circles away and we're back to standing.
Khalidovic throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montoya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khalidovic's head backwards.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut
and Khalidovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montoya 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.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Montoya gets caught napping as Khalidovic dives in and scores a takedown. Montoya manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidovic trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Khalidovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalidovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Khalidovic wants to control from the top but Montoya keeps moving.
Montoya is trying to control the position but Khalidovic postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khalidovic lands the left hand.
Montoya slips under a jab.#CL#
Khalidovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montoya, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Khalidovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khalidovic throws a shot to the body.
Montoya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Montoya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Montoya lands a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Montoya scores with a four punch combination!
Khalidovic tries to land a front kick but Montoya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Montoya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montoya.
Khalidovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montoya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khalidovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montoya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic.
Montoya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montoya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montoya there as he acknowledges the shot.
Felipe Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montoya throws a body punch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Felipe Montoya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montoya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montoya walks into a jab.
Khalidovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montoya throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
A big left from Montoya misses.
Montoya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Khalidovic misses.
Montoya throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
Khalidovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khalidovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montoya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Montoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Khalidovic looking to score a takedown here. Montoya is defending well but Khalidovic drives through and ends up in Montoya's guard.
Khalidovic is pushing down on Montoya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montoya is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidovic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Montoya wants to control but Khalidovic is keeping busy.
Montoya tries to get to full guard but Khalidovic has control of the leg.
Khalidovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Khalidovic tries to pass to full mount but Montoya defends it.
Montoya trying to control here.
Khalidovic wants to free his trapped foot but Montoya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Montoya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidovic is working away from the top position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Montoya is looking to improve his position.
Khalidovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Montoya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khalidovic throws a head kick that misses
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Montoya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Montoya looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Khalidovic has managed to clinch. #BC#
Khalidovic breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Khalidovic. #T4#
Montoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khalidovic.
Nice shot lands for Montoya.
Montoya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Khalidovic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Khalidovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Montoya walks into a stiff left hand from Khalidovic.
A swing and a miss from Montoya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic misses with a leg kick.
Khalidovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Montoya scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Khalidovic coming out on top.
Khalidovic slips a jab from Montoya.
Khalidovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick which misses Montoya's front leg but catches the back leg as Montoya tries to avoid it.
Khalidovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khalidovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Montoya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khalidovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Montoya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khalidovic at a distance.
Mamed Khalidovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khalidovic shoots for a takedown but Montoya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khalidovic misses with a hook.
Montoya throws a shot from downtown. Khalidovic moves away and avoids it.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montoya throws out a counter right but Khalidovic avoids it with no problem.
Khalidovic needs to keep his hands up - Montoya had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khalidovic.
Montoya scores with a jab.
Khalidovic is looking to clinch.
Khalidovic sizes up Montoya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Khalidovic closes the distance and clinches.
Montoya tries to break the clinch but Khalidovic is controlling the position.
Montoya trying to land knees to the body.
Montoya is trying to break free.#T1#
Khalidovic prevents Montoya from breaking the clinch.
Montoya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Montoya wants to break free but Khalidovic has control.
Montoya leaning his opponent against the cage.
Montoya leaning his opponent against the cage.
Montoya trying to stall but Khalidovic improves his position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montoya pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Felipe Montoya.#TD#
Khalidovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Montoya!
Montoya is letting Khalidovic control him for a moment.
Montoya is looking for a sweep.
Mamed Khalidovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Khalidovic is staying tight to Montoya's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Montoya is trying to control Khalidovic's posture but Khalidovic avoids it.
Khalidovic takes a little break here. Montoya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Montoya stops Khalidovic from passing to mount.
Montoya seems a little lost for a moment, as Khalidovic dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khalidovic tries to score with a low kick but Montoya moves his leg out of the way.
Khalidovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montoya lands a slapping body shot.
Montoya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montoya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Felipe Montoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montoya misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Khalidovic.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felipe Montoya.
Well Khalidovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!
A victorious Mamed Khalidovic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Richard 2
Date: Jul 06, 2025

#R1#
Montoya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
It seemed like Marcus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Montoya misses with a straight right.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus unleashes a big counter combination but Montoya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Montoya misses with a two punch combination.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
A left and a right from Montoya both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Montoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus throws a big counter head kick but Montoya avoids it with no problem.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Montoya moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarcus.
Marcus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Montoya scores with a jab to the body.
Montoya misses with a few strikes there.
Marcus slips a jab from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a looping right.
Montoya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
Montoya throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Marcus to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Montoya. #CUT#It looks like Philip Marcus has been cut.
Montoya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marcus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Marcus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Marcus misses with a hook. Montoya ducked under it nicely.
Marcus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Montoya. Beautiful body shot.
Montoya looks to throw the jab but Marcus is out of range.
Felipe Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.
Montoya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montoya lands with a nice body punch.
Montoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcus throws a big counter head kick but Montoya avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Montoya lands with a shot to the body.
Montoya tries to bum rush Marcus with a series of wild strikes but Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcus tries a quick counter leg kick but Montoya is wise to it.
Montoya misses with a hook.
Montoya misses with a double jab
and Marcus counters with a right hand to the body.
Montoya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Marcus is rocked!
Montoya ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Marcus's jaw. Marcus's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Montoya does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felipe Montoya!
During a confident post fight interview, Felipe Montoya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Vrjalya vs Schneider
Date: Jun 08, 2025

#R1#
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montoya misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Montoya lands with an overhand left.
Montoya misses with an uppercut
and Montoya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montoya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Montoya defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Felipe Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Montoya checks it.#T1#
Montoya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machado has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Montoya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montoya throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Montoya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.
Montoya misses with a jab to the body
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montoya thinking.
Montoya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Montoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Montoya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Montoya misses with a straight right.
Montoya misses with an uppercut.
Machado feints a counter leg kick.
Montoya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado lands with a hook. Montoya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Montoya's shoulder, as Montoya tries to avoid the shot.
Machado lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado moves away from the strike by Montoya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Montoya does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Montoya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Montoya looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montoya lands a jab to the nose.
Montoya moves away from the strike by Machado.
Montoya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Montoya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machado backs up against the cage.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Montoya's shoulder, as Montoya tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Montoya.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado tries a low kick but Montoya avoids it.
Machado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Montoya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
No joy there for Montoya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montoya misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a good low kick that Montoya was not able to check.
Montoya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machado to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Montoya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Wanderson Machado's cut even more.
Montoya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machado's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montoya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montoya misses the shot to the body.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montoya's sensitive parts.
Montoya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machado under the eye.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montoya's head.
Montoya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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 Felipe Montoya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Machado misses.
Machado moves out of range as Montoya strikes.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montoya.
Montoya misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montoya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado scores with a shot to the body.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machado.
Machado scores with the left hand. Montoya knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Machado takes a swing at Montoya's ribcage but misses.
Montoya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machado circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Machado misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Montoya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montoya.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Montoya throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machado staying out of range there.#T2#
Machado dodges the punch combination from Montoya.
Machado tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montoya throws out the jab.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Montoya ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Montoya. Those never looked like landing.
Machado thuds a left hand into Montoya's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado is looking for the big counter here.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Montoya throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with an inside leg kick.
Machado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado throws the left hand but Montoya avoids the punch easily.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Montoya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Felipe Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
Machado slips a jab from Montoya.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Montoya lands a nice looking body shot.
Montoya avoids the head kick by Machado.
Montoya takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Montoya slips a jab from Machado.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machado throws a head kick that misses
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Machado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montoya circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the body from Machado misses
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Montoya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montoya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado misses with a double jab
letting Montoya counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Felipe Montoya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Montoya throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Machado misses.
Machado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Montoya.
Machado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montoya throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machado walks into a jab.
Montoya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Felipe Montoya is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Montoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Machado scores with the left hand. Montoya knows he should have avoided that one.
Montoya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#The cut above Wanderson Machado's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Machado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Montoya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montoya swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado misses with a hook.
Montoya throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machado counters with a big head kick but Montoya shrugs it off.
Montoya throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montoya misses with a few strikes there.
Machado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montoya.
A big right from Montoya misses.
Wanderson Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Montoya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Montoya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machado is looking to slow Montoya down with leg kicks.
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!
Montoya blocks a jab.
Machado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Montoya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machado.
Montoya throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montoya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily. #CUT#Wanderson Machado's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montoya!
Montoya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Montoya checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Montoya's leg but Montoya calmly moves out of range.
Montoya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado avoids the body shot from Montoya.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montoya checks a leg kick.
Machado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montoya circles away quickly and effectively.
Montoya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Montoya swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Machado flicks out a counter leg kick but Montoya steps away.#T4#
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wanderson Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Felipe Montoya!
A relieved looking Felipe Montoya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Jackson
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Montoya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya is just out of range.
Montoya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Montoya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Montoya catches King right on the button with a cross.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montoya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by King.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King looks to land a body kick but Montoya moved away.
A big left from Montoya misses.
King misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Montoya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Montoya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montoya.
King walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya throws out a powerful jab.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Montoya misses the jab.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montoya misses with the combination.
King keeps Montoya at a distance using the push kick.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montoya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from King.
Montoya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montoya swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montoya's knee momentarily.
King seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Montoya shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! King is backing up but Montoya catches him with a final right hook that drops him! King covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Montoya Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Montoya!
An out of breath Felipe Montoya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 30
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Montoya catches Calderon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calderon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Calderon slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Montoya.
Montoya blocks a head kick by Calderon.
Montoya misses with a straight left.
Montoya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calderon.
Calderon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montoya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Calderon is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Calderon misses the target.
Calderon throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Montoya slips the punch.
Montoya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Calderon pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Calderon throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
Calderon throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a nice body shot.
Calderon throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Montoya slips under a jab.
Calderon missing with a left hand there. Montoya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Calderon backs off Montoya throws a huge counter combo but Calderon manages to avoid it all.
Montoya avoids the head kick by Calderon.
Montoya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calderon throws out the jab.
Montoya misses with a body shot
and Calderon counters with a straight right hand.
Calderon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Montoya.
Montoya digs a good body shot into Calderon's ribs.
Montoya misses with a straight left.
Junior Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Calderon takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calderon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calderon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montoya counters with a three punch combo that has Calderon backing up. Calderon nods at Montoya to acknowledge the strikes.
Calderon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montoya counters with a right hand to the body.
Calderon lands a really nice looking cross but Montoya seems unphased.
Calderon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Calderon.
Montoya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick lands for Calderon.
Calderon misses with a lunging right hand
and Montoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calderon swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Montoya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Montoya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calderon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montoya lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Calderon is rocked!
We've been told by Calderon's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Oh Calderon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calderon misses with a body punch
and Montoya counters with a big right hand! Oh Calderon is in trouble here! Montoya follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Montoya!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 26
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Montoya misses with an uppercut.
Montoya misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Gorilla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gorilla 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 wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montoya is pressed up against the cage. Gorilla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Montoya down to the mat. Montoya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Montoya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Magilla Gorilla has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montoya. Gorilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magilla Gorilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorilla blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorilla takes one on the button.
Montoya lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Gorilla shoots in and bounces Montoya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Montoya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gorilla manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorilla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gorilla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Gorilla 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. Gorilla eventually gives up the hold.
Montoya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorilla scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Montoya is looking for a sweep. Gorilla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya is looking to control Gorilla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montoya avoid being mounted?
Gorilla is trying to control the action in half guard but Montoya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gorilla throwing shots but Montoya is blocking nicely.
Montoya tries to get to full guard but Gorilla has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gorilla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Montoya has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya is not content to let Gorilla control the position.#T3#
Montoya looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gorilla scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Montoya trying to hold on to Gorilla's head to control him but Gorilla postures up.
Gorilla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gorilla wants to pass the guard but Montoya is defending well.
Gorilla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Montoya has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Montoya is trying to maintain the position but Gorilla is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorilla content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Gorilla is working for a kimura but Montoya is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Gorilla is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Montoya to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montoya is trying to control the position but Gorilla postures up.
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 Magilla Gorilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magilla Gorilla's cut.
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#
Gorilla fails with the takedown
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.
Gorilla dives in and grabs Montoya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montoya pushes down on Gorilla's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gorilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montoya.
As Gorilla backs off Montoya throws a huge counter combo but Gorilla manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the body from Gorilla misses
and Montoya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gorilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magilla Gorilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Montoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya catches Gorilla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#Magilla Gorilla's cut is getting worse.
Montoya staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gorilla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montoya looks to land a combination but Gorilla avoids it well. #T1#
Montoya stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorilla. Gorilla gets slowly back to his feet.
Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Gorilla gets a takedown into half guard.
Gorilla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gorilla trying to control from half guard but Montoya is working away.
Montoya taking some punishment here, with Gorilla in his half guard.
Montoya is looking to control Gorilla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montoya avoid being mounted?#T2#
Montoya wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montoya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gorilla is pressing down on Montoya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montoya is holding on for now.
Montoya wants to control but Gorilla is keeping busy.
Gorilla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gorilla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magilla Gorilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gorilla lands a nice short elbow.
Gorilla drops an elbow to the side of Montoya's head.
Gorilla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gorilla is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Montoya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gorilla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gorilla scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gorilla passes the guard and advances to mount!
Montoya is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4#
Montoya is bucking up trying to escape but Gorilla cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Montoya wants to hold on but Gorilla pushes him away.#SUB#
Montoya tries to improve his position but Gorilla has taken his back! Gorilla has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Montoya tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gorilla pushes Montoya away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magilla Gorilla!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 19
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Gill catches Montoya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gill lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Felipe Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gill to counter with a crisp jab.
Gill fakes the leg kick and cracks Montoya in the body.
Montoya scores with a sloppy right hand. Gill should have avoided that one.
Gill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya blocks a head kick by Gill.
Montoya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montoya checks a leg kick.
Montoya misses with a looping left.
Gill tries to clinch but Montoya moves out of range.
Gill has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Honu Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Gill looks to land a body kick but Montoya moved away.
Montoya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gill swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya throws a lazy right hand but Gill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montoyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gill wants to clinch but Montoya slips to the side
and Montoya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montoya throws a body punch but Gill moves out of range. #T2#
Montoya throws a series of punches but Gill moves out of range.
Montoya misses the shot to the body.
Gill tries to work over Montoya's front leg with a kick but Montoya checks it.
No joy there for Montoya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Gill.
Gill misses the shot to the body.
Montoya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gill is looking to wear down Montoya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gill pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montoya is out of range and Gill settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montoya loads up on a big right hand but Gill slips the punch.
Jab by Gill.#T3#
Montoya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montoya lands with a cross.
Gill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montoya.
Montoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gill throws the kick towards the body but Montoya avoids it.
We've been informed that Montoya has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Gill takes the fight into the clinch.
Gill tries to work over Montoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gill.
Gill lands with a short shot to the head.
Montoya content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Gill struggles to land a body shot inside as Montoya controls his hands.
Gill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Montoya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montoya throws a lazy right hand but Gill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gill throws a body shot but no joy.
Montoya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gill can pounce on him. #CL#
Gill closes the distance and pushes Montoya back into the cage.
Gill throws a head punch that misses.
Gill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montoya can't break the clinch.
Gill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gill throws a punch but it's blocked by Montoya.
A short uppercut from Gill.
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 Blue Gill will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Montoya throws a right and a left that Gill avoids nicely.
Montoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Montoya in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd cheers as Montoya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gill doesn't seem phased though.
Gill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gill takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montoya looks to land a combination but Gill avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill misses with a hook. Montoya ducked under it nicely.
Montoya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Montoya swinging wildly here. #T1#
Montoya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gill will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Felipe Montoya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gill avoids the body shot from Montoya.
That kick from Gill tenderised Montoya's leg. Montoya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gill misses with a straight left.
Montoya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gill's head.
Montoya works over Gill's head and body with a nice combination.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Gill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Gill avoids the body shot from Montoya.
Gill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gill lands with an uppercut that bounces Montoya off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montoya lands with a cross.
Gill throws a nice head kick!
Montoya goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gill lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Montoya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montoya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gill. Gill obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Montoya misses with a hook
and Gill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Gill misses the target.
Montoya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Montoya avoids the head kick by Gill.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
Gill is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montoya lands with a right hand.
Gill misses with a body kick.
Montoya checks a low kick from Gill.
Montoya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Gill throws a chopping leg kick but Montoya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Montoya swings for the body but Gill moves out of range.
Montoya sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montoya!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya punishes Gill's body with a nice straight punch.
Gill connects with a high kick.
Montoya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gill counters with an inside leg kick.
Montoya keeps the fight on the outside.
Montoya cracks Gill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gill swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gill takes a swing at Montoya's ribcage but misses.
Gill stuns Montoya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gill was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya.
Montoya throws an off balance right hand
and Gill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Montoya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gill at a distance.
Gill throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montoya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gill feints and then cracks Montoya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montoya down.
Gill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Montoya. Those never looked like landing.
Montoya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gill at a distance.
Montoya lands a two punch combo.
Montoya takes a swing at Gill's ribcage but misses.
Gill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montoya's hands.#CL#
Gill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gill struggles to land a body shot inside as Montoya controls his hands.
Gill keeps control of Montoya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gill lands a left hand. #BC2#
Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Montoya moves out of range as Gill strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gill scores with a hook to the body. Montoya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montoya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gill counters with a thumping low kick.
Montoya defending well as Gill loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya throws out a counter right but Gill avoids it with no problem.
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gill thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gill throws a sloppy head kick and Montoya moves out of range easily.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gill manages to avoid it.#T3#
Gill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gill misses the shot to the body.
Montoya throws a series of punches but Gill avoids them all with ease.
Gill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Montoya throws an off balance right hand
and Gill counters with a series of strikes. Montoya will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Gill misses.
Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gill was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya.
Montoya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Gill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Montoya throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Gill moves into the clinch.
Gill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montoya backwards.
Montoya just leaning against Gill, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya blocking some punches.
Gill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Montoya blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Montoya breaks from the clinch.
Montoya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gill with a nice calf kick.
Gill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montoya lands a jab-cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blue Gill.
I think Gill 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blue Gill!
Blue Gill was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Montoya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montoya wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Freeman feints and as Montoya raises his hands in defense, Freeman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freeman postures up.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freeman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montoya tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Freeman passes Montoya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Freeman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Montoya is defending well.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Montoya is looking to escape.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Montoya wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Freeman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Montoya is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morgan Freeman!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Montoya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolar.
Montoya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolar.
Kolar slips under a jab from Montoya.
Montoya throws a looping overhand right but Kolar ducks down to avoid it.
Kolar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montoya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolar.#TD#
Kolar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kolar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montoya is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montoya is pulling down on Kolar's head to control his posture. #T1#
Kolar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolar throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolar trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kolar drops back looking for a leg! Montoya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Montoya manages to kick Kolar off! Kolar jumps back into Montoya's guard.
Kolar with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montoya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kolar tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard.
Kolar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolar 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 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montoya trying to keep a closed guard but Kolar is proving a slippery customer.
Kolar pushing down on Montoya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Montoya is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kolar working the head and body with strikes.
Montoya trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolar slips a nice elbow through Montoya's hands, connecting with Montoya's forehead.
Kolar winds up and cracks Montoya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Kolar seems content to control.
Kolar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Montoya is working to get back to half guard.
Kolar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kolar looking to finish Montoya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Montoya!#T3#
BOOM! Kolar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kolar working the ground and pound effectively.
Kolar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kolar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Montoya hang on?
Kolar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Montoya is rocked!
Kolar controlling the position easily from mount.
Montoya is still in real trouble! Can Kolar finish him?
Montoya tries to hold on but Kolar pushes him away.
Kolar trying to control but Montoya is having none of it.
Montoya seems to have recovered his senses.
Kolar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Montoya looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolar with shots to the head and body - Montoya looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kolar unloading with bombs!#ROC#Montoya is rocked!
Montoya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kolar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Montoya is still in real trouble! Can Kolar finish him?
Kolar passes to side control.
Montoya seems to have recovered his senses.
Kolar trying to control the action but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Kolar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kolar landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Kolar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Montoya takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Kolar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kolar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kolar. #TD#
Kolar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montoya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kolar.
Kolar trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it.
Montoya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kolar is keen to just control but Montoya is a slippery customer.
Oliver Kolar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Montoya wants to control but Kolar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Montoya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kolar. #SUB#
Kolar is working for a kimura but Montoya is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Kolar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Montoya is looking for a sweep. Kolar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montoya keeps working.
Kolar wants to free his trapped foot but Montoya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kolar slips a nice elbow through Montoya's hands, connecting with Montoya's forehead.
Kolar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montoya can do to turn this around?
Montoya has hold of Kolar's hands but Kolar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Montoya is looking to improve his position.
Kolar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kolar wants to free his trapped foot but Montoya is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Kolar is working hard here to advance position.
Montoya is refusing to be controlled, as Kolar sits in half guard.
Montoya tries to roll over but Kolar keeps him under control.
Kolar works his way into full mount!
Kolar cracks Montoya with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3##SUB#
Kolar looking to secure an arm triangle but Montoya defends it well.
Kolar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Montoya?
Montoya can't escape the position.
Kolar controlling the position easily from mount.
Kolar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oooh a big shot lands for Kolar! Montoya is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oliver Kolar!
A relieved looking Oliver Kolar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Montoya has knocked Tanaka down with a huge combo! Montoya steps away and waves a wobbly Tanaka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tanaka is rocked!
Montoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
Montoya fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Tanaka square on the jaw! Damn, Tanaka 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 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felipe Montoya!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 92
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Chen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montoya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chen jabs Montoya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montoya misses with a looping right.
Chen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
Montoya lands a left and a right that send Chen crashing to the mat, dazed. Montoya thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Chen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Chen out cold! Chen is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felipe Montoya!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 67
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montoya throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Montoya moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Montoya looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montoya throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montoya throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. Montoya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Montoya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montoya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Montoya avoids it.#T1#
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
Montoya takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Montoya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Montoya misses.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Montoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montoya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Montoya ducks down to avoid it.
Montoya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montoya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Montoya's shoulder, as Montoya tries to avoid the shot.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Montoya's head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Montoya's head back.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montoya. Montoya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Montoya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
A punch lands to the side of Montoya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Montoya fails to land with a series of punches.
Montoya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Montoya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Montoya misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Montoya's defenses.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Montoya had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Montoya takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Montoya blocks it.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Montoya avoids it.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Montoya misses the target.#T4#
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit jabs Montoya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Montoya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Montoya's head.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
Montoya is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Montoya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montoya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A quick step to the side and Montoya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montoya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Montoya takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Montoya avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Montoya's body.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ratchanasak Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sitsongrit jabs Montoya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Montoya might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montoya under the eye.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Montoya swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montoya misses the shot to the body.
Montoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Montoya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Montoya should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montoya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Montoya misses. #T1#
Montoya slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Montoya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Montoya is wise to it.
Montoya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montoya avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Montoya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Montoya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit tests Montoya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montoya just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Montoya 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Montoya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Montoya takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Montoya off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Montoya.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Montoya knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Montoya just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Montoya's head.
Montoya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Montoya is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Montoya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him. #T3#
Montoya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montoya defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Montoya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Montoya jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Montoya.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Montoya throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
Montoya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Montoya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Montoya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Montoya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Montoya checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Felipe Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Montoya counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at Montoya to acknowledge the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Montoya.
Montoya throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Montoya staying out of range there.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Montoya was well out of range.
Montoya throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit thumps Montoya with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Montoya is wise to it.
Montoya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Montoya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ratchanasak Sitsongrit 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!#R3#
Montoya walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Montoya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montoya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Montoya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montoya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montoya.
Montoya lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Montoya.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Montoya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montoya on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Montoya off balance momentarily.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
It looked like Montoya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Montoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit cracks Montoya with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Montoya takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montoya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit. #T2#
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit jabs Montoya right on the nose. Montoya blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Montoya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Montoya's midsection.
Montoya needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montoya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Montoya throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Montoya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montoya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montoya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Montoya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montoya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montoya blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Montoya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Montoya saw that one coming.
Montoya throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit motions for Montoya to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Montoya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Montoya off balance momentarily.
Montoya throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Montoya misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Montoya moved out of range.
Felipe Montoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ratchanasak Sitsongrit!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 57
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Storm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Montoya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Montoya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Storm scores with a spinning back kick!
Storm misses with a left hand
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm misses with a body shot
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya.
Montoya fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Montoya connects with a body shot.#T1#
A combination from Storm does no damage.
Montoya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Storm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montoya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Montoya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Storm looks winded!
Montoya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm walks straight into a right hand from Montoya - that's dropped him! Montoya jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Storm from any more punishment! Storm complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Felipe Montoya!

Event: RFL - Connected 4.1
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Montoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibarra.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibarra is just out of range.
Ibarra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montoya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montoya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Ibarra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Montoya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montoya tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Montoya's face as Ibarra controls the position.
Montoya struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Ibarra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montoya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya trying to remain calm as Ibarra controls from the top position.
Ibarra works to advance to full mount. Montoya defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Ibarra content just to control the position here.
Ibarra with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibarra controlling from the full mount.
Ibarra landing strikes from the mount and Montoya is in trouble!
Ibarra looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ibarra landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2##SUB2#
Ibarra with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ibarra controlling the position easily from mount.
Ibarra avoids the attempt from Montoya to control.
Ibarra thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Montoya tries to hold on but Ibarra postures up.
BOOM! Ibarra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Montoya reaches up to try and control the position but Ibarra seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Montoya rolls and tries to escape and now Ibarra has his back! #SUB2#
Ibarra is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montoya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montoya for a finish.
Ibarra avoiding Montoya 's attempts to control his hands.
Ibarra keeps control of the position easily here as Montoya tries to buck him off. #T4#
Montoya rolls, trying to escape but Ibarra keeps control of the position.
Ibarra scores with punches from the back.
Montoya is trying to break free.
Ibarra controlling the position well here. Montoya rolled but Ibarra kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibarra loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Montoya hold on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elian Ibarra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ibarra lands a head kick. Montoya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Montoya blocks a head kick by Ibarra.
Ibarra throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Ibarra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibarra has his takedown stuffed
and Montoya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montoya avoids the head kick by Ibarra.
A jab from Montoya finds it's way through Ibarra's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibarra was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya.
Ibarra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibarra has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Ibarra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montoya counters with a right hand to the body.
Felipe Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elian Ibarra.
Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibarra manages to avoid it.
Ibarra shoots in but Montoya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montoya drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ibarra right on the button. Ibarra goes down! Montoya follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Montoya gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Montoya!

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