Post by The Sandmen on Aug 3, 2018 15:09:27 GMT -5
Alexandra Albu is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Nicco Montaño glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alexandra Albu seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Albu and Montaño circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Body kick by Alexandra Albu...
is blocked.
Montaño tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nicco Montaño just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Albu may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Forehead
Nicco Montaño fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Montaño launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Albu with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alexandra Albu throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Montaño's chin! That stops Montaño in her tracks!
Montaño is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Albu's jaw!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Albu and Montaño circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
that forces Montaño to try and defend better.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nicco Montaño can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Albu follows Nicco Montaño
only to get counter punched in a big way! Albu needs to stop playing Nicco Montaño's game or she'll get knocked out!
Albu's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Albu has a small cut in her Left eye
Inside leg kick from Albu
that lands on Nicco Montaño's leg.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Montaño decides to launch some tentative punches
Albu launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Montaño with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Albu's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Albu has a small cut in her Mouth
Albu and Montaño circle around the center of the cage.
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Shovel hook by Alexandra Albu
tags Montaño.
Albu feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
Alexandra Albu tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Montaño is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Montaño's body! She's holding her side
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Montaño
Alexandra Albu's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Alexandra Albu tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Montaño
Alexandra Albu tries to open Montaño's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alexandra Albu. Montaño is unable to cover herself now!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Montaño
Alexandra Albu tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Montaño tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nicco Montaño overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Albu pulls her arm out of danger.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Montaño
Alexandra Albu tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Nicco Montaño to fight back!
Nicco Montaño gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Albu spins out, but Nicco Montaño was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Albu is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Alexandra Albu!
Montaño dodges!
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Albu follows Nicco Montaño
only to get counter punched in a big way! Albu needs to stop playing Nicco Montaño's game or she'll get knocked out!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Nicco Montaño just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Albu may be in trouble!
Brutal-looking high kick from Alexandra Albu!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Montaño launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Albu with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Albu has a small cut in her Right cheek
Nicco Montaño's mind is definitely in the fight, Albu just got nailed! Nicco Montaño saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Albu is going to have a headache after this one.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Nicco Montaño jumps back and jabs
Albu seems staggered and Nicco Montaño runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Alexandra Albu's mind is definitely in the fight, Montaño just got nailed! Alexandra Albu saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Montaño moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Montaño is in now. Alexandra Albu is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Alexandra Albu continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Alexandra Albu just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Montaño quickly defends.
Albu misses a step and Nicco Montaño sees an opportunity to counter her!
Montaño throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
That punishment by Nicco Montaño has left Albu staggered! Nicco Montaño should try push forward now and finish this!
Montaño moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Albu seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Montaño looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Albu is on the receiving end of a great combo by Montaño.
Albu's Right eye is beginning to swell
Albu seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexandra Albu!
Montaño ducks under...
Montaño launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Albu's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Alexandra Albu and Montaño engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Nicco Montaño is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Montaño begins to launch a barrage of punches over Albu
this is getting worse and worse for Albu
Albu fell like she got shot! This is over!
Albu has a small cut in her Mouth
Winner is Nicco Montaño by KO (Punches) at 2:04 Round 2
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 37 s
Statistics: Nicco Montaño
Punches 31/40 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 37 s
Good war in the first. Montano had a better recovery and came out dominating in the second.
Nicco Montaño glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Alexandra Albu seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Albu and Montaño circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Body kick by Alexandra Albu...
is blocked.
Montaño tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nicco Montaño just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Albu may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Forehead
Nicco Montaño fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Montaño launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Albu with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alexandra Albu throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Montaño's chin! That stops Montaño in her tracks!
Montaño is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Albu's jaw!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Albu and Montaño circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
that forces Montaño to try and defend better.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nicco Montaño can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Albu follows Nicco Montaño
only to get counter punched in a big way! Albu needs to stop playing Nicco Montaño's game or she'll get knocked out!
Albu's Left eye is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Albu has a small cut in her Left eye
Inside leg kick from Albu
that lands on Nicco Montaño's leg.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Montaño decides to launch some tentative punches
Albu launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Montaño with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Albu's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Albu has a small cut in her Mouth
Albu and Montaño circle around the center of the cage.
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Shovel hook by Alexandra Albu
tags Montaño.
Albu feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
Alexandra Albu tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Montaño is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Montaño's body! She's holding her side
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Montaño
Alexandra Albu's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Alexandra Albu tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Montaño
Alexandra Albu tries to open Montaño's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alexandra Albu. Montaño is unable to cover herself now!
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Montaño
Alexandra Albu tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Montaño tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Nicco Montaño overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Albu pulls her arm out of danger.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Montaño
Alexandra Albu tries to finish with a leg lock!
Montaño is able to break the lock.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Nicco Montaño to fight back!
Nicco Montaño gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Albu spins out, but Nicco Montaño was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Albu is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Alexandra Albu!
Montaño dodges!
Poorly executed technique. Nicco Montaño looks to counter!
Albu follows Nicco Montaño
only to get counter punched in a big way! Albu needs to stop playing Nicco Montaño's game or she'll get knocked out!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Nicco Montaño just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Albu may be in trouble!
Brutal-looking high kick from Alexandra Albu!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Albu doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexandra Albu fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexandra Albu is a bloody mess!
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Montaño launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Albu with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Albu has a small cut in her Right cheek
Nicco Montaño's mind is definitely in the fight, Albu just got nailed! Nicco Montaño saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Albu is going to have a headache after this one.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Nicco Montaño jumps back and jabs
Albu seems staggered and Nicco Montaño runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Alexandra Albu's mind is definitely in the fight, Montaño just got nailed! Alexandra Albu saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Montaño moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Montaño is in now. Alexandra Albu is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Alexandra Albu continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Alexandra Albu just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Montaño quickly defends.
Albu misses a step and Nicco Montaño sees an opportunity to counter her!
Montaño throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
That punishment by Nicco Montaño has left Albu staggered! Nicco Montaño should try push forward now and finish this!
Montaño moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Albu seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Montaño looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Albu is on the receiving end of a great combo by Montaño.
Albu's Right eye is beginning to swell
Albu seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexandra Albu!
Montaño ducks under...
Montaño launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Albu's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Alexandra Albu and Montaño engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Nicco Montaño is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
You can see Albu's blood making stains in the mat.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Montaño begins to launch a barrage of punches over Albu
this is getting worse and worse for Albu
Albu fell like she got shot! This is over!
Albu has a small cut in her Mouth
Winner is Nicco Montaño by KO (Punches) at 2:04 Round 2
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 37 s
Statistics: Nicco Montaño
Punches 31/40 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 37 s
Good war in the first. Montano had a better recovery and came out dominating in the second.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!