PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claus Montgomery (ranked 2812 p4p, 2233 weight class) and Phillip Personal Space (ranked 351 p4p, 294 weight class). Claus Montgomery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Montgomery
vs
Personal Space

200 cm
25
200
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
197
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Claus Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phillip Personal Space!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Personal Space misses.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but Personal Space shows good takedown defense.
Montgomery takes a swing at Personal Space's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Personal Space throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Personal Space.
Montgomery lands with a right hand.
Personal Space lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Personal Space throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery misses with a hook.
Montgomery throws a jab but it's blocked by Personal Space.
Personal Space looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Personal Space keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Personal Space.
Personal Space tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montgomery was well out of range. Poor timing from Personal Space.
Personal Space just misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Personal Space is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Personal Space circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Personal Space avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Personal Space moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery punishes Personal Space's body with a nice straight punch.
Phillip Personal Space is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Personal Space slips a straight right by Montgomery.
Montgomery slips under a jab.

Personal Space clinches up with Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage.
Personal Space misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Personal Space.
Montgomery is trying to break free.
Personal Space lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Personal Space tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montgomery has been working on his balance at PhoQus Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Personal Space.
Montgomery can't get the takedown.
Montgomery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Personal Space scores with a hook to the body.
Montgomery wants to take the fight to the mat but Personal Space manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Personal Space's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Personal Space's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Personal Space pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Personal Space defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut
and Personal Space counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Personal Space.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Personal Space moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery clobbers Personal Space with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Personal Space misses the jab.
Montgomery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montgomery throws a shot to the body.
Personal Space misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Personal Space steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Personal Space counters with a straight right hand.
Montgomery throws a nice looking combination but Personal Space bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Personal Space throws out a counter right but Montgomery avoids it with no problem.
Personal Space dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Personal Space slaps away a takedown attempt from Montgomery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Montgomery throws a sloppy body shot
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Personal Space slips under a jab.
Montgomery lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Personal Space takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Personal Space ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Personal Space is looking for the big counter here.

Personal Space has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Personal Space.
Personal Space gets underhooks to prevent Montgomery's takedown attempt.
Montgomery is trying to force a seperation but Personal Space has the dominant position.
Personal Space lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Personal Space.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Personal Space just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Personal Space forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Personal Space lands a body shot in the clinch.
Personal Space scores with a shoulder strike.
Personal Space lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montgomery.
Personal Space lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Personal Space.
Montgomery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Personal Space leaning against his opponent.
Personal Space lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Personal Space.
A hook to the body from Personal Space.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Personal Space lands a right hand.
Personal Space working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Personal Space stops a takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Personal Space as the two fighters clinch.
Montgomery letting Personal Space take a breather here.
Personal Space lands a body punch.
Montgomery can't break the clinch.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Personal Space avoiding damage.
Montgomery is trying to drag Personal Space to the mat but Personal Space just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Personal Space.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Personal Space dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Personal Space moves away.
Montgomery sizes up Personal Space with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Montgomery gets tackled into the cage by Personal Space. Personal Space maintains the clinch.
Personal Space lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Personal Space.
Personal Space keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montgomery's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Personal Space.
A short uppercut from Personal Space.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Personal Space just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery wants to take the fight to the mat but Personal Space manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery jumps guard but Personal Space stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claus Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Personal Space.
A right hook to the body lands for Personal Space.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Personal Space presses Montgomery against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Montgomery wants to take the fight to the mat but Personal Space manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Personal Space scores with a nice hook to the head.
Personal Space works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Personal Space working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Personal Space lands with a light punch inside.
Personal Space makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Personal Space.
Personal Space lands a body shot.
A short right from Personal Space on the inside.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Personal Space smiles and moves away.
Personal Space uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Personal Space looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Claus Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Personal Space throws a good cross that connects.

Montgomery is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Personal Space throws a lazy right hand but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Personal Space lands a big right hand that sends Montgomery crashing to the mat! Personal Space stays standing though and waves Montgomery back to his feet!
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Personal Space scores with a shot to the body.
Personal Space fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montgomery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montgomery walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Montgomery limp body while Personal Space jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phillip Personal Space!
Phillip Personal Space seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.