PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Two Kickman (ranked 3103 p4p, 25052 weight class) and Rohan Montgomery (ranked 342 p4p, 0 weight class). Rohan Montgomery is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kickman
vs
Montgomery

180 cm
19
174
3 - 2 - 0

167 cm
27
170
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Two Kickman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rohan Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery blocks a head kick by Kickman.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Kickman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kickman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kickman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kickman looks for the body kick but Montgomery saw that one coming.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Kickman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kickman tries to bum rush Montgomery with a series of wild strikes but Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Kickman.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Kickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kickman with the inside leg kick.
Kickman misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Two Kickman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Kickman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kickman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montgomery.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Kickman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Kickman.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickman looks for the body kick but Montgomery saw that one coming.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Kickman.
Kickman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kickman scores with a hook to the body. Montgomery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Kickman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kickman throws a wild body kick that Montgomery sees coming a mile off.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Two Kickman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kickman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Montgomery counters with a single leg into guard. Kickman didn't expect that.
Kickman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kickman throwing shots but Montgomery is blocking nicely.
Kickman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kickman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickman is taking a breather. Montgomery says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kickman continues to stall.
Kickman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kickman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kickman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kickman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Montgomery to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kickman misses with a kick to the body.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kickman defends it well.
Kickman throws a hook but Montgomery avoids it easily.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Montgomery slips a jab and a cross from Kickman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kickman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Montgomery has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montgomery and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kickman thows a leg kick but Montgomery checks it

and Montgomery counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kickman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Two Kickman 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.

Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kickman defends it well.
Kickman digs a good body shot into Montgomery's ribs.
Kickman throws a head kick but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kickman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kickman throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Kickman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Kickman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kickman swinging wildly here.
Montgomery checks a leg kick.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickman throws a head kick that Montgomery semi-blocks.
Kickman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kickman tries to bum rush Montgomery with a series of wild strikes but Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kickman sizes up Montgomery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Montgomery blocks a head kick by Kickman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Kickman.
Kickman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Kickman.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Kickman avoids it easily.
Kickman throws a solid leg kick but Montgomery takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kickman.
A punch combination from Kickman misses.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Kickman avoids it easily.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kickman throws a leg kick that is checked

and Montgomery counters with a shoot takedown. Kickman fights it but they end up in guard.
Kickman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Montgomery is controlling him.
Kickman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kickman being controlled here, momentarily.

Kickman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kickman is looking to stand up but Montgomery isn't so interested in that idea.
Kickman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kickman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kickman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Montgomery controls Kickman momentarily but Kickman frees himself.
Kickman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kickman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kickman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Montgomery, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kickman lands a really nice looking cross but Montgomery seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Kickman.
Kickman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big right from Kickman misses.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kickman defends it well.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kickman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kickman misses with a body shot.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kickman throws a low kick, looking for Montgomery's leg but Montgomery calmly moves out of range.
Kickman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kickman tries a head kick but it misses.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kickman throws a head kick but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Two Kickman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kickman misses with a few strikes there.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Kickman avoids it easily.
Kickman misses with a head kick.
Kickman tried to score with a low kick but Montgomery checks it.
Kickman tries to land a front kick but Montgomery steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Kickman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kickman throws a nice looking combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Kickman throws a leg kick but Montgomery checks it.
Kickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kickman tries to land a front kick but Montgomery steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickman throws a sloppy head kick and Montgomery moves out of range easily.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kickman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kickman throws a series of punches but Montgomery avoids them all with ease.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kickman defends it well.
Kickman throws a sloppy head kick and Montgomery moves out of range easily.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kickman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Kickman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses

and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Kickman keeps moving.
Kickman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Kickman keeps moving.
Kickman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Montgomery is controlling him.
Montgomery looking to sit in guard and control but Kickman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kickman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kickman advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kickman is looking for a kimura here.
Kickman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Kickman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kickman wants to land a leg kick but Montgomery is out of range.
A punch combination from Kickman misses.
Kickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickman looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Kickman throws a sloppy head kick and Montgomery moves out of range easily.
Kickman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montgomery is out of range and Kickman settles back down.
Kickman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Two Kickman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kickman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kickman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kickman.
Montgomery blocks a head kick by Kickman.
Kickman throws a body kick that misses

and Montgomery counters with a shoot takedown. Kickman fights it but they end up in guard.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Kickman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kickman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montgomery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kickman is tightening it up a little... Montgomery has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Montgomery reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Montgomery taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kickman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Two Kickman!