PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trajan Argyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Luis Montoya Rivera will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Argyle
vs
Luis Montoya Rivera

178 cm
21
145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

170 cm
20
143 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Fightwear
[JMFC]Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q156 REC/CARDIO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trajan Argyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Argyle.
Argyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Argyle slips a jab and a cross from Montoya Rivera.
Argyle swings for the body but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
Montoya Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montoya Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montoya Rivera misses with a jab to the body

and Argyle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Montoya Rivera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Argyle is controlling him.
Argyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Argyle cracks Montoya Rivera with a solid left hand.
Montoya Rivera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Argyle is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Argyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Argyle stops Montoya Rivera from standing up.
Argyle forces his way into half guard.

Argyle seems to be looking for submissions.
Montoya Rivera looks like he's trying to stand up.

Argyle 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.
Argyle trying to mount his opponent but Montoya Rivera defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Argyle wants to take a breather but Montoya Rivera is having none of it.

Montoya Rivera pushes Argyle off and gets back to his feet.
Montoya Rivera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Argyle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montoya Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montoya Rivera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Argyle counter with a right hand.
Argyle with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argyle throws out a leg kick but Montoya Rivera moves out of range and Argyle only half commits.
Argyle connects with a body shot.
Montoya Rivera tries to clinch up

and Argyle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Montoya Rivera's guard.
Argyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Argyle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Argyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Argyle throws a strike aimed at the side of Montoya Rivera's head but Montoya Rivera avoids it well.
Argyle takes a little break here. Montoya Rivera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Argyle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argyle wants to take a breather but Montoya Rivera manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Argyle.
Argyle prevents Montoya Rivera from getting back to his feet.
Argyle tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya Rivera is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Argyle trying to control but Montoya Rivera is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Montoya Rivera wants to clinch
and Argyle counters with a nice body kick.
Montoya Rivera throws a combination that misses
and Argyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya Rivera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Argyle counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trajan Argyle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Argyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montoya Rivera circles away.
Argyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya Rivera moves away.
Montoya Rivera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Argyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Montoya Rivera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Argyle throws an overhand right that lands on Montoya Rivera's shoulder, as Montoya Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Montoya Rivera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Argyle shoots in and bounces Montoya Rivera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Montoya Rivera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Argyle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montoya Rivera closes the distance but Argyle moves to the side
and Argyle counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera clinches but Argyle breaks the clinch
and Argyle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Argyle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Montoya Rivera is breathing heavily.
Montoya Rivera throws a head kick but Argyle moves out of range.
Argyle tries to bum rush Montoya Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Montoya Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montoya Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Argyle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Argyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Argyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montoya Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Argyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Argyle trying to control but Montoya Rivera is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montoya Rivera wants to stand and escape but Argyle is having none of it.
Argyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montoya Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montoya Rivera keeping moving, preventing Argyle from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montoya Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
Montoya Rivera closes the distance but Argyle moves to the side
and Argyle counters with a nice body shot.
Montoya Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Argyle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Argyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Montoya Rivera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Argyle 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.
Argyle works his way into full mount!
Montoya Rivera is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Argyle looking to ground and pound but Montoya Rivera is blocking nicely.
Trajan Argyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Argyle throws some wild stikes that Montoya Rivera manages to avoid easily.
Montoya Rivera trying desperately to get to his feet.

Argyle looking for a guillotine from mount but Montoya Rivera is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Argyle wants to take his opponent's back but Montoya Rivera doesn't allow it.
Argyle trying to control but Montoya Rivera is having none of it.
Montoya Rivera has given up his back. Will we see Argyle going for some submissions?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya Rivera is trying to get back to his feet but Argyle has full control of the position and if anything, Montoya Rivera has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Will Argyle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trajan Argyle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Montoya Rivera tries to clinch
and Argyle counters with a left and a right that stings Montoya Rivera.
Horrible takedown by Argyle or perhaps it was just good defense by Montoya Rivera which made him look bad.
Montoya Rivera closes the distance but Argyle moves to the side

and Argyle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Argyle wants to free his trapped foot but Montoya Rivera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Montoya Rivera tries to kick Argyle off but Argyle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Argyle wants to pass to mount but Montoya Rivera is defending the position.
Montoya Rivera is staying active underneath Argyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Argyle wants to free his trapped foot but Montoya Rivera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Argyle is trying to control. Montoya Rivera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Montoya Rivera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Argyle, pushing him back against the cage.

Argyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Argyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
A leg kick checked by Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera tries to clinch but Argyle moves away

and Argyle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montoya Rivera won't be happy with that.
Argyle wants to control but Montoya Rivera is keeping him busy.

Argyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montoya Rivera, who protects the arm well.
Montoya Rivera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Argyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Montoya Rivera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Argyle trying to control the action but Montoya Rivera is working from the bottom.
Montoya Rivera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Argyle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Argyle is looking to take a break and control but Montoya Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Montoya Rivera wants to clinch but Argyle slips to the side

and Argyle counters with a takedown into side control.
Argyle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Argyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montoya Rivera keeps working.
Argyle just content to control the position.

Argyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montoya Rivera, who protects the arm well.
Montoya Rivera is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argyle controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Argyle wants to land a leg kick but Montoya Rivera is out of range.
Trajan Argyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Argyle connects with a body shot.
Montoya Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Argyle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Argyle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Argyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montoya Rivera tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Argyle counters with a shoot takedown. Montoya Rivera fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trajan Argyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Argyle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trajan Argyle!