PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tai Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jacob montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vongkhamchanh
vs
montgomery

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
24
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tai Vongkhamchanh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, jacob montgomery!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

montgomery shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vongkhamchanh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
montgomery stopping the sweep attempt from Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
montgomery wants to control from the top but Vongkhamchanh keeps moving.
Vongkhamchanh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
montgomery wants to control from the top but Vongkhamchanh keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
montgomery would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
montgomery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vongkhamchanh is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vongkhamchanh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but montgomery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
montgomery shoots in and drives through. Vongkhamchanh sprawls well.
montgomery shoots in looking for a takedown. Vongkhamchanh tries to sprawl out of it but montgomery keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vongkhamchanh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Vongkhamchanh moves into the clinch successfully.

Vongkhamchanh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vongkhamchanh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vongkhamchanh seems keen to control montgomery's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh wants to sweep here but montgomery controlling him for the moment.
Vongkhamchanh controls montgomery momentarily but montgomery frees himself.
montgomery being controlled here momentarily.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to stand up but montgomery isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vongkhamchanh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
montgomery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
montgomery looks gassed!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vongkhamchanh.

Vongkhamchanh moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
montgomery is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vongkhamchanh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tai Vongkhamchanh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jacob montgomery.
Vongkhamchanh lands an elbow that stopped montgomery in his tracks for a moment.
Vongkhamchanh has had enough of the clinch but montgomery keeps him there for the moment.
montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Vongkhamchanh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Vongkhamchanh breaks the clinch.
montgomery tries to clinch there but Vongkhamchanh circles away.
montgomery will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Vongkhamchanh clinches.
montgomery misses with a hook to the ribs.

Vongkhamchanh manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Vongkhamchanh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vongkhamchanh 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.
montgomery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Vongkhamchanh drops back looking for a leg! montgomery is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and montgomery manages to kick Vongkhamchanh off! Vongkhamchanh jumps back into montgomery's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tai Vongkhamchanh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vongkhamchanh wants to clinch

and montgomery decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vongkhamchanh's guard.
Vongkhamchanh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
montgomery postures up.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and montgomery dives into side control.
Vongkhamchanh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
montgomery happy to just control the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by montgomery.
montgomery in side control, throwing shots but Vongkhamchanh defends.
Vongkhamchanh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vongkhamchanh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck montgomery on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vongkhamchanh tries to clinch but montgomery is having none of it.
montgomery has his takedown stuffed

and Vongkhamchanh counters by moving into the clinch.
Vongkhamchanh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh tries to break the clinch but montgomery is controlling the position.
Vongkhamchanh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vongkhamchanh tries to land knees in the clinch but montgomery avoids the damage to the body.
Vongkhamchanh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Vongkhamchanh pulls guard successfully.
Vongkhamchanh keeping full guard, as montgomery tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
montgomery won't allow Vongkhamchanh to sweep him here.
montgomery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vongkhamchanh 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.
Vongkhamchanh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for montgomery on the ground.
montgomery not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vongkhamchanh 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
montgomery seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
montgomery trying to control but Vongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Vongkhamchanh has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jacob montgomery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vongkhamchanh darts in and clinches montgomery up against the cage.

montgomery jumps guard.
Vongkhamchanh trying to control but montgomery is working from the bottom.
Vongkhamchanh stopping the sweep attempt from montgomery.
Vongkhamchanh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vongkhamchanh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

montgomery looking for a guillotine here but Vongkhamchanh defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh trying to control the position from guard on top but montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vongkhamchanh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because montgomery is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a takedown attempt - montgomery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a takedown

and montgomery counters with a shoot takedown. Vongkhamchanh fights it but they end up in guard.
Vongkhamchanh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vongkhamchanh keeping moving, preventing montgomery from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh controls montgomery momentarily but montgomery frees himself.

montgomery drops back looking for a leg! Vongkhamchanh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vongkhamchanh manages to kick montgomery off! montgomery jumps back into Vongkhamchanh's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
montgomery stopping the sweep attempt from Vongkhamchanh.

montgomery has gone for a leg lock! Vongkhamchanh slips out almost immediately though and dives into montgomery's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vongkhamchanh wants to control from the top but montgomery keeps moving.
Vongkhamchanh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
montgomery wants to stand and escape but Vongkhamchanh is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
jacob montgomery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think montgomery 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jacob montgomery!