PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Azazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azazel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow. Gregory Montoya could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Azazel's chin.

Montoya
vs
Azazel

195 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
227 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregory Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Azazel!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montoya misses with a body shot.
Montoya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Montoya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Montoya wants to pass the guard but Azazel is defending well.
Montoya wants to stand up but Azazel is controlling the position.
Azazel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Azazel manages to get to full guard.

Montoya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azazel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Montoya has Azazel in his guard.

Azazel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azazel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montoya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azazel defends well.
Azazel trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.

Azazel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two 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.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Azazel from controlling successfully.

Azazel drops back looking for a leg! Montoya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Montoya manages to kick Azazel off! Azazel jumps back into Montoya's guard.
Montoya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montoya tries to get out of the position.

Montoya working for a triangle but Azazel defends it easily.

Montoya looking for a guillotine here but Azazel defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Azazel misses with a hook. Montoya ducked under it nicely.
Montoya swings for the body but Azazel moves out of range.
Azazel looks to throw the jab but Montoya is out of range.
Azazel ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.

Azazel feints and as Montoya raises his hands in defense, Azazel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Azazel from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azazel throws a big right hand that misses.
Montoya wants to hit a switch here but Azazel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Montoya there!
Azazel tries to control but Montoya wriggling away.
Azazel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Azazel looking to secure an arm triangle but Montoya defends it well.
Montoya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Azazel dominated that round.
That's time! Montoya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Montoya slips under a jab.
The Azazel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azazel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Montoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Azazel.
Azazel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Montoya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Azazel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Montoya postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Azazel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Montoya, into his guard.
Azazel throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azazel trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Azazel stopping the sweep attempt from Montoya.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Azazel advances position into side control!
Azazel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Montoya's shoulder. That is not cool.

Azazel tries for a kimura but Montoya is defending well.
Azazel takes a little break here. Montoya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya is looking to regain half guard here but Azazel keeps moving and retains side control.

Azazel swings around for an armbar but Montoya sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Azazel's guard.
Azazel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montoya is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Montoya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azazel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azazel has escaped and now he's on top!

Montoya throws his legs up looking for a submission but Azazel uses it to pass to side control.
Azazel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Azazel tries for a kimura but Montoya is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Azazel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Azazel scores with a nice strike.
Azazel swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Azazel gets caught flat footed, as Montoya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Azazel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Montoya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azazel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azazel has escaped and now he's on top!

Azazel drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Azazel as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Montoya screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Azazel! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). The Azazel!