PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana has chosen "We are the Champions" by Queen as his entrance music. Kid Vera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vera
vs
Montana

185 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Balco Boys Battle Gear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Montana!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Montana.
Vera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montana checks it well.
Vera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montana's head.
Vera thows a leg kick but Montana checks it

so Montana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Montana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Montana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Montana looking to pass the guard.
Montana stays in close to Vera's body and controls the position.

Montana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vera dives on top into guard.
Vera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera throwing strikes but missing.
Montana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vera trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Vera throws a strike but Montana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vera 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.
Vera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montana on the ground.
Montana throws a big right hand that misses.

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.

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

Vera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Montana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vera counters with a nice leg kick.
Montana throws a series of punches but Vera moves out of range.
Montana lands with a slapping head kick.
Montana connects with a nice looking jab.
Vera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montana counters with a nice leg kick.
Vera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montana's calf.

Montana rushes Vera and presses him up against the cage.
Vera is looking to control Montana's arms but Montana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vera has his back to the cage.

Montana pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera is looking to stand up but Montana won't let him.
Vera 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Montana has a closed guard, preventing Vera from standing up.

We're going to have a standup here because Kid Vera wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Montana tries to bum rush Vera with a series of wild strikes but Vera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vera's head.
Montana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
Vera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vera throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
Vera throws a head kick that misses
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montana somewhat.
Vera walks into a jab.
Vera wants to land a leg kick but Montana is out of range.
Montana misses with a two punch combination.
Montana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera stuffs the takedown.
Kid Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Montana.
Montana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montana throws a right and a left that Vera avoids nicely.
Vera is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kid Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Montana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vera defends it nicely.
Vera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Montana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Vera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Montana counters with a shoot takedown. Vera fights it but they end up in guard.
Vera pulls Montana in to control the position.
Montana wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.

Montana drops back looking for a leg! Vera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vera manages to kick Montana off! Montana jumps back into Vera's guard.
Montana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vera wants to sweep but no luck.
Vera wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Montana manages to pass to side control.

Montana is working for a kimura but Vera is defending it quite comfortably.
Montana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vera defending well though.
Vera won't allow Montana to pass to mount.
Vera wants to improve his position but Montana is controlling well.
Montana is keen to just control but Vera is a slippery customer.

That's two 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.
Vera controlling the position well.
Montana trying to control the action but Vera is working from the bottom.

Joe Montana has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vera thows a body shot but no joy.
Vera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Montana swinging wildly here.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera wants to land a leg kick but Montana is out of range.
Montana lands with an uppercut that bounces Vera off the cage and back into rage.
Montana misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana misses with a combination
and Vera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Montana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Vera is predictable there

and Montana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vera's guard.

Montana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Montana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vera dives on top into guard.
Vera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Montana is proving hard to escape from.
Vera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Montana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Vera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Montana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Montana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Montana!

Montana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vera has escaped the position, nice work there.

Montana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vera, who protects the arm well.
Vera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Montana connects with a jab.
Montana shoots for a takedown but Vera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana scores with a punch to the head.
Montana blocks a head kick by Vera.
Vera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montana.
Montana scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Montana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vera looks to land a combination but Montana avoids it well.
Vera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice combination there by Montana.
Montana scores with a jab.
Vera walks into a straight right hand from Montana.
Vera misses with a leg kick
letting Montana counter with a right hand.
Vera keeps the fight on the outside.
Vera throws a lazy head kick
and Montana counters with a low kick, right behind Vera 's knee.

Montana takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vera tries to circle away but Montana has him pinned against the cage.
Vera can't find room to land a body shot as Montana controls the action.
Montana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montana lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Montana.

Vera is rocked!

Montana pulls guard successfully.
Oh Vera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera seems to have got his legs back now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Montana holds on and takes a little breather.
Vera trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Montana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe Montana has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kid Vera wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Montana back to the cage. Vera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Montana misses with a double jab
and Vera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montana's knee momentarily.
Montana misses with a double jab
and Vera counters with a thumping low kick.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montana thuds his right hand into Vera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Vera does no damage.
Montana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vera.
Vera lands with a slapping head kick.
Montana wants to clinch.
Vera throws a leg kick but Montana moved away.
Kid Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montana throws a combination that misses
and Vera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Montana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws a leg kick but Montana moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Montana, as that shot connected.
Montana misses with a double jab.
Montana misses with a wild combination.
Vera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montana.
Montana checks a low kick from Vera.
Montana shoots in for a takedown but Vera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Vera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montana to score with a decent uppercut.
Vera misses with a double jab
and Montana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montana throws a combination that misses
and Vera counters with a low kick, right behind Montana 's knee.
Montana misses with an uppercut.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montana fails to land with a series of punches.
Montana throws a lazy uppercut
and Vera counters with a head kick. That will keep Montana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kid Vera is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana misses with a takedown attempt - Vera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kid Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Montana.
Sloppy strikes from Montana. Those never looked like landing.
Joe Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vera misses with a combination
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Montana is rocked!
Vera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montana's calf.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Vera finish him?
Vera cracks Montana with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Montana tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Vera pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Montana is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Vera!