PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmer Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montgomery's entrance music is Sunshine Highway. A fine choice. Nelson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AFI - Totalimmortal. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Montgomery
vs
Nelson

182 cm
29
165 lbs
19 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elmer Montgomery!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery lands a head kick!
Jab from Nelson.
Montgomery misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That kick from Montgomery tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elmer Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Montgomery counters with a left and a right that stings Nelson.
Nelson cracks Montgomery with a good jab.
Nelson shoots in but no luck this time.
Montgomery uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montgomery does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Montgomery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nelson throws a hook but Montgomery avoids it easily.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montgomery was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montgomery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elmer Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nelson.
Montgomery throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Montgomery misses with a jab to the body
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Montgomery backing up. Montgomery nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.

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.
Montgomery takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montgomery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Montgomery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Montgomery circles away.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Nelson as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elmer Montgomery dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nelson throws a body punch but Montgomery moves out of range.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montgomery sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson tries to move into range but Montgomery moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montgomery counters with a left and a right that stings Nelson.

Nelson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Montgomery did well to prevent Nelson getting side control.
Montgomery pushes Nelson off looking to stand but Nelson dives back in and keeps control.
Montgomery tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.

Nelson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson is looking for a kimura but Montgomery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.

Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Nelson is looking for a kimura but Montgomery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Montgomery sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nelson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Montgomery is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Nelson looks to land a strike but Montgomery avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Montgomery looking for a sweep. Not yet Montgomery, not yet.
Montgomery wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montgomery is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.

Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson trying to control the action but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Nelson throws an off balance right hand
and Montgomery counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montgomery swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to clinch but Montgomery is having none of it.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Montgomery lands with a shot to the body.

That's two 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 tries to land a leg kick but Nelson saw it coming and moves away.
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Montgomery lands with a nice combination. Nelson backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery tries to score with a low kick but Nelson moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery misses with a head kick.

Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Montgomery knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Montgomery is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Montgomery slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Montgomery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelsonis looking to pass into half guard but Montgomery pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Montgomery is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elmer Montgomery clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson tries to clinch
and Montgomery counters with a nice body shot.
Montgomery looks to land a body kick but Nelson moved away.
Nelson moves out of range as Montgomery strikes.
A jab from Nelson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Montgomery tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montgomery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montgomery lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Montgomery scores with a nice body kick.
Elmer Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Montgomery counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Montgomery.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montgomery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery dodges the punch combination from Nelson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Montgomery throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Montgomery does a little dance to reset his feet.

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.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Nelson misses
and Montgomery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson misses with a hook
and Montgomery counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elmer Montgomery had his way with Jimmy Nelson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Montgomery takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montgomery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson misses with a right hand
and Montgomery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montgomery connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montgomery is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Montgomery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Montgomery throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Montgomery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Montgomery.
Nelson sizes up Montgomery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson works over Montgomery's head and body with a nice combination.
Montgomery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense.
Nelson throws a body punch but Montgomery moves out of range.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montgomery swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elmer Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Montgomery has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elmer Montgomery!
Elmer Montgomery retains his lightweight title!