PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana has chosen Push it to the Limit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Taphorn
vs
Montana

170 cm
27
153 lbs
17 - 7 - 1

176 cm
25
163 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Fury Nutrition Inc.
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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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Montana!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taphorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Montana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taphorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taphorn connects with a leg kick. Montana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taphorn lands with a right hand.
Taphorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Taphorn throws a good cross that connects.
Montana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Montana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taphorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taphorn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taphorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
Taphorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Montana throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taphorn slips a jab from Montana.

Taphorn moves into the clinch.

Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Taphorn drives through and clinches with Montana against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Taphorn.
Montana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Montana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montana.
Montana is trying to break the clinch but Taphorn has him pressed against the cage.
Montana wants to take the fight to the mat but Taphorn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taphorn throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taphorn.
Taphorn is pressed up against the cage. Montana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taphorn down to the mat. Taphorn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peter Taphorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Montana.
Taphorn misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Montana slips under a jab.
Montana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taphorn. Taphorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Taphorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tony Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taphorn misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taphorn misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montana gets tackled into the cage by Taphorn. Taphorn maintains the clinch.
Montana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taphorn misses with a punch to the body.
Montana tries to break free but Taphorn pushes him back against the cage.
Montana goes for a takedown attempt but Taphorn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taphorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taphorn's head backwards.
Taphorn throws a low kick, looking for Montana's leg but Montana calmly moves out of range.

Taphorn moves into range and clinches up with Montana.
Taphorn scores with a shoulder strike.
Taphorn crunches a lovely knee into Montana's ribcage.
Taphorn is pressed up against the cage. Montana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taphorn down to the mat. Taphorn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taphorn cracks a nice hook into Montana's ribs.
Taphorn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Montana misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montana lands a jab to the head.
Montana looks to land a left hand but Taphorn moved out of range nicely.
Montana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Montana misses the shot to the body.
Taphorn stuns Montana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Montana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taphorn throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.

Taphorn has closed the distance and engaged Montana in a clinch.
Montana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taphorn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taphorn lands with a light punch inside.
Taphorn misses with a short punch on the inside.

Taphorn decides to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taphorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws an elbow that misses. Taphorn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montana's guard. Nice move by Taphorn!
Taphorn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana looking to control but Taphorn passes into half guard.

Taphorn seems to be working for a kimura but Montana defends the submission attempt.
Montana is trying to control but Taphorn passes into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Montana is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Taphorn throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Montana misses.
Montana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taphorn.
Peter Taphorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Montana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taphorn scores with a jab to the body.
Taphorn avoids the body shot from Montana.
Taphorn walks into a stiff left hand from Montana.
Taphorn throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montana throws a lazy uppercut
and Taphorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Taphorn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montana to the ground. Taphorn is now in Montana's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.

Montana has his foot on Taphorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taphorn works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taphorn is in close to Montana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taphorn looking to sit in guard and control but Montana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Taphorn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Montana passes into half guard.

Taphorn looking for submissions off his back.
Montana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taphorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taphorn is not content to let Montana control the position.

Taphorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montana wants to pass to mount but Taphorn is defending the position.
Taphorn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taphorn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taphorn looking for a guillotine here but Montana defends easily.
Montana wants to control from the top but Taphorn keeps moving.

Taphorn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montana is aware though and is defending well.
Taphorn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Taphorn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montana is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Montana from controlling successfully.
Taphorn keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
Montana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montana throws a big elbow that misses.

Montana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taphorn dives on top into guard.
Taphorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Taphorn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taphorn has managed to get both his arms back between Montana's legs - danger averted.
Taphorn stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Montana looks to land a right hand but Taphorn moved out of range.
Taphorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montana cracks Taphorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Montana scores with a hook.

Taphorn clinches up with Montana and pushes him back against the cage.
Taphorn missing with knees to the body.
Taphorn gets underhooks to prevent Montana's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Taphorn.
Montana is trying to break free.
Montana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taphorn lands an uppercut.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana tries to break free but Taphorn pushes him back against the cage.

Taphorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taphorn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn slips a straight right by Montana.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taphorn!
Montana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Montana misses with a wild combination.
Taphorn lands a head shot.
Montana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taphorn to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Taphorn - just one landing.
Taphorn throws a wild body kick that Montana sees coming a mile off.

Montana gets caught napping as Taphorn dives in and scores a takedown. Montana manages to retain guard.
Montana is pulling down on Taphorn's head to control his posture.
Taphorn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Taphorn from controlling successfully.
Montana trying to control the position.
Taphorn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taphorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montana in his tracks.
Taphorn looks to land a left hand but Montana moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taphorn pushes Montana up against the cage in a clinch.
Montana wants a takedown.
Taphorn crunches a lovely knee into Montana's ribcage.
Taphorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taphorn.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taphorn.
Peter Taphorn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taphorn slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taphorn.

Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Montana gets caught flat footed, as Taphorn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Taphorn from controlling successfully.
Taphorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Montana has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana keeping full guard, as Taphorn tries to pass.
Montana is trying to control the position but Taphorn postures up.
Montana wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Taphorn is now in half guard.
Taphorn prevents Montana from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Taphorn seems content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taphorn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Montana is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Taphorn 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.

Montana throws a right hand that misses
and Taphorn counters with a leg kick.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taphorn thumps Montana with a low kick.
Taphorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taphorn moves away from the strike by Montana.
Taphorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taphorn connects with a looping right hand.
Taphorn throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it.
Montana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taphorn scores with a jab. Montana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Montana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Taphorn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Montana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taphorn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Montana is still trying to improve position.
Montana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taphorn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taphorn's back!
Montana has the hooks in. Taphorn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Taphorn is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taphorn covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Taphorn is keeping busy.
Montana controlling well, preventing Taphorn from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montana is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Taphorn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Taphorn for a finish.
Taphorn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Taphorn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Montana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Montana is persistently looking for the submission but Taphorn is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montana is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Montana has the hooks in. Taphorn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Peter Taphorn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montana throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Taphorn is trying to break free.
Montana throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Taphorn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to control but Taphorn is having none of it.
Taphorn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Montana is trying to keep Taphorn in close.
Taphorn wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Montana working for submissions but it's allowed Taphorn to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice body punch from Taphorn.
Taphorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taphorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taphorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montana throws a hook to the side of Taphorn's head but Taphorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taphorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taphorn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Montana throws a looping overhand right but Taphorn ducks down to avoid it.
Montana thows a body shot but no joy.
Taphorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Montana. Montana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taphorn scores with a punch to the head.
Taphorn throws a push kick but Montana slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taphorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taphorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick.
Montana misses with a few strikes there.
Montana's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Montana duly obliges.
That kick from Taphorn tenderised Montana's leg. Montana is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Taphorn.
Montana tries to move into range but Taphorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taphorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Montana misses with a hook. Taphorn ducked under it nicely.
Taphorn's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Taphorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taphorn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Taphorn.
Taphorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
Montana checks a low kick from Taphorn.

Taphorn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taphorn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes there by Taphorn.
Taphorn is looking to take a break and control but Montana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Montana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taphorn is working away from the top position though.
Montana tries to roll over but Taphorn keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Montana wants to control but Taphorn is keeping busy.
Tony Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montana has hold of Taphorn's hands but Taphorn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Montana trying to get back to full guard but Taphorn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Peter Taphorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montana can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Montana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taphorn controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taphorn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Montana is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taphorn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn retains his lightweight title!
Peter Taphorn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.