PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Monterrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maya
vs
Monterrey

214 cm
29
264 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

192 cm
28
285 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

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Cripplers Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Maya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Monterrey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monterrey is out of range and Maya settles back down.
Monterrey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Maya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monterrey's guard.
Monterrey has control of Maya's left arm, preventing Maya from doing any damage.
Maya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monterrey 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.

Maya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monterrey looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maya slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya wants to pass to mount but Monterrey is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monterrey keeping hold of Maya's head, controlling as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maya is keen to just control but Monterrey is a slippery customer.

Maya seems to be working for a kimura but Monterrey defends the submission attempt.

Maya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monterrey is looking to control Maya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monterrey avoid being mounted?

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.

Monterrey is defending against the submission attempts here by Maya.
Maya throwing shots but Monterrey is blocking nicely.
Monterrey wants to control but Maya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monterrey tries to get to full guard but Maya has control of the leg.
Monterrey is still trying to improve position.

Maya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maya is trying to work for a kimura but Monterrey is defending well.
Monterrey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maya is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John Monterrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Maya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like John Monterrey has been cut.
Monterrey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monterrey needs to keep his hands up - Maya had a free shot at his head there.
Monterrey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monterrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maya moves away.
Maya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monterrey throws the kick towards the body but Maya avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey moves out of range as Maya throws a body kick.
Monterrey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Monterrey misses with a body shot.
Maya misses with a head kick.
Monterrey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monterrey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monterrey.
Monterrey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Monterrey ducks under a wild hook from Maya.
Monterrey missing with a left hand there. Maya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monterrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Maya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Monterrey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A big head kick from Maya and Monterrey is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Monterrey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maya pushes down on Monterrey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Maya 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.
Monterrey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Monterrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maya looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monterrey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maya trying to control but Monterrey is working from the bottom.
Monterrey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maya advances position into side control!
Maya has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Monterrey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monterrey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monterrey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Maya is working for a guillotine from mount but Monterrey frees his head quite easily.

Maya goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Monterrey turns into him and now he's in Maya's guard.
Maya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monterrey is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya looking to control.
Monterrey stopping the sweep attempt from Maya.
Monterrey trying to control but Maya is working from the bottom.

Maya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monterrey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monterrey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monterrey trying to control the position from guard on top but Maya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monterrey 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.

That's four 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.
Maya seems keen to control Monterrey's posture.
Monterrey looking to pass the guard.

Maya working for a triangle but Monterrey defends it easily.
Maya seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Maya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monterrey defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Maya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Monterrey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Monterrey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monterrey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maya throws the kick towards the body but Monterrey avoids it.
Monterrey defending well as Maya loads up on a big left hand.
Maya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monterrey scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maya.
Maya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monterrey can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monterrey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monterrey.

Maya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Monterrey did well to prevent Maya getting side control.
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!
Maya tries to pass to full mount but Monterrey defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monterrey is staying active underneath Maya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Monterrey is looking to control Maya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monterrey avoid being mounted?

Monterrey is defending against the submission attempts here by Maya.
Maya prevents Monterrey from improving his position.

Monterrey is defending against the submission attempts here by Maya.
Monterrey tries to get to full guard but Maya has control of the leg.

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.
Maya stops Monterrey from getting back to his feet.

Monterrey is defending against the submission attempts here by Maya.

Maya is looking for a kimura here.
Monterrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maya.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey is looking to control Maya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monterrey avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Monterrey tries to roll over but Maya keeps him under control.
Maya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monterrey is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Maya does it's job there.
Maya misses with a takedown attempt - Monterrey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monterrey checks it well.
Maya throws a push kick but Monterrey slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey tries to clinch up but Maya circles away and keeps his distance.
Maya misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Maya is predictable there
and Monterrey counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Monterrey blocks the leg kick.
Monterrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maya manages to avoid it.
Monterrey tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Maya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monterrey's guard.
Monterrey wants to sweep but no luck.
Monterrey wants to get back to his feet but Maya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maya postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Maya gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monterrey works Maya's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Maya clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John Monterrey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maya throws a hook to the side of Monterrey's head but Monterrey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Maya.
Monterrey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Maya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monterrey wants to sweep but no luck.

Maya drops back looking for a leg! Monterrey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monterrey manages to kick Maya off! Maya jumps back into Monterrey's guard.
Monterrey is trying to keep Maya in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maya throws a big right hand that misses.
Razor Maya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monterrey's head.
Monterrey keeping moving, preventing Maya from controlling successfully.

Maya is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maya looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monterrey misses with a wild body shot.
Maya shoots in but Monterrey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monterrey moves out of range of the body kick from Maya.
Monterrey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Razor Maya is winning the standup battle so far.
Monterrey throws a body kick that misses

and Maya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Monterrey is staying active underneath Maya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maya wants to pass to mount but Monterrey is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey is looking to improve his position.

Maya wants to work for an arm triangle but Monterrey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Maya is trying to work for a kimura but Monterrey is defending well.
Monterrey trying to control here.
Monterrey tries to get to full guard but Maya has control of the leg.

That's four 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.
Monterrey wants to sweep but Maya has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Monterrey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Maya tries for a kimura but Monterrey is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Maya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monterrey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Maya had his way with John Monterrey in that round.
The cut man is working on John Monterrey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Monterrey is looking to slow Maya down with leg kicks.
Razor Maya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monterrey. Monterrey obviously looking to wear him down.
Maya cracks Monterrey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That has opened up John Monterrey's cut even more.
Maya takes a swing at Monterrey's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Monterrey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maya. That's going to slow Monterrey down.
Maya fails with a takedown attempt.
Maya avoids the body shot from Monterrey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monterrey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monterrey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monterrey wants to clinch.
Maya tries to work over Monterrey's front leg with a kick but Monterrey checks it.
An inside leg kick from Monterrey misses.
Maya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monterrey.
Monterrey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maya.
Monterrey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monterrey pinned against the cage. Monterrey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey blocks a jab.
Monterrey throws a leg kick which misses Maya's front leg but catches the back leg as Maya tries to avoid it.
Monterrey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maya doesn't seem bothered though.
Monterrey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Monterrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Monterrey lands but Maya takes it in his stride.
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!
Monterrey swings for the body but Maya moves out of range.
Monterrey throws a lazy body kick

and Maya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maya tries to free his leg and advance position but Monterrey is retaining full guard.
Maya passes Monterrey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Monterrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maya.

Maya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
John Monterrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya trying to control the pace.
Maya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monterrey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Razor Maya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Maya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monterrey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maya.

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

That's four 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Maya seems to be looking for submissions.
Monterrey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maya content to control rather than advance.
Monterrey trying to control here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Monterrey.
Well Maya 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Maya!
Razor Maya is the new heavyweight champion!