PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Savage Kumquat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Montgomery
vs
Kumquat

210 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Savage Kumquat!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Montgomery tries to keep at a distance but Kumquat has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kumquat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Montgomery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Montgomery is trying to control the position but Kumquat postures up.

Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montgomery is trying to control the position but Kumquat postures up.
Kumquat is in close to Montgomery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montgomery controls Kumquat momentarily but Kumquat frees himself.
Kumquat forces his way into half guard.
Montgomery is looking to control Kumquat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montgomery avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumquat slows the pace down in half guard.
Montgomery trying to hold on to Kumquat's head to control him but Kumquat postures up.
Kumquat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kumquat passes to full mount!
Montgomery tries to lock up and control but Kumquat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumquat controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Kumquat.

It looks like Will Montgomery has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery is just holding on here. Kumquat manages to take his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kumquat is riding his opponent, not letting Montgomery buck him off.

Montgomery showing good submission defense here.
Montgomery trying to control the position but Kumquat manages to sink in the hooks.

Kumquat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montgomery knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montgomery for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumquat is riding his opponent, not letting Montgomery buck him off.
Kumquat punches Montgomery on the ear.
Montgomery trying to control the hands but Kumquat won't let him.
Kumquat is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Kumquat looking for the RNC.

Kumquat working for a choke but Montgomery is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I would not like to be Montgomery right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Savage Kumquat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Montgomery's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kumquat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montgomery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumquat somewhat.
Kumquat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montgomery defends well and Kumquat ends up having to push Montgomery into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Montgomery is looking for a takedown.
Montgomery is working for takedown but Kumquat is calmly controlling the position for now.

Kumquat breaks from the clinch.
Kumquat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montgomery is defended easily by Kumquat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Montgomery enables Kumquat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Montgomery manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumquat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montgomery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kumquat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Montgomery has an active guard here but Kumquat has managed to pass into half guard.
Montgomery is looking to control Kumquat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montgomery avoid being mounted?
Savage Kumquat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kumquat moves into full mount! Montgomery won't be happy about that!
Kumquat avoids the attempt from Montgomery to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kumquat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kumquat controlling the pace for now.
Kumquat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery tries to hold on but Kumquat pushes him away.
Kumquat controlling from mount.
BOOM! Kumquat connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery wants to hold on but Kumquat pushes him away.
Kumquat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Kumquat wants to finish this one by submission but Montgomery is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kumquat.
Kumquat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Montgomery is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kumquat controlling his opponent.
Kumquat dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kumquat wants to finish this one by submission but Montgomery is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kumquat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumquat controlling from the full mount.
Montgomery has given up his back here.
Kumquat throwing damaging strikes from the back! Montgomery could be in trouble here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montgomery is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kumquat.

Montgomery preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kumquat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Savage Kumquat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Will Montgomery's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kumquat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kumquat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montgomery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kumquat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kumquat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumquat passes Montgomery's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kumquat slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Savage Kumquat was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Kumquat feints and as Montgomery raises his hands in defense, Kumquat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kumquat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montgomery is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kumquat controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Savage Kumquat wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kumquat throws a body shot but no joy.

Kumquat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kumquat wants to stand but Montgomery has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kumquat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kumquat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumquat is looking to work some ground and pound but Montgomery has wrist control.
Kumquat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Will Montgomery just wasn't active enough.

Kumquat clinches up against the cage.

Kumquat lands a takedown into guard.
Kumquat looking to pass the guard.
Montgomery being controlled here, momentarily.
Kumquat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumquat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Will Montgomery has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kumquat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumquat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Savage Kumquat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kumquat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savage Kumquat!