PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Montana
vs
Lah Troth Tohlah

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lah Troth Tohlah fails to land the takedown.
Montana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Lah Troth Tohlah does no damage.
Montana tries to clinch up but Lah Troth Tohlah circles away and keeps his distance.
Montana shoots for a double leg takedown but Lah Troth Tohlah sprawls well. He's pushed Montana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lah Troth Tohlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montana defends it well.
Lah Troth Tohlah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lah Troth Tohlah circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lah Troth Tohlah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montana is fending him off so far but Lah Troth Tohlah persists. Nope, Montana circles away and we're back to standing.
Lah Troth Tohlah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Lah Troth Tohlah pushes Montana up against the cage in a clinch.
Montana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lah Troth Tohlah lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Montana is trying to break the clinch but Lah Troth Tohlah is controlling him.
Montana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Lah Troth Tohlah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to clinch there but Montana circles away.
Montana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lah Troth Tohlah counters with an outside leg kick.
Montana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Lah Troth Tohlah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Montana controls Lah Troth Tohlah momentarily but Lah Troth Tohlah frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lah Troth Tohlah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Montana, up you get!
Lah Troth Tohlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montana.

Lah Troth Tohlah closes the distance and pushes Montana back into the cage.
Montana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lah Troth Tohlah is trying to push Montana away but Montana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Lah Troth Tohlah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lah Troth Tohlah has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Montana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lah Troth Tohlah.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to close the distance and clinch but Montana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lah Troth Tohlah takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montana has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lah Troth Tohlah uses from the top position.
Lah Troth Tohlah cracks Montana with a solid left hand.
Lah Troth Tohlah cracks Montana with a solid left hand.
Lah Troth Tohlah stands up over Montana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Lah Troth Tohlah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Montana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Lah Troth Tohlah stands up and waves to Montana to follow him.
Lah Troth Tohlah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lah Troth Tohlah misses with a head kick.
Montana tries to bum rush Lah Troth Tohlah with a series of wild strikes but Lah Troth Tohlah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lah Troth Tohlah's waist but Lah Troth Tohlah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Montana off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Montana.

Lah Troth Tohlah has closed the distance and engaged Montana in a clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Montana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Montana can't break the clinch.
Montana jumps guard but Lah Troth Tohlah stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montana tries to break free but Lah Troth Tohlah pushes him back against the cage.

Lah Troth Tohlah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
Lah Troth Tohlah lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah 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.

Lah Troth Tohlah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montana as he jumps to the side.
Montana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lah Troth Tohlah sprawls and moves away.
Lah Troth Tohlah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lah Troth Tohlah.

Montana drives through and clinches with Lah Troth Tohlah against the cage.

Lah Troth Tohlah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lah Troth Tohlah gets tackled into the cage by Montana. Montana maintains the clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana tries for a takedown but Lah Troth Tohlah manages to get underhooks.
Lah Troth Tohlah's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lah Troth Tohlah dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montana walks away with a smile on his face. Lah Troth Tohlah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pablo Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah.
Montana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in for a takedown but Montana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Lah Troth Tohlah gets caught flat footed, as Montana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah pulls Montana in close to prevent any damage.
Lah Troth Tohlah keeping full guard, as Montana tries to pass.
Montana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Lah Troth Tohlah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana throws an elbow that misses. Lah Troth Tohlah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montana's guard. Nice move by Lah Troth Tohlah!

Lah Troth Tohlah passes into half guard.
Montana won't allow Lah Troth Tohlah to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lah Troth Tohlah in particular looking to stall.

Lah Troth Tohlah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lah Troth Tohlah stands up and beckons Montana to join him on the feet.

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.
Lah Troth Tohlah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montana's waist but Montana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lah Troth Tohlah off to one side.
Lah Troth Tohlah keeps the fight on the outside.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Lah Troth Tohlah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lah Troth Tohlah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pablo Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Montana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lah Troth Tohlah gets to his feet. Montana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montana but Montana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lah Troth Tohlah or perhaps it was just good defense by Montana, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lah Troth Tohlah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montana defends well and Lah Troth Tohlah ends up having to push Montana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMontana.
Montana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lah Troth Tohlah sprawls well. Lah Troth Tohlah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montana gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Montana.
Lah Troth Tohlah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montana avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montana misses with a takedown attempt - Lah Troth Tohlah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lah Troth Tohlah!
Montana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montana wants to clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries to counter with a clinch but Montana shakes him off and moves away.

Lah Troth Tohlah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montana, pushing him back against the cage.
Montana is trying to stall.
Montana tries to pull guard but Lah Troth Tohlah holds him up against the cage and eventually Montana drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah pushes off an throws an elbow but Montana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lah Troth Tohlah blocking some punches.
Montana scores with a knee to the head.
Lah Troth Tohlah is trying to pull guard but Montana has him pressed against the cage.
Lah Troth Tohlah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Montana working hard to break the clinch.

Lah Troth Tohlah jumps guard and drags Montana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lah Troth Tohlah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Lah Troth Tohlah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to control the position from guard on top but Lah Troth Tohlah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana tries to stand but Lah Troth Tohlah is controlling from the bottom.
Pablo Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lah Troth Tohlah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Montana manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana wants to sweep here but Lah Troth Tohlah controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lah Troth Tohlah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Montana wants to improve his position but instead Lah Troth Tohlah has moved into half guard.
Montana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lah Troth Tohlah scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lah Troth Tohlah in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lah Troth Tohlah works his way into full mount!
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montana throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lah Troth Tohlah 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah!
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.