PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidalgo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montoya has chosen El Toro as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kim
vs
Montoya

178 cm
25
167 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

178 cm
38
166 lbs
31 - 17 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hidalgo Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
Montoya jabs at Kim's body.
Montoya tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Montoya. Those never looked like landing.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kim wants it to stay on the feet.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Montoya misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
Montoya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Montoya. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Montoya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montoya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Kim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Kim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kim checks a low kick from Montoya.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kim checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kim misses its target.
Montoya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montoya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya swings widly with a right hand
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Hidalgo Montoya has been cut.
Montoya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montoya can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montoya lands a leg kick that knocks Kim off balance momentarily.
Montoya thows a leg kick but Kim checks it
and Montoya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montoya throws a chopping leg kick but Kim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kim 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.
A jab from Montoya does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kim blocks the low kick.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
Montoya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jin Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidalgo Montoya.
Montoya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Montoya missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Kim wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montoya misses with a head kick.
Montoya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Montoya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Kim as Montoya shoots in.
Montoya connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montoya scores with a spinning back kick!
Montoya lands a front kick.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Montoya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Montoya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hidalgo Montoya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hidalgo Montoya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Montoya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kim quickly recovers to half guard.
Kim pushes Montoya off looking to stand but Montoya dives back in and keeps control.
Montoya is trying to control. Kim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Montoya is trying to work for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Montoya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Montoya is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kim to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kim pushes Montoya off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hidalgo Montoya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montoya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kim is out of range and Montoya settles back down.
Montoya misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Jin Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montoya lands with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montoya.
Montoya scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Montoya is predictable there
and Montoya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montoya.
Montoya throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montoya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya.
A counter left hand to the body from Kim misses its target.
Kim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montoya.
Montoya tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Montoya misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kim is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Montoya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montoya throws the kick towards the body but Kim avoids it.
A head kick by Montoya misses
letting Kim counter with a right hand.

Montoya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Montoya wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Montoya stops Kim from getting back to his feet.
Montoya is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montoya is looking to advance position but Kim won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim is trying to stand back up but Montoya is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montoya delivers a nice body kick.
Montoya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montoya connects with a looping right hand.
Montoya with a poor takedown
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jin Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidalgo Montoya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montoya connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hidalgo Montoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hidalgo Montoya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Montoya misses with a leg kick
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kim but Kim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montoya lands a body shot.
Kim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montoya is defended easily by Kim.
A counter left hand to the body from Kim misses its target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Montoya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That has opened up Hidalgo Montoya's cut even more.
Montoya throws a shot to the body.
Montoya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montoya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montoya lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim slips under a jab from Montoya.
Montoya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Montoya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim moves out of range as Montoya throws a body kick.
Montoya tries to land a front kick but Kim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Montoya misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Montoya misses the target.
Montoya scores with a leg kick.
Montoya misses with a leg kick
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
Montoya throws a lazy uppercut
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montoya throws a poor cross that misses
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montoya.
Montoya's corner calls for a 1-2. Montoya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hidalgo Montoya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montoya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
A little feinted left hand from Kim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montoya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montoya swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Montoya throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Montoya tries to land a leg kick but Kim saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Kim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya.
Montoya shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Kim appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jin Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidalgo Montoya.
Montoya motions for Kim to come forward. Montoya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Montoya. That's going to slow Kim down.
Montoya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hidalgo Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim checks a low kick from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Kim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montoya throws a good cross that connects.
Jin Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Montoya misses
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hidalgo Montoya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montoya 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hidalgo Montoya!
Hidalgo Montoya tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.