PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djimon Babayega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djimon Babayega has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Montgomery
vs
Babayega

187 cm
18
208 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marshall Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Djimon Babayega!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Montgomery.
Montgomery moves out of range as Babayega strikes.
A head kick misses from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a head kick.
Montgomery scores with a nice strike.
Babayega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Montgomery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Montgomery is looking to land body kicks.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babayega.
Montgomery misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Babayega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Babayega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montgomery can pounce on him.
Babayega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montgomery manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Babayega tries to clinch up but Montgomery circles away and keeps his distance.

Babayega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babayega lands with a light punch inside.
Babayega looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babayega throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Babayega.
Montgomery prevents a body shot from Babayega.
Babayega digs a right hand into Montgomery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montgomery's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babayega.
Montgomery lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Babayega.
I was talking to Montgomery's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babayega lands with a right to the head.
Montgomery working hard to break the clinch.
Babayega working aggressively here.
A short left from Babayega.
Babayega throws a head punch that misses.
Babayega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babayega misses with a punch to the body.
Babayega can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babayega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montgomery tries to work over Babayega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery lands a left hand.
Babayega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montgomery pushes Babayega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babayega can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Babayega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montgomery.
Montgomery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montgomery has a couple of punches blocked by Babayega.
Babayega lands a left hand.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babayega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babayega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montgomery throws a head punch that misses.

Montgomery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babayega misses with a looping left.
Montgomery lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Montgomery scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montgomery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babayega.
Montgomery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babayega.
Montgomery throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Babayega throws a lazy uppercut
and Montgomery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babayega moves in looking to clinch but Montgomery pushes him off.
Babayega misses with a left hand
and Montgomery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babayega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Babayega has managed to clinch.
Babayega is looking to control Montgomery's arms but Montgomery gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babayega has his back to the cage.
Babayega working aggressively here.
Babayega can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Babayega working aggressively here.
Babayega misses with a body punch.
Montgomery struggles to land a body shot inside as Babayega controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babayega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Babayega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babayega throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montgomery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babayega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Babayega on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery fails to land.
Montgomery scores with a nice hook to the head.
Babayega lands with a short shot to the head.
Babayega tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babayega misses with some punches.
Babayega is trying to maintain a safe position but Montgomery gets an underhook and turns Babayega into the cage.
Babayega tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Babayega back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Babayega - that landed with a thud.
Babayega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montgomery working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Djimon Babayega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Montgomery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Babayega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Babayega.
Babayega ducks under a wild hook from Montgomery.
Babayega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery.
Babayega swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Babayega swings widly with a right hand
and Montgomery counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montgomery lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Babayega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Babayega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Babayega missing with a left hand there. Montgomery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babayega connects with a looping right hand.
Montgomery lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babayega's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babayega throws a lazy uppercut
and Montgomery counters with a nice body kick.
Montgomery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montgomery throws a wild body kick that Babayega sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Babayega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montgomery pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montgomery wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Babayega 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babayega throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Babayega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Montgomery pushes Babayega away with a front kick.
Montgomery connects with a leg kick. Babayega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marshall Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Babayega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Montgomery lands.
Montgomery throws a right hand that misses
enabling Babayega to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montgomery scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montgomery throws a leg kick
letting Babayega counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Montgomery misses the target.
A jab from Babayega misses.
Babayega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babayega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babayega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babayega misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Montgomery goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babayega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babayega throws a looping overhand right but Montgomery ducks down to avoid it.
Montgomery throws a quick counter kick to the body but Babayega avoids it.
Montgomery connects with a leg kick. Babayega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Babayega swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Babayega misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Babayega slips under a jab.
A solid body kick from Montgomery.
Babayega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Babayega misses with a straight left.
Montgomery fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babayega.
Montgomery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babayega.
Montgomery defending well as Babayega loads up on a big left hand.
Babayega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montgomery feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babayega's calf.
Montgomery lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babayega's sensitive parts.
Babayega connects with a looping right hand.
Babayega is looking to clinch.
Montgomery connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Babayega momentarily.
Babayega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
Montgomery is looking to counter with a body kick.
Babayega scores with a hook.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick
and Babayega counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babayega misses with a lunging right hand
and Montgomery counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Montgomery.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Babayega.
Nice body kick there by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a high kick!
Montgomery takes a swing at Babayega's ribcage but misses.
Babayega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Babayega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Montgomery throws a low kick but Babayega avoids it.
Montgomery throws a hook but Babayega avoids it easily.
Babayega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montgomery thuds his right hand into Babayega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a leg kick but Babayega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Babayega misses with a looping left.
Montgomery half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Montgomery dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Montgomery pivots, looking for a leg kick but Babayega is out of range and Montgomery settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montgomery, right into the meat.
Montgomery tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Babayega is able to avoid easily.
Montgomery throws a front kick that sends Babayega stumbling back into the cage.
Montgomery dips to his left and cracks Babayega with an uppercut!
Montgomery takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Babayega blocks a head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a low kick.
Babayega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Montgomery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Babayega instigates a clinch.
Babayega misses with a body punch.
Babayega lands a left hand.
Babayega lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babayega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babayega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery misses with some punches.
Babayega prevents Montgomery from breaking the clinch.
Babayega misses with a punch on the inside.
Babayega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babayega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery has a couple of punches blocked by Babayega.
Babayega tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Babayega back against the cage.
Montgomery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montgomery wants to break free but Babayega has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babayega.
Babayega misses with a body punch.
Babayega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babayega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery misses with some punches.
Babayega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babayega.
Babayega has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Babayega slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babayega.
Babayega lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery throws a punch but it's blocked by Babayega.
Babayega misses with some punches.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Djimon Babayega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Montgomery as the two fighters clinch.
Babayega tries a body shot but Montgomery blocks it.
Babayega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babayega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babayega has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Montgomery.
Babayega blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Babayega fails to land.
Montgomery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery prevents a body shot from Babayega.
Babayega misses with a punch to the body.
Babayega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery throws a head punch that misses.
Babayega misses with the head strike.
Babayega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Babayega scores with a hook to the body.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery fails to land.
Babayega misses with a punch to the body.
Babayega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babayega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Montgomery is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Babayega fails to land.
Babayega throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Montgomery fails to land.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babayega can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Babayega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Montgomery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babayega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Babayega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Babayega misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babayega misses with a body shot.
Babayega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babayega misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Djimon Babayega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Babayega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djimon Babayega!
Djimon Babayega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.