PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Stalin (ranked 24987 p4p, 359 weight class) and Mark Montoya (ranked 9136 p4p, 325 weight class). Stalin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is USSR. Montoya has chosen Beast by Rob Bailey as his entrance music. 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.

Stalin
vs
Montoya

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

173 cm
23
138 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Stalin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya shoots in but Stalin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stalin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Montoya backs up against the ropes.

Stalin moves into the clinch.
Montoya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stalin prevents it.
Montoya tries to score a body lock takedown but Stalin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joe Stalin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Montoya.

Stalin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Montoya regains guard immediately.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montoya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stalin throws a big elbow that misses.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montoya is working an open guard so Stalin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Stalin drives through with a takedown into guard.

Montoya is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Stalin presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Montoya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Stalin wants the takedown. Montoya is fighting it off but Stalin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Montoya's guard against the ropes.

Montoya wriggles free and stands up.
Montoya looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stalin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Montoya was covering up waiting for the punch and Stalin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stalin trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Stalin has hold of Montoya's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Montoya tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Stalin cranks the arm and Montoya screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Montoya, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Stalin!
A determined Joe Stalin didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Mark Montoya spoke after the fight, saying 'The beast is gonna come back stronger!'.