PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Atkinson (ranked 22997 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Montanyo (ranked 4979 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Atkinson
vs
Montanyo

164 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

196 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Israel Montanyo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Atkinson. No joy for Montanyo on that attempt.
Montanyo lands a jab to Atkinson's midsection.
Atkinson really is a fat lump.
Atkinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montanyo with the counter takedown but Atkinson avoids it easily.

Montanyo drops Atkinson with a left and a right! Oh, Atkinson is hurt - Montanyo dives into side control looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montanyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Montanyo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Atkinson is avoiding damage well.
Montanyo working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montanyo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Montanyo blocks a head kick by Atkinson.

Montanyo drops Atkinson with a left and a right! Oh, Atkinson is hurt - Montanyo dives into side control looking to finish!

Atkinson is rocked!

Montanyo stands up.
Montanyo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atkinson defends well and Montanyo ends up having to push Atkinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Montanyo clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montanyo being controlled against the cage.
Atkinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Montanyo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson slowing the pace effectively.
Montanyo has had enough of the clinch but Atkinson keeps him there for the moment.
Montanyo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Atkinson has him pressed against the cage.
Montanyo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Atkinson has him pressed against the cage.
Atkinson prevents Montanyo from breaking the clinch.
Atkinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Atkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Montanyo moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Montanyo!