PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyndon Montgomery (ranked 4961 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dab Life (ranked 5515 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Montgomery
vs
Life

221 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

213 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyndon Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dab Life!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Life feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montgomery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Life is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery is trying to control the position but Life postures up.
Montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montgomery is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Life trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Montgomery closes the distance and pushes Life back into the cage.

Montgomery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Life shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Montgomery napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery prevents Life from moving into mount.
Montgomery is looking to regain half guard here but Life keeps moving and retains side control.

Life is trying to get an arm triangle but Montgomery is defending well.
Life taking a breather here.
Montgomery manages to get back to half guard.
Montgomery moves into full guard.
Montgomery tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Montgomery working for submissions but it's allowed Life to get to half guard.
Montgomery is pressing down on Life's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Montgomery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Life stopping the sweep attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery wants to get back to his feet but Life passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.

Montgomery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montgomery tries to get to full guard but Life has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life trying to control the action but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Life wants to pass to mount but Montgomery is defending the position.
Montgomery wants to get back to full guard.
Montgomery is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Montgomery trying to control here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montgomery tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Life counters with a leg kick.

Life changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montgomery looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Montgomery is trying to control Life's posture but Life avoids it.
Montgomery tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Life is looking to take a break and control but Montgomery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dab Life will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Life looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.

Life moves into the clinch.

Life escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Life gets a double leg takedown into Montgomery's guard.

Montgomery uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Montgomery takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Lyndon Montgomery has been cut.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Life moves out of range.
Montgomery tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Montgomery.

Life looking to score a takedown here. Montgomery is defending well but Life drives through and ends up in Montgomery's guard.
Life is breathing heavily.
Montgomery tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dab Life has got the better of the ground game so far.
Life wants to get up but he can't break Montgomery's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Life tries to free his leg and advance position but Montgomery is retaining full guard.
Montgomery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Life manages to get himself to full guard.

Montgomery stands up from Life's guard - Montgomery perhaps looking for a knockout.
Life looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Montgomery closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Life did well to prevent Montgomery getting side control.

Life has one foot on Montgomery's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montgomery gets caught flat footed, as Life shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery looking for a sweep. Not yet Montgomery, not yet.
Montgomery pulls Life in close to prevent any damage.
Montgomery looking to control.
Life preventing the sweep.

Montgomery has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Life off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Life is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dab Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Life does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Life does no damage.

Life is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Montgomery's half guard.
Montgomery throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Montgomery is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montgomery moves into full guard.
Montgomery lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Montgomery decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dab Life is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Montgomery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Life's half guard.
Montgomery takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Montgomery wants to stand up but Life has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Life trying to control here.
Montgomery is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lyndon Montgomery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lyndon Montgomery's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Montgomery darts in and clinches Life up against the cage.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Life is blocking nicely.
Montgomery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Life to keep the fight standing.

Life breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Life.
Life throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Life pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Life throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montgomery throws a quick counter head kick but Life was just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montgomery tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Life counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Life drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Montgomery strikes from the bottom but Life takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Montgomery tries to reverse the position but Life maintains control.
Life wants to control the pace but Montgomery is squirming around nicely.
Montgomery tries to hold on but Life pushes him away.
Life looking to finish with strikes here!
Life throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Montgomery because Life loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is trying desperately to improve position.
Montgomery blocking the ground and pound.
Life tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Life wants to control the pace but Montgomery is squirming around nicely.
Montgomery is in all sorts of trouble here.
Montgomery tries to buck Life off but he can't manage it.
Montgomery tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Life with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Montgomery sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Montgomery flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Montgomery slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Montgomery is trying to keep Life in close.
Montgomery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Life is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Montgomery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Life.
Life stopping the sweep attempt from Montgomery.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Montgomery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Montgomery is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Life lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Montgomery backs up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Life feints and then cracks Montgomery's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montgomery down.
Life pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dab Life comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Life 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dab Life!