PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Tucker (ranked 4743 p4p, 6447 weight class) and Jenerick Montgomery (ranked 579 p4p, 711 weight class). Gordon Tucker had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Gordon Tucker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jenerick Montgomery 's chin.

Tucker
vs
Montgomery

189 cm
19
197
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
179
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jenerick Montgomery !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Montgomery gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Montgomery is keeping the position.

Montgomery has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tucker is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Montgomery .
Tucker landing strikes.
Tucker throws an elbow but Montgomery slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery tries to bench press Tucker off him but Tucker keeps the position.
Tucker misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to advance to mount but Montgomery denies him.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker wants to control but Montgomery is keeping him busy.
Montgomery sneaks back into half guard.

Montgomery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
Tucker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montgomery defending well though.

Montgomery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montgomery moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Montgomery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker content to stall in guard here.

Montgomery is looking for a triangle here but Tucker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Montgomery tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montgomery keeps working.
Montgomery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tucker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Montgomery is not content to let Tucker control the position.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Montgomery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montgomery is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tucker wants to stand but Montgomery has his arm trapped.
Tucker wants to control for a moment but Montgomery uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker is looking to advance position but Montgomery won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Tucker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tucker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tucker is in Montgomery 's guard.
Montgomery is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Tucker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Montgomery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery is controlling Tucker's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Montgomery is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tucker!
Montgomery tries to control but Tucker wriggling away.
Tucker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Montgomery has taken his back.
Tucker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Montgomery .

Montgomery working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Montgomery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
We've been informed that Montgomery has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Tucker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Tucker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Tucker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Montgomery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tucker is just riding it out for now. Montgomery eventually gives up the hold.
Montgomery trying to pass the guard but Tucker defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Montgomery is thwarting Tucker's attempts to control the position.
Montgomery passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tucker!
Tucker is squirming around, avoiding Montgomery 's attempts to control the action.
Montgomery pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Montgomery looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tucker stops Montgomery from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jenerick Montgomery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tucker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Montgomery working for submissions but it's allowed Tucker to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tucker connects with a nice short shot to Montgomery 's temple.
Montgomery is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is still trying to improve position.
Tucker is thwarting Montgomery 's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Montgomery controls his leg.
Montgomery tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Tucker moves nicely into side control.
Montgomery gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nice strikes from Tucker there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Montgomery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montgomery regains full guard. Nicely done.

Tucker has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Montgomery to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tucker is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Montgomery pulls down on the head and he's put Tucker to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jenerick Montgomery !