PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corderra Montgomery Jr (ranked 6091 p4p, 4910 weight class) and Dakota Thibodeaux Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Montgomery Jr
vs
Thibodeaux Jr

195 cm
18
210
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
214
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Corderra Montgomery Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Montgomery Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Montgomery Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montgomery Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Montgomery Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thibodeaux Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery Jr trying to control but Thibodeaux Jr is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr keeping full guard, as Montgomery Jr tries to pass.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thibodeaux Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux Jr thows a body kick. Montgomery Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Montgomery Jr shoots in and drives through. Thibodeaux Jr sprawls well.
Montgomery Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Thibodeaux Jr lands but Montgomery Jr takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux Jr misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux Jr as Montgomery Jr shoots in.
Thibodeaux Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montgomery Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Montgomery Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery Jr fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corderra Montgomery Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montgomery Jr is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Montgomery Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thibodeaux Jr can pounce on him.
Thibodeaux Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Montgomery Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thibodeaux Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thibodeaux Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Montgomery Jr fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Montgomery Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montgomery Jr's head.

Montgomery Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Montgomery Jr wants to control but Thibodeaux Jr is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Montgomery Jr connects with a nice short shot to Thibodeaux Jr's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Thibodeaux Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Montgomery Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thibodeaux Jr delivers a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr misses with the body kick

and Montgomery Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thibodeaux Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Montgomery Jr is controlling him.
Montgomery Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montgomery Jr wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux Jr is keeping the position.
Montgomery Jr stops Thibodeaux Jr from standing up.
Montgomery Jr looking to pass the guard.
Montgomery Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Thibodeaux Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thibodeaux Jr lunges at Montgomery Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montgomery Jr's hand.
Thibodeaux Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Montgomery Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Montgomery Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thibodeaux Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Montgomery Jr will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montgomery Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corderra Montgomery Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thibodeaux Jr.
Montgomery Jr avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux Jr.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thibodeaux Jr. Montgomery Jr shrugs it off though.
Thibodeaux Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Montgomery Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thibodeaux Jr.
Montgomery Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thibodeaux Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montgomery Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Thibodeaux Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Montgomery Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thibodeaux Jr.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes Montgomery Jr away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thibodeaux Jr.
Thibodeaux Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
As Thibodeaux Jr looks to move away, Montgomery Jr throws a big counter combo but Thibodeaux Jr just gets out of the way.
No luck for Montgomery Jr with that takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes Montgomery Jr away with a front kick.
Nice body kick from Thibodeaux Jr.
Thibodeaux Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Montgomery Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Thibodeaux Jr tenderised Montgomery Jr's leg. Montgomery Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Montgomery Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thibodeaux Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Montgomery Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Montgomery Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Montgomery Jr needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Montgomery Jr wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corderra Montgomery Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montgomery Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr is quick to defend against it.
Montgomery Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thibodeaux Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Montgomery Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr thows a body kick. Montgomery Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Montgomery Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Thibodeaux Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dakota Thibodeaux Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thibodeaux Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr scores with a push kick.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Montgomery Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thibodeaux Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montgomery Jr.
Thibodeaux Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thibodeaux Jr. Montgomery Jr shrugs it off though.
Jab by Thibodeaux Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montgomery Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thibodeaux Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Montgomery Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montgomery Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux Jr works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Montgomery Jr moves out of range easily.
Montgomery Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Montgomery Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corderra Montgomery Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Montgomery Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body kick from Thibodeaux Jr.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thibodeaux Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montgomery Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thibodeaux Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montgomery Jr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thibodeaux Jr.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thibodeaux Jr - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Montgomery Jr will feel that in the morning.
Montgomery Jr misses with a takedown
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thibodeaux Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a nice head kick!

Montgomery Jr darts in and clinches Thibodeaux Jr up against the cage.
Thibodeaux Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Montgomery Jr fails to pull guard.
Thibodeaux Jr stalling the fight.

Montgomery Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montgomery Jr is defended easily by Thibodeaux Jr.
Thibodeaux Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Montgomery Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thibodeaux Jr.
Thibodeaux Jr lands a head kick!
Thibodeaux Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thibodeaux Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Montgomery Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Montgomery Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Corderra Montgomery Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thibodeaux Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Thibodeaux Jr!