PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Montgomery (ranked 4987 p4p, 4745 weight class) and Fortune Thibodeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 494 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Montgomery
vs
Thibodeaux

208 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
274
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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 The Island, Xander Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fortune Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Montgomery blocks it.
Montgomery lands with a nice combination. Thibodeaux backs away looking to recover.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montgomery lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux off balance momentarily.
Montgomery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montgomery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montgomery lands with a nice body kick.
Montgomery misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Montgomery saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery.
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Some wild striking there from Montgomery.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
No joy there for Montgomery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Montgomery blocks it.
Montgomery tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Montgomery misses.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Montgomery smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick from Montgomery.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montgomery. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Montgomery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montgomery!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery.
Montgomery connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Xander Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
Montgomery thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thibodeaux if he has to take too many more of those.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Montgomery.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
Montgomery is looking to counter with a body kick.
Montgomery throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montgomery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Montgomery counters with a series of strikes. Thibodeaux will be more careful next time no doubt.
Montgomery lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Montgomery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Montgomery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montgomery thinks about countering with a head kick.
A combination from Montgomery does no damage.
Montgomery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Montgomery saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux jabs Montgomery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thibodeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Montgomery moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Montgomery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montgomery throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy body shot
and Montgomery counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thibodeaux is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Montgomery dominated that round.
That's time! Montgomery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
Montgomery goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xander Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Montgomery went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Montgomery is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Montgomery.
Montgomery defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thibodeaux might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Montgomery has got the better of the exchanges.
Montgomery throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
Xander Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Montgomery misses with a low kick.
Montgomery misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Montgomery.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Montgomery slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montgomery works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A clash of legs there as Thibodeaux blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Montgomery pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Montgomery misses with a straight right.
Montgomery throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Montgomery keeps Thibodeaux at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Montgomery misses with a body kick.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montgomery doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Montgomery misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montgomery lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thibodeaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thibodeaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab by Thibodeaux.
Montgomery cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
It looked like Montgomery was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Montgomery tries to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montgomery is looking for a counter combo.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xander Montgomery dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Montgomery throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Montgomery scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Montgomery goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Montgomery connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montgomery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Montgomery's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montgomery swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thibodeaux.
Montgomery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montgomery defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Montgomery slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Montgomery is looking to score with low kicks.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Montgomery counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux backing up. Thibodeaux nods at Montgomery to acknowledge the strikes.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
Montgomery connects with a body shot that sends Thibodeaux's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Montgomery.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Montgomery misses with a kick to the body.
Xander Montgomery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montgomery misses with a head kick.
Montgomery misses with a head kick.
Montgomery slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Montgomery counters with a two punch combo.
Thibodeaux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick.
Montgomery looks to land a combination. Thibodeaux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Montgomery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
It looked like Montgomery was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Montgomery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Fortune Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montgomery moves away.
Montgomery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Montgomery.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Montgomery.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Montgomery lands a high kick!
Montgomery catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Montgomery.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Montgomery.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montgomery throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montgomery lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montgomery has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Montgomery!