PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Montgomery (ranked 4315 p4p, 4283 weight class) and Ronny N Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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
Richardson

185 cm
24
190
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
195
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 London, Logan Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronny N Richardson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Montgomery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richardson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Montgomery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Montgomery gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Montgomery thows a huge punch but Richardson dodges it nicely.
Montgomery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Montgomery works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Richardson taking shots to the head.
Montgomery working Richardson over with strikes here.
Montgomery has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Montgomery jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Richardson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Montgomery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
Richardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montgomery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richardson, who protects the arm well.
Richardson is not content to let Montgomery control the position.
Montgomery has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Richardson!
Richardson is trying to stand.

That's two 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.
Montgomery content just to control the position here.
Richardson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Montgomery tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Montgomery trying to control but Richardson is having none of it.
Montgomery throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Montgomery controlling his opponent.
Montgomery punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to buck Montgomery off but he can't manage it.
Richardson is bucking up trying to escape but Montgomery cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Montgomery controlling his opponent.
Montgomery landing shots from mount.
Montgomery controlling his opponent.
Montgomery breaks from Richardson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Montgomery unloads with some shots from mount but Richardson bucks and avoids them well.
Montgomery sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Montgomery controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery dominating with strikes here.
Montgomery misses with a head shot.
Montgomery trying to control but Richardson is having none of it.

Montgomery looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Montgomery has hold of Richardson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Richardson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Montgomery dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Richardson lands with a cross.
Montgomery shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Richardson eats them both and turns towards Montgomery to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Richardson gets tackled into the cage by Montgomery. Montgomery maintains the clinch.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Montgomery keeps him there for the moment.

Montgomery lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montgomery content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Montgomery working Richardson over with strikes.
Montgomery keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Montgomery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Logan Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Montgomery seems to be working for a kimura but Richardson defends the submission attempt.
Richardson looks like he's trying to stand up.

Montgomery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Montgomery is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Montgomery works his foot free and advances to mount.
Richardson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Montgomery misses with a head shot.
Montgomery landing strikes from the mount and Richardson is in trouble!
Montgomery working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montgomery working for a guillotine from mount but Richardson is in no mood to give up.
Montgomery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richardson is looking to escape.

Montgomery with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Montgomery throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richardson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montgomery throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Montgomery with shots to the head and body - Richardson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Richardson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Montgomery.
Montgomery throws some wild stikes that Richardson manages to avoid easily.
Richardson taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montgomery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Montgomery dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Richardson thuds his right hand into Montgomery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richardson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Montgomery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson scores with a nice head shot.
Richardson lands a jab to the head.
Montgomery avoids a punch combination nicely.

Montgomery throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Montgomery is in Richardson's guard.
Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montgomery stands up and waves to Richardson to follow him.
Montgomery darts in looking for a takedown but Richardson gets double underhooks and turns Montgomery into the cage.

Montgomery wants the takedown. Richardson is fighting it off but Montgomery persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Richardson's guard against the cage.
Montgomery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richardson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montgomery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montgomery throwing strikes from guard but Richardson blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery connects with a couple of short punches.
Montgomery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now.
Montgomery not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richardson blocks a head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Richardson.
Ronny N Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richardson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montgomery on the side of the head.

Montgomery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richardson on his heels. He'll look to pass Richardson's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery advances to half guard.
Montgomery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richardson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Montgomery thows a huge punch but Richardson dodges it nicely.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richardson can do to turn this around?
Montgomery performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Richardson pushes Montgomery off looking to stand but Montgomery dives back in and keeps control.
Ronny N Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richardson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Montgomery controlling the pace.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Montgomery trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Logan Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richardson swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery slips a jab and a cross from Richardson.
Montgomery tries to counter by clinching up but Richardson breaks away and moves out of range.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richardson misses with a lunging right hand
and Montgomery counters with a three punch combo that has Richardson backing up. Richardson nods at Montgomery to acknowledge the strikes.

Montgomery looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Montgomery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Richardson has his foot on Montgomery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montgomery works his way back into a safe position though.
Logan Montgomery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montgomery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Logan Montgomery.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Montgomery, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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