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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Too Young For Island (ranked 1766 p4p, 286 weight class) and Ryan Montana (ranked 189 p4p, 38 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 cm 20 163 6 - 1 - 0 |
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181 cm 27 155 11 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns Brawler Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt Brawler Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Too Young For Island! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Montana! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! For Island thows a left - swing and a miss! It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. For Island fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montana to the ground. For Island is now in Montana's guard. Montana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montana looking for a guillotine here but For Island defends easily.
Montana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. For Island avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Montana is pulling down on For Island's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round. Montana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as For Island controls the pace. Montana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Montana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Montana wants to pass the guard but For Island is defending well. For Island tries to roll over but Montana keeps him under control. Montana stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. A jab from Montana misses. For Island looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Montana with a nice cross. For Island gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Montana manages to break the clinch.
For Island closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Montana trying to control here.
Montana is trying to get back to full guard. Montana is trying to control but can't.
For Island prevents Montana from improving his position. For Island is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time For Island. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Montana actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Montana trying to control but For Island postures up.
For Island not landing any meaningful shots this time. Montana is pressing down on For Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Montana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Montana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Montana looking for a guillotine here but For Island defends easily.
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. For Island wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving. For Island has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Montana wants to sweep but no luck. Montana working for a triangle but For Island defends it easily.
Montana pulls For Island in close to prevent any damage. Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. For Island wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving. For Island stands and throws Montana's legs to the side, diving into side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Montana will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The fighters circling - Montana throws out the jab but it was never going to land. For Island misses with a leg kick. Montana lands a lovely overhand right. Montana looks to land a right hand but For Island moved out of range. Ryan Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. For Island defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand. For Island shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Our spies down at at Freaky Fight Club inform us that Montana has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? For Island tries to stand but Montana is controlling from the bottom. Montana looking to control.
Montana is looking for a triangle but For Island pushes his legs off easily.
Montana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. For Island trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Montana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montana managing to control the position. For Island trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montana's guard. For Island might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. For Island instigates a clinch. Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fighters circling - Montana throws out the jab but it was never going to land. For Island steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana. For Island slips under a jab from Montana. For Island is looking to counter the offense by Montana and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Montana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract For Island. Montana misses with an uppercut. For Island saw that one coming. Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing. For Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montana. Montana just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFor Island. For Island ducks under a wild hook from Montana. Montana loads up on a big right hand but For Island slips the punch. For Island shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Montana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Montana tries to pass to full mount but For Island defends it. Montana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for For Island! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Montana looking to secure an arm triangle but For Island defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Montana wants to control the pace but For Island is squirming around nicely. For Island is looking to get to half guard. Montana trying to control but For Island is having none of it. Montana stands up from mount. Strange move. Montana cracks For Island with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Montana throws out a loose jab but For Island uses good head movement to avoid it. For Island moves out of range of the strikes. Montana throws a hook to the side of For Island's head but For Island sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Montana has been the more effective fighter overall so far. For Island slips a jab from Montana. Montana misses with an uppercut. For Island saw that one coming. It looked like For Island was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Montana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Montana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Montana looks to land a right hand but For Island moved out of range. For Island throws a quick counter head kick but Montana was just out of range. For Island uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montana. For Island shoots in and bounces Montana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. For Island is posturing up here but Montana has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! For Island tries to roll out but it's too tight and For Island has to tap! Slick submission there by Montana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Montana!
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