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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Montgomery Iii (ranked 1413 p4p, 188 weight class) and Gary The Reaper (ranked 609 p4p, 84 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Montgomery Iii might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bust A Move. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Montgomery Iii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary The Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery Iii looks to land a right hand but The Reaper moved out of range.
Montgomery Iii punishes The Reaper's body with a nice straight punch.
The Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii lands with an overhand left.
Montgomery Iii feints and then cracks The Reaper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Reaper down.
The Reaper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montgomery Iii.
We've been informed that The Reaper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Montgomery Iii swings for the body but The Reaper moves out of range.
The Reaper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montgomery Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
The Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montgomery Iii tries to work over The Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Reaper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montgomery Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Montgomery Iii.
The Reaper tries to work over Montgomery Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery Iii controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montgomery Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montgomery Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery Iii lands an uppercut.
Montgomery Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Reaper fails to pull guard.
Montgomery Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montgomery Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montgomery Iii misses with a body punch.
The Reaper blocking some punches.
The Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery Iii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomery Iii.
The Reaper lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Reaper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery Iii.
Montgomery Iii misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from The Reaper - that landed with a thud.
The Reaper cracks Montgomery Iii with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Montgomery Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Montgomery Iii misses with some punches.
The Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from The Reaper fails to land.
The Reaper misses with some punches.
Montgomery Iii blocking some punches.
Montgomery Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Reaper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery Iii.
A short left from The Reaper.
Montgomery Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Reaper misses with some punches.
Montgomery Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery Iii is pressed up against the cage. The Reaper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Montgomery Iii down to the mat. Montgomery Iii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jesse Montgomery Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary The Reaper.
Montgomery Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Montgomery Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Reaper moves into the clinch.
Montgomery Iii blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery Iii can't find room to land a body shot as The Reaper controls the action.
The Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery Iii taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Reaper.
Montgomery Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Montgomery Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Reaper gets through Montgomery Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Reaper tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery Iii avoids it by throwing The Reaper back against the cage.
The Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montgomery Iii.
The Reaper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Reaper lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Reaper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Reaper.
The Reaper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Reaper prevents a body shot from Montgomery Iii.
The Reaper tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery Iii avoids it by throwing The Reaper back against the cage.
The Reaper lands a right hand.
Montgomery Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Reaper tries a body shot but Montgomery Iii blocks it.
Montgomery Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery Iii controls the action.
Montgomery Iii misses with the head strike.
The Reaper cracks Montgomery Iii with a nice body shot.
Montgomery Iii lands with a right to the head.
Montgomery Iii is pressed up against the cage. The Reaper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Montgomery Iii down to the mat. Montgomery Iii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Montgomery Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Reaper under the eye.
The Reaper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Reaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montgomery Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Montgomery Iii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Montgomery Iii lands a nice hook to The Reaper's body. The Reaper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jesse Montgomery Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
The Reaper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Reaper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Reaper is trying to control. Montgomery Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montgomery Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Reaper can do to turn this around?
Montgomery Iii desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The Reaper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Reaper prevents Montgomery Iii from improving his position.
Montgomery Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Reaper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Reaper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montgomery Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Reaper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Reaper trying to control from half guard but Montgomery Iii is working away.
The Reaper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montgomery Iii's head.
The Reaper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Reaper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
The Reaper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montgomery Iii defending well though.
The Reaper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Reaper is trying to control. Montgomery Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montgomery Iii is looking to control The Reaper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montgomery Iii avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nice strikes from The Reaper there.
The Reaper is nestled in close to Montgomery Iii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Reaper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Reaper throwing shots but Montgomery Iii is blocking nicely.
The Reaper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montgomery Iii keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Reaper throwing shots but Montgomery Iii is blocking nicely.
Montgomery Iii is concentrating on defense, preventing The Reaper from advancing position.
Montgomery Iii won't allow The Reaper to pass to mount.
The Reaper trying to control from Montgomery Iii's half guard. Montgomery Iii has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Reaper postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montgomery Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jesse Montgomery Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Reaper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Reaper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Reaper darts in looking for a takedown but Montgomery Iii gets double underhooks and turns The Reaper into the cage.
Montgomery Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Montgomery Iii throws a leg kick which misses The Reaper's front leg but catches the back leg as The Reaper tries to avoid it.
Jab from Montgomery Iii.
Jesse Montgomery Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montgomery Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montgomery Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montgomery Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Reaper.
Montgomery Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Montgomery Iii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Montgomery Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Montgomery Iii jabs at The Reaper's body.
Montgomery Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montgomery Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
The Reaper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montgomery Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montgomery Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Reaper's head backwards.
The Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Reaper moves away from the strike by Montgomery Iii.
The Reaper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as The Reaper blocks the leg kick.
Montgomery Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Reaper on the side of the head.
The Reaper swings for the body but Montgomery Iii moves out of range.
It looked like Montgomery Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montgomery Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Montgomery Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Montgomery Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Reaper.
The Reaper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Montgomery Iii misses.
Montgomery Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Montgomery Iii throws a head kick but The Reaper moves out of range.
Montgomery Iii looks to land a right hand but The Reaper moved out of range.
Montgomery Iii throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Montgomery Iii. That snapped The Reaper's head back.
The Reaper slips a straight right by Montgomery Iii.
The Reaper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Montgomery Iii.
The Reaper is rocked!
Montgomery Iii walks forward and throws a big overhand right! The Reaper drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Montgomery Iii swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from The Reaper's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Montgomery Iii!
Jesse Montgomery Iii retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Montgomery Iii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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