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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1# Anderson throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Montgomery was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson.#TD2# Anderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anderson lands in his opponent's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Montgomery bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard. #REVR# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montgomery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Montgomery manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Montgomery has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up. Montgomery seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1# Montgomery wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Montgomery keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. Anderson is fighting to break Montgomery's control of his arms but Montgomery is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Anderson won't allow Montgomery to get back to his feet. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Anderson is looking to pass into half guard but Montgomery pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Montgomery is in guard.#REVR# Montgomery stops Anderson from standing up. Montgomery working some strikes from top position. Montgomery postures up.
Montgomery keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head. Montgomery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Montgomery stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Montgomery makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Montgomery scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Anderson looking to control.
Montgomery keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head. Montgomery working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Montgomery's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Montgomery chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Montgomery distracts Anderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Montgomery keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head. Montgomery scoring with punches to the head and body. Montgomery is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Anderson wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment. Montgomery scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Montgomery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Montgomery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Montgomery stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Montgomery stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Montgomery with a nice head shot there. Montgomery connects with a couple of short punches. Montgomery stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montgomery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Montgomery scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson looks winded! Montgomery throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely. Montgomery scoring with punches to the head and body. Anderson wants to stand up but Montgomery is controlling him. Montgomery working some strikes from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Montgomery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Montgomery dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Anderson misses with a combination
#TD# and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that. #SUB# Montgomery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Montgomery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Montgomery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Montgomery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montgomery lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Anderson is looking for a sweep.#T1# Anderson is still trying to improve position. I wouldn't like to be where Anderson is right now. Anderson is breathing heavily.#SUB# Montgomery is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well. Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montgomery wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Montgomery lands some shots froms side control. Montgomery really is a fat lump.#SUB# Montgomery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Montgomery landing strikes. #T2# Anderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Anderson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB# Montgomery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB# Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU# Montgomery decides to stand and escape the position. #T3##TD2# Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# Montgomery pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Anderson misses with an uppercut. Montgomery saw that one coming. Anderson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMontgomery.#TD# Montgomery shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Montgomery was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Rolando Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Montgomery working away. Anderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Montgomery is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well. Montgomery works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB# Montgomery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Montgomery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Montgomery dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montgomery is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Montgomery has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Montgomery shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Montgomery finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. This has been an exciting period of action! Anderson manages to get to full guard.
#T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montgomery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Montgomery postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Montgomery working some strikes from top position.#SU# Montgomery gets to his feet. Anderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Montgomery circles away.
Anderson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMontgomery. Anderson cracks a nice hook into Montgomery's ribs.#TD2# Montgomery gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# Montgomery manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD# Montgomery pulls guard effortlessly. 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 is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Montgomery looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Anderson wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving. #T3##SUB# Montgomery throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anderson escapes and throws Montgomery's legs to the side, diving into side control! Anderson wants to take a breather but Montgomery manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Anderson. Anderson is looking to stand up but Montgomery won't let him. Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Montgomery wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Montgomery controlling the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Anderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Montgomery on his heels. He'll look to pass Montgomery's guard now, I'm sure. Montgomery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him. Jackson Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rolando Montgomery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Montgomery is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Rolando Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Montgomery!
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