Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 187
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montgomery sprawls well. Montgomery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.#TD#
Montgomery gets caught flat footed, as Ramirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Montgomery wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Montgomery blocks nicely.
Montgomery looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ramirez seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Ramirez thows a huge punch but Montgomery dodges it nicely.
Ramirez prevents Montgomery from improving his position.#SUB#
Ramirez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Montgomery is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Richard Ramirez!
Richard Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 180
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Montgomery is out of range. #CL#
Montgomery forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy pushes Montgomery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy presses Montgomery against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery. #T1#
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away. #CL#
Montgomery has managed to clinch.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montgomery has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy works on Montgomery's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away. #CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Montgomery has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Murphy dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Montgomery decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Montgomery has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Murphy regains half guard.#SUB#
Montgomery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Montgomery eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montgomery is working away from the top position though.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Montgomery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Murphy moves into full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Montgomery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Montgomery passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Montgomery is very close to passing his half guard.
Montgomery controlling the action here.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Montgomery is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.#T4#
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 managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Montgomery blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montgomery prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Liam Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Montgomery has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
Murphy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Regal Montgomery will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Montgomery has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Murphy.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Montgomery just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike.
Montgomery prevents a body shot from Murphy. #T1#
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Murphy cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
Montgomery fails to pull guard.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montgomery's elbow.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Montgomery controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Montgomery jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy digs a right hand into Montgomery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montgomery's gas tank.
Montgomery blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.#CL#
Montgomery forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Montgomery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. #T4#
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Montgomery drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
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 trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montgomery.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Montgomery controls the action.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montgomery or not.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy is working Montgomery over against the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Liam Murphy made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Roberts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Montgomery sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Montgomery has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Montgomery isn't so interested in that idea.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montgomery passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Montgomery has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Roberts tries to improve position but can't.
Montgomery misses with the ground and pound.
Montgomery remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Roberts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roberts tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Roberts 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 happy to just control the position for now.
An elbow from Montgomery crashes against the mat.
Roberts gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Montgomery blocks Roberts's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Montgomery looking to control but Roberts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Roberts throws a strike from the bottom but Montgomery holds onto the arm and goes for an armbar! He's got it! Fantastic submission from Montgomery!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Regal Montgomery!
A victorious Regal Montgomery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 165
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Montgomery tries to clinch up but San circles away and keeps his distance.
Montgomery moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
San clinches up with Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage.
San lands a left hand.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. San just stands there and leans against the cage.
San lands with a light punch inside.
San scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but San won't allow it.
San lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but San won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables San to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montgomery jumps guard but San stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
San lands a body punch in the clinch.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
San lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San is leaning against Montgomery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
San cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
San lands a left hand.
San stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, San scores with a nice short uppercut.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from San.
A short right from San on the inside.
San throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montgomerys head.
San lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for San.
San is leaning against Montgomery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.
San lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from San.
A right handed body shot lands from San.
A short right from San on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by San.
San lands an uppercut.
San lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A shot in the inside from San.
Montgomery tries a body shot but San blocks it.
San lands a body shot in the clinch.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
San lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for San.
San digs a right hand underneath Montgomery's ribcage. Montgomery let out a lung full of air as it connected.
San lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montgomery or not.
Montgomery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
San lands a shot to the body.
San lands with a left to the head.
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montgomery jumps guard but San turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by San.
San lands with a light punch inside.
San makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
San lands a left hand. #KD2#
San drops Montgomery onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Montgomery is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Regal Montgomery has been cut.
San unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Montgomery! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but San is unloading with more strikes now! Montgomery drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko San!

Event: Highland 151
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montgomery but Montgomery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montgomery has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montgomery is fending him off so far but Bird persists. Nope, Montgomery circles away and we're back to standing.
Bird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bird misses with a low kick as Montgomery jumps back.
Bird rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montgomery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bird throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bird at a distance. #TD2#
Montgomery closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Montgomery lands in his opponent's guard.
Montgomery looking to pass the guard.
Montgomery pushes down on Bird's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Montgomery in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Montgomery trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Montgomery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montgomery.
Bird is trying to escape back to his feet but Montgomery uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Montgomery staying calm.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montgomery tries to move to mount but Bird blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Montgomery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bird knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montgomery on the ground.
Montgomery in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is holding Montgomery down, trying to stall.
Montgomery remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
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.
Bird is trying to buck Montgomery off.
Montgomery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working.
Montgomery has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Regal Montgomery dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Montgomery doesn't manage to clinch there - Bird circles away.
Conor Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Montgomery drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Montgomery has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bird!#SUB2#
Montgomery has isolated one of Bird's arms. Bird looking to fight him off but Montgomery twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Regal Montgomery!
Regal Montgomery seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery scores with a shot to the body.
Montgomery wants to clinch up but Jordan keeps it at a distance.
Montgomery closes the distance but Jordan moves to the side
and Jordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Regal Montgomery has been cut.
Montgomery looks to clinch
and Jordan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jordan counters with a nice body shot.
Montgomery seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Jordan counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Montgomery tries to clinch up but Jordan circles away and keeps his distance.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Montgomery with a body shot.#CL2#
Jordan has Montgomery up against the cage in a clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jordan as the two fighters clinch.
Jordan lands a left hand.
Jordan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left hand lands to the body for Jordan.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Jordan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montgomery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montgomery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jordan lands with a right to the head.
Jordan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jordan lands an elbow inside that Montgomery shrugs off.
Jordan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Jordan won't allow it.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Jordan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Montgomery's defenses. #CUT2#Regal Montgomery's cut is getting worse.
Jordan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montgomery or not.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan digs a right hand into Montgomery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montgomery's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Jordan.
Jordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jordan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jordan lands a body punch.
Jordan presses Montgomery against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Montgomery takes an elbow to the temple.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordan scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Regal Montgomery's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jordan is working Montgomery over against the cage.
Jordan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jordan lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Regal Montgomery's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Regal Montgomery's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Jordan!

Event: Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regal Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cartwright.#CUT2#It looks like Regal Montgomery has been cut.
Montgomery looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Montgomery closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montgomery moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Montgomery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright leaves Montgomery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Montgomery looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Montgomery moved out of range.
Cartwright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright lands a head shot.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Cartwright takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montgomery has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cartwright scores with a body shot.
Montgomery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartwright throws out the jab.
Cartwright lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for Montgomery.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartwright misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartwright has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montgomery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartwright throws out the jab.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartwright sprawls well. Cartwright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regal Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montgomery looks to clinch
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright scores with a nice right hand.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Montgomery doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Montgomery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright throws a good cross that connects.
Montgomery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Montgomery wants to clinch.#T3#
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Montgomery misses with a jab to the body
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright punishes Montgomery's body with a nice straight punch.
Cartwright lands a nice looking body shot.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Punchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartwright misses the target. #TD#
Montgomery closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cartwright did well to prevent Montgomery getting side control.
Cartwright is trying to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Montgomery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Cartwright.
Montgomery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cartwright misses with a left hand #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a takedown into side control.
Cartwright is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Montgomery is controlling him well.#SUB#
Montgomery is trying to get an arm triangle but Cartwright is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Regal Montgomery's cut.
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.#R2#
Montgomery tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montgomery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cartwright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montgomery under the eye.
Cartwright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Cartwright is quick to defend against it.
Montgomery wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montgomery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartwright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Montgomery checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Cartwright.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Cartwright moves out of range.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it. #T1#
Cartwright with the inside leg kick.
Cartwright misses with a body shot. #TD#
Montgomery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cartwright's half guard.
Montgomery not doing much here. #SUB#
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Montgomery prevents Cartwright from standing back up. #T2##ES2#
Cartwright manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montgomery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Montgomery tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Montgomery scores with a hook to the body. Cartwright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montgomery lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
Cartwright wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartwright misses the target.
Cartwright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montgomery's hands.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown attempt from Montgomery. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cartwright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montgomery's hands.#CUT2#Regal Montgomery's cut is getting worse.
Nice straight punches there by Cartwright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cartwright.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery tries to clinch up.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cartwright throws a nice looking combination but Montgomery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cartwright! #ROC2#Montgomery is rocked!
Montgomery tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montgomery takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cartwright! But no joy.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Cartwright has cracked Montgomery with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Cartwright lands another huge swinging hook and Montgomery tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Montgomery, before Cartwright can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Punchy Cartwright!
An out of breath Punchy Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 125
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yourz enables Montgomery to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yourz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Montgomery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yourz being controlled here, momentarily.
Montgomery slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Yourz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yourz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yourz tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Montgomery keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery is pressing down on Yourz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yourz is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Yourz is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Montgomery has latched onto it... Big trouble! Montgomery pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Yourz is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Montgomery!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Regal Montgomery!

Event: Highland 119
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Gaethje cracks Montgomery with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Regal Montgomery has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Montgomery on that attempt.
Montgomery throws a series of strikes that have Gaethje backpedaling.
Donk. Gaethje catches Montgomery right on the button with a cross.
Montgomery moves out of range as Gaethje strikes.
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montgomery is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gaethje.
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaethje is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Gaethje circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Montgomery closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Montgomery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaethje, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery slows the pace down. #SUB#
Montgomery tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well.
Montgomery trying to control the position but Gaethje is working away. #T1##SUB#
Montgomery is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gaethje is trying to escape and Montgomery transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gaethje is forced to tap! Nice work there by Montgomery! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Regal Montgomery!

Event: Highland 103
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Baldwin Conner lands with a straight right. Montgomery didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Regal Montgomery has been cut.
Nice body punch from Baldwin Conner. #CL#
Baldwin Conner rushes Montgomery and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baldwin Conner gets through Montgomery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Montgomery looking for a takedown.
Baldwin Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baldwin Conner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baldwin Conner has Montgomery pressed against the cage.
Baldwin Conner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baldwin Conner gets through Montgomery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Baldwin Conner.
Montgomery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Baldwin Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Baldwin Conner gets through Montgomery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baldwin Conner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but Baldwin Conner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Regal Montgomery.
Baldwin Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montgomery.
Baldwin Conner stalling in the clinch.
Montgomery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baldwin Conner controlling the action here for a moment.
Baldwin Conner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baldwin Conner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montgomerys head.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baldwin Conner to keep the fight standing.
Baldwin Conner pushes Montgomery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Baldwin Conner.
Montgomery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin Conner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Montgomery looks winded!#T2#
The referee calls for Baldwin Conner to work.
Baldwin Conner is pressed up against the cage. Montgomery has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baldwin Conner down to the mat. Baldwin Conner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Baldwin Conner counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Baldwin Conner has Montgomery up against the cage in a clinch.
Baldwin Conner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Baldwin Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baldwin Conner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Baldwin Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards. #T3#
Baldwin Conner lands an uppercut.
Baldwin Conner lands a nice uppercut.
Baldwin Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baldwin Conner is stalling here.
Baldwin Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baldwin Conner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baldwin Conner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner lands with a left to the head.
Baldwin Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Baldwin Conner on the inside.
Baldwin Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baldwin Conner works on Montgomery's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Baldwin Conner lands a nice uppercut.
Baldwin Conner effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Baldwin Conner. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Baldwin Conner as the two fighters clinch.
Baldwin Conner scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Baldwin Conner is stalling here.
Baldwin Conner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baldwin Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand.
Baldwin Conner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baldwin Conner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baldwin Conner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baldwin Conner cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Baldwin Conner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baldwin Conner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Montgomery up against the cage.
Baldwin Conner seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldwin Baldwin Conner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Regal Montgomery's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Baldwin Conner has taken the fight to the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Baldwin Baldwin Conner.
Montgomery takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Baldwin Conner clinches with his opponent.
Baldwin Conner cracks Montgomery with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baldwin Conner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Baldwin Conner as the two fighters clinch.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Baldwin Conner.
A nice left hand lands by Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards. #T1#
Baldwin Conner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Montgomery or not.
Baldwin Conner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baldwin Conner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner digs a right hand underneath Montgomery's ribcage. Montgomery let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baldwin Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baldwin Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baldwin Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baldwin Conner scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.
Baldwin Conner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baldwin Conner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Baldwin Conner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baldwin Conner lands a right hand.
Baldwin Conner slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Baldwin Conner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Baldwin Conner. #T2#
Baldwin Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
Nice body punch from Baldwin Conner - that landed with a thud.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Baldwin Conner finish him?
Baldwin Conner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Baldwin Conner.
Montgomery seems to have recovered his senses.
Baldwin Conner lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
A shot in the inside from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Montgomery up against the cage.
Baldwin Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baldwin Conner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baldwin Conner lands with a left to the head.
Baldwin Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Montgomery jumps guard but Baldwin Conner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Baldwin Conner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Baldwin Conner on the inside.
Baldwin Conner lands a shoulder strike.
Baldwin Conner lands a right hand.
Baldwin Conner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baldwin Conner is leaning against Montgomery and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baldwin Conner lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Baldwin Conner - that landed with a thud.
Baldwin Conner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Montgomery.
Good body shot from Baldwin Conner.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baldwin Conner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baldwin Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards. #T4#
Montgomery changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baldwin Conner fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Baldwin Conner clinches with his opponent.
Baldwin Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Baldwin Conner - that landed with a thud.
Baldwin Conner lands with a short shot to the head.
Baldwin Conner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baldwin Conner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Regal Montgomery.
Baldwin Conner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baldwin Conner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldwin Baldwin Conner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Regal Montgomery's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Baldwin Conner clinches with his opponent.
Montgomery jumps guard but Baldwin Conner stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Baldwin Conner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baldwin Conner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Baldwin Conner lands a right hand.
A short left from Baldwin Conner.
A nice left hand lands by Baldwin Conner.
Still in the clinch, Baldwin Conner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baldwin Conner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Montgomery up against the cage.
Baldwin Conner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baldwin Conner lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Baldwin Conner is working Montgomery over against the cage.
Baldwin Conner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Baldwin Conner just leaning against Montgomery, taking a breather.
Baldwin Conner stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baldwin Conner.
The referee calls for Baldwin Conner to work.
A shot in the inside from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner lands a right hand.
Montgomery has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Montgomery takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery letting Baldwin Conner take a breather here.
Baldwin Conner lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Baldwin Conner.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Baldwin Baldwin Conner.
Montgomery with a poor takedown
and Baldwin Conner scores with a counter punch that sends Montgomery to the canvas! Baldwin Conner smells blood - he's punishing Montgomery with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Montgomery has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldwin Baldwin Conner!

Event: Highland 95
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Montgomery scores with a takedown into Vinter's guard.#SUB2#
Montgomery drops back looking for a leg! Vinter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vinter manages to kick Montgomery off! Montgomery jumps back into Vinter's guard.
Montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Montgomery prevents Vinter from getting back to his feet.
Montgomery forces his way into half guard.
Vinter is trying to stand back up but Montgomery is controlling him #SUB2#
Montgomery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Montgomery is pressing down on Vinter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vinter is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinter wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Montgomery is trying for a kimura here. Vinter looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Montgomery wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Regal Montgomery!

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

180 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

195 cm
34 yrs
202 lbs

Montgomery

Kuzma

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Regal Montgomery! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Kuzma!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Montgomery gets tackled into the cage by Kuzma. Kuzma maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Kuzma lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Montgomery (0) vs (2) Kuzma
Montgomery keeping full guard, as Kuzma tries to pass.
Montgomery is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuzma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Montgomery might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma wants to pass the guard but Montgomery is keeping the position.#T1#
Kuzma postures up.
Kuzma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Kuzma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (0) vs (5) Kuzma
Montgomery tries to bench press Kuzma off him but Kuzma keeps the position.
A control attempt from Montgomery but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Montgomery (0) vs (7) Kuzma
Kuzma controlling the pace for now.
Montgomery has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Montgomery (0) vs (10) Kuzma
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kuzma controlling the positon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuzma not allowing Montgomery to control his hands. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Montgomery is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kuzma has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Montgomery's body. #T4#
Montgomery manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuzma's guard. Nice work there by Montgomery.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montgomery (2) vs (10) Kuzma
Kuzma pulls Montgomery in close to prevent any damage.
Kuzma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Montgomery controlling from the top position.
Montgomery looking to sit in guard and control but Kuzma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montgomery (2) vs (12) Kuzma#T5#
Kuzma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Montgomery looking for a guillotine here but Kuzma defends easily. #SUB#
Montgomery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuzma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuzma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuzma controls the pace.#T6##SUB#
Montgomery looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuzma passes into half guard. #SUB#
Montgomery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuzma trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Kuzma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Kuzma.
Montgomery is looking to improve his position. #T7#
Well, if Kuzma is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Montgomery manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuzma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kuzma.#SUB#
Montgomery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuzma defends it easily.#SUB#
Montgomery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montgomery trying to keep a closed guard but Kuzma is proving a slippery customer.
Kuzma passes Montgomery's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Still in half guard, Kuzma seems content to control.
Montgomery wants to control but Kuzma is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Kuzma seems content to control.#T10#
Montgomery wants to get back to full guard but Kuzma has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (2) vs (15) Kuzma
Montgomery is trying to work for a sweep but Kuzma has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Montgomery (2) vs (17) Kuzma
Kuzma prevents Montgomery from getting the reversal.
Kuzma takes Montgomery's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Montgomery is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Montgomery (2) vs (20) Kuzma
Montgomery tries to roll but Kuzma sticks to his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kuzma with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Kuzma is hanging on to Montgomery's back as he tries to escape.
Montgomery is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuzma.
Montgomery rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuzma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Montgomery looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kuzma passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (2) vs (23) Kuzma#T12#
Kuzma controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Montgomery's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuzma in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Kuzma is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Kuzma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montgomery is letting Kuzma control him for a moment.
Kuzma works to advance to full mount. Montgomery defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Montgomery (2) vs (25) Kuzma#T14#
Montgomery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuzma controlling the position easily from mount.
Montgomery is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuzma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuzma with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzma wins on points by 25 to 2.
Kyle Kuzma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TSGC 2
Date: Jul 11, 2021

150 cm
18 yrs
135 lbs

180 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

Calling

Montgomery

Event: TSGC TakeOver
Date: Jul 04, 2021

180 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

225 cm
23 yrs
250 lbs

Montgomery

Zono

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Regal Montgomery! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Long Zono!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zono gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zono is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montgomery pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Montgomery is trying to drag Zono to the mat but Zono just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montgomery goes for a takedown attempt but Zono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Montgomery gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Montgomery (2) vs (0) Zono#SUB2#
Zono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura but Zono is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura here.
Zono tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Zono looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Montgomery is working for a kimura but Zono is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Zono is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montgomery pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Montgomery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zono doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montgomery.
Zono makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zono.#SUB2#
Zono had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montgomery defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Montgomery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zono has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montgomery has managed to get both his arms back between Zono's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Zono keeps moving.
Montgomery is really struggling to control Zono but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Montgomery forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Montgomery seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery trying to control from half guard but Zono is working away. #T3#
Zono tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.
Zono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zono wants to get back to full guard.
Zono looks winded!#SUB#
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Zono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Montgomery is working for a kimura but Zono is defending it quite comfortably.
Montgomery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zono does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zono has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Zono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Zono is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Montgomery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Montgomery wants to pass to mount but Zono is defending the position.
Zono is staying active underneath Montgomery, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zono wants to improve his position but Montgomery is controlling well.
Montgomery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zono does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zono tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.#SUB#
Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura but Zono is defending well. #T5##SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zono defends it well.
Montgomery moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (5) vs (0) Zono#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 working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Montgomery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Montgomery trying to control the position but Zono is working away. #T6#
Zono regains half guard.
Zono tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg. #SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura but Zono is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montgomery to get the leverage. #SUB#
Montgomery seems to be working for a kimura but Zono defends the submission attempt.
Zono is looking to improve his position.
Montgomery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zono keeps working. #SUB#
Zono is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery. #SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zono defends it well. #T7#
Montgomery is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (8) vs (0) Zono
Zono bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montgomery (8) vs (2) Zono
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zono pushing down on Montgomery's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montgomery is trying to maintain the position but Zono is very close to passing his half guard.
Montgomery wants to improve his position but Zono is controlling well.
Zono is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Montgomery!
Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (8) vs (5) Zono
Montgomery is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T8#
Montgomery stops Zono from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Montgomery sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zono working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Montgomery's thigh. Montgomery counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Montgomery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zono can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zono defends well.#T9#
Zono passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (8) vs (8) Zono#SUB2#
Zono tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zono has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Montgomery wants to control but Zono postures up.#SUB2#
Zono is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montgomery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montgomery struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Zono is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montgomery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montgomery is trying to control Zono's posture but Zono avoids it.
Montgomery manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Montgomery (10) vs (8) Zono#SUB#
Montgomery is looking for a kimura but Zono is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Montgomery to get the leverage.
Zono tries to get to full guard but Montgomery has control of the leg. #SUB#
Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montgomery trying to control from half guard but Zono is working away. #T11##SUB#
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Zono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zono won't allow Montgomery to pass to mount.
Montgomery prevents Zono from improving his position.
Montgomery is trying to control. Zono wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Montgomery frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (13) vs (8) Zono#SUB#
Zono defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Montgomery.
Montgomery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zono is looking to escape. #SUB#
Montgomery working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T12##SUB#
Montgomery wants to finish this one by submission but Zono is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Montgomery.
Zono is wriggling around trying to escape.
Montgomery tries to control but Zono wriggling away. #SUB#
Montgomery looking for a guillotine from mount but Zono is having none of it.
Zono is looking to improve his position but Montgomery isn't that keen on the idea.
Montgomery trying to control but Zono is having none of it.
Montgomery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zono is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13##SUB#
Montgomery is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zono to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zono shrugs it off.
Zono regains half guard.
Zono moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Montgomery passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Montgomery (16) vs (8) Zono
Montgomery wants to control but Zono is keeping him busy.
Zono 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. #SUB#
Montgomery looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zono is not content to let Montgomery control the position. #T14##SUB#
Montgomery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zono gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Zono looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zono is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zono knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Montgomery takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

179 cm
25 yrs
159 lbs

180 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

Fishet

Montgomery

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Izzy Fishet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Regal Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Montgomery darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Fishet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montgomery won't be happy with that.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fishet (4) vs (0) Montgomery
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fishet swings around for an armbar but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fishet's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (4) vs (2) Montgomery
Montgomery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fishet is keeping the position for now.
Montgomery content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery won't allow Fishet to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Montgomery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fishet is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fishet has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (6) vs (2) Montgomery
Fishet trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. #T1#
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fishet controls the pace.
Fishet trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Fishet looking to pass the guard.
Fishet wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
Montgomery trying to keep a closed guard but Fishet is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Fishet trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fishet avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Montgomery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fishet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fishet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fishet trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. #T3#
Fishet advances to half guard.
Fishet is keen to just control but Montgomery is a slippery customer.
Fishet works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (9) vs (2) Montgomery
Montgomery is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Montgomery stops Fishet from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fishet wants to control the pace but Montgomery is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Fishet looking for a guillotine from mount but Montgomery is having none of it.
Fishet controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Fishet looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Montgomery tries to improve his position but instead Fishet has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fishet (12) vs (2) Montgomery#T5##SUB#
Fishet is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Fishet is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Montgomery is defending well though. Fishet let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Fishet is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Montgomery is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fishet gets his way! #SUB#
Fishet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montgomery knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montgomery for a finish. #SUB#
Fishet tightening his grip on Montgomery, looking for the choke. #T6#
Montgomery turns into Fishet and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (12) vs (4) Montgomery
Fishet keeping full guard, as Montgomery tries to pass.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Fishet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montgomery passes Fishet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fishet trying to hold on to Montgomery's head to control him but Montgomery postures up. #T7#
Fishet tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control.
Fishet is refusing to be controlled, as Montgomery sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Fishet is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.
Montgomery is looking to advance position but Fishet won't allow it.
Fishet gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fishet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (14) vs (4) Montgomery#T8##SUB2#
Montgomery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fishet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fishet pushing down on Montgomery's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montgomery won't allow Fishet to pass to mount.
Fishet works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (17) vs (4) Montgomery
Montgomery manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Montgomery is defending against the submission attempts here by Fishet. #T9#
Fishet is trying to control. Montgomery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Fishet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montgomery defends it well. #SUB#
Fishet is looking for a kimura but Montgomery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fishet to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Montgomery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Montgomery is defending against the submission attempts here by Fishet. #T10#
Montgomery wants to get back to full guard.
Fishet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montgomery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montgomery is in trouble now - Fishet has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (20) vs (4) Montgomery#SUB#
Fishet has control of Montgomery's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Montgomery regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fishet looking to control but Montgomery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Montgomery working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Fishet swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Montgomery is now in Fishet's guard. A big mistake from Fishet there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (20) vs (6) Montgomery#SUB2#
Montgomery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fishet is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fishet has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (22) vs (6) Montgomery#SUB#
Fishet drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Montgomery manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fishet has Montgomery in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (22) vs (8) Montgomery
Montgomery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Montgomery trying to control but Fishet is working from the bottom. #T12#
Montgomery might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fishet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fishet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montgomery trying to control but Fishet is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fishet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montgomery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montgomery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Montgomery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fishet manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Montgomery has Fishet in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (24) vs (8) Montgomery#T13##SUB2#
Montgomery has his foot on Fishet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fishet works his way back into a safe position though.
Montgomery wants to sweep here but Fishet controlling him for the moment.
Fishet looking to sit in guard and control but Montgomery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (24) vs (10) Montgomery
Montgomery stopping the sweep attempt from Fishet.
Montgomery trying to control but Fishet is working from the bottom. #T14#
Montgomery looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Fishet is looking for a triangle but Montgomery pushes his legs off easily.
Fishet working a defensive guard here.
Fishet keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fishet 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (24) vs (13) Montgomery
Fishet regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fishet takes the fight on points by 24 to 13.
Izzy Fishet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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