PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenox Kwork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Montelibano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Montelibano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kwork
vs
Montelibano

177 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenox Kwork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Montelibano!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kwork clinches up against the cage.
Montelibano is trying to break the clinch but Kwork is controlling him.
Montelibano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kwork goes for a takedown attempt but Montelibano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Montelibano throws a big shot that misses.
Kwork checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Montelibano. No joy for Kwork on that attempt.
Kwork shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Montelibano pinned against the cage. Montelibano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenox Kwork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwork takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montelibano throws a lazy right hand but Kwork sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Kwork blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kwork moves into the clinch.
Montelibano tries to circle away but Kwork has him pinned against the cage.
Kwork tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Montelibano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kwork keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montelibano's efforts to push away.
Montelibano tries to circle away but Kwork has him pinned against the cage.
Montelibano is trying to break the clinch but Kwork is controlling him.
Montelibano has had enough of the clinch but Kwork keeps him there for the moment.
Kwork keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montelibano's efforts to push away.
Kwork looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montelibano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kwork tries for a takedown but Montelibano manages to get underhooks.

Montelibano manages to break the clinch.

Kwork shoots in and bounces Montelibano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Montelibano has control of Kwork's left arm, preventing Kwork from doing any damage.
Kwork looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Montelibano pushes Kwork off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montelibano thows a body shot but no joy.
Montelibano scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Montelibano misses its intended target.
Montelibano lands a jab to Kwork's midsection.
Montelibano lands a slapping body shot.
Montelibano looks to land a left hand but Kwork moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montelibano.
Kwork shoots in and drives through. Montelibano sprawls well.

Nice combo by Montelibano! Oh, that's hurt him - Kwork falls to the canvas and Montelibano follows him into side control.

It looks like Lenox Kwork has been cut.
Kwork is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montelibano is staying tight to Kwork's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwork tries to buck Montelibano off but Montelibano is having none of it.
Kwork prevents Montelibano from moving into mount.
Montelibano wants to stand but Kwork has his arm trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montelibano in side control, throwing shots but Kwork defends.
Kwork manages to work his way to half guard, despite Montelibano's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Montelibano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenox Kwork's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Montelibano slaps away a takedown attempt from Kwork, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montelibano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwork walks into a straight right hand from Montelibano.

Kwork shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montelibano is trying to defend but Kwork finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Montelibano tries to kick Kwork off but Kwork keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montelibano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Montelibano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kwork. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kwork wants to control from the top but Montelibano keeps moving.
Kwork stops Montelibano from standing up.
Kwork wants to pass the guard but Montelibano is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montelibano keeping moving, preventing Kwork from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kwork is looking to clinch but Montelibano is avoiding it.
Montelibano digs a good body shot into Kwork's ribs.
Montelibano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good exchange - Montelibano coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Montelibano lands.
Montelibano darts in trying to clinch

and Kwork counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kwork is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montelibano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kwork.

Montelibano makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Montelibano throws a one two combo.
Nice defenses there by Kwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montelibano moves into the clinch successfully.
Kwork is working for takedown but Montelibano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Montelibano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montelibano.
Montelibano tries to break free but Kwork pushes him back against the cage.
Montelibano tries to break the clinch but Kwork is controlling the position.
Kwork wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenox Kwork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montelibano is trying to break the clinch but Kwork is controlling him.
Montelibano wants to break free but Kwork has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montelibano tries to break the clinch but Kwork is controlling the position.
Montelibano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Montelibano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kwork tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Montelibano smiles and moves away.
Michael Montelibano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwork ducks under a wild hook from Montelibano.
Kwork fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kwork takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montelibano lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Montelibano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenox Kwork's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Montelibano looks to land a left hand but Kwork moved out of range nicely.
Montelibano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montelibano throws out a leg kick but Kwork moves out of range and Montelibano only half commits.
Montelibano takes a swing at Kwork's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Montelibano misses.
Kwork slips a jab and a cross from Montelibano.
Montelibano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montelibano misses with a looping left.
Montelibano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwork was well out of range. Poor timing from Montelibano.
Nice straight punches there by Montelibano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montelibano.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montelibano!
Montelibano tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kwork decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Montelibano's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwork trying to control the position from guard on top but Montelibano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwork stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montelibano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kwork won't allow Montelibano to get back to his feet.
Montelibano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kwork trying to control but Montelibano is working from the bottom.
Kwork won't allow Montelibano to get back to his feet.
Montelibano is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kwork wants to control from the top but Montelibano keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kwork scores a takedown into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Kwork is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Montelibano has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Montelibano!

Montelibano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kwork is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Montelibano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Michael Montelibano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwork wants to sweep here but Montelibano controlling him for the moment.
Montelibano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kwork's guard.
Montelibano throws and elbow that misses. Kwork uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montelibano's guard. Nice move by Kwork!
Kwork trying to control the position from guard on top but Montelibano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Montelibano is adopting a defensive guard.
Montelibano wants to stand and escape but Kwork is having none of it.
Montelibano being controlled here, momentarily.
Montelibano is looking to stand up but Kwork isn't so interested in that idea.
Lenox Kwork has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwork wants to control from the top but Montelibano keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lenox Kwork.
I think Montelibano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Montelibano!