PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona has chosen Laid to Rest by Lamb of God as his entrance music. Jose Luis Montoya Rivera had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Luis Montoya Rivera
vs
Antona

170 cm
26
156 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

170 cm
26
159 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Antona delivers a nice body kick.
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antona but Antona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antona misses with a low kick as Montoya Rivera jumps back.
Antona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Antona.
Montoya Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Antona.
Montoya Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antona.
Antona feints and then cracks Montoya Rivera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montoya Rivera down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antona scores with a spinning back kick!
Antona tries a head kick but it misses.
Aydine Antona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Antona.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range as Antona throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Montoya Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montoya Rivera misses with a body kick.
Montoya Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Antona is just out of range.
Montoya Rivera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Antona has time to react.
Montoya Rivera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antona's waist but Antona gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Montoya Rivera off to one side.
Antona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montoya Rivera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Antona throws a series of punches but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.

Montoya Rivera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montoya Rivera'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.

Antona breaks from the clinch.
Antona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montoya Rivera tries for a takedown but Antona sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Luis Montoya Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya Rivera cracks Antona with a good jab.
Montoya Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Antona tried to score with a low kick but Montoya Rivera checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Antona.
Antona throws a leg kick but Montoya Rivera checks it.
Aydine Antona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montoya Rivera shoots in and drives through. Antona sprawls well.
Antona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya Rivera lands the left hand.
Montoya Rivera lands a nice shot that snaps Antona's head back.
Montoya Rivera checks a leg kick.
Antona just misses with a punch to the body.
Antona misses with a body shot.
Antona throws a wild body kick that Montoya Rivera sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera checks the leg kick.
Montoya Rivera throws a shot from downtown. Antona moves away and avoids it.
Antona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya Rivera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Montoya Rivera gets the takedown into side control.
Montoya Rivera throws an elbow but Antona slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montoya Rivera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Antona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Antona looks gassed!
Antona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Antona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aydine Antona will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Montoya Rivera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Antona - the referee stops the clock and Montoya Rivera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Antona. Montoya Rivera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Antona throws the kick towards the body but Montoya Rivera avoids it.
Montoya Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
Antona scores with a leg kick.
Antona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Montoya Rivera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Montoya Rivera looks to throw the jab but Antona is out of range.
Aydine Antona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antona misses with a low kick as Montoya Rivera jumps back.
Montoya Rivera checks a leg kick.
Antona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Antona misses with a head kick.
Antona misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona tries to land a front kick but Montoya Rivera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Antona moves out of range as Montoya Rivera strikes.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antona is breathing heavily.
Montoya Rivera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Antona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antona walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aydine Antona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antona misses with a head kick.
Antona fails to land with a series of punches.
Antona ducks under a wild hook from Montoya Rivera.
Antona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montoya Rivera on the side of the head.
Montoya Rivera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antona swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Antona checks the leg kick nicely there.
Antona throws a series of punches but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.

Montoya Rivera moves into the clinch.

Montoya Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montoya Rivera blocks a head kick by Antona.
Montoya Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montoya Rivera loads up on a big right hand but Antona slips the punch.
Antona misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona staying out of range there.
Montoya Rivera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antona at a distance.
Antona throws a head kick but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Montoya Rivera blocks the low kick.
Montoya Rivera looks to land a combination but Antona avoids it well.
Antona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Montoya Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya Rivera moves away.
Antona misses with a double jab.
Montoya Rivera blocks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Antona tried to score with a low kick but Montoya Rivera checks it.
Antona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montoya Rivera scores with a nice strike.
Montoya Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antona moves out of range of the body kick from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera looks for a takedown but Antona sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aydine Antona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Antona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Antona slips under a jab from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Antona.
Montoya Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Antona is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Montoya Rivera rather than just go for the knockout.
Antona throws a head kick but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
Montoya Rivera misses with a straight right.
Antona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Montoya Rivera has closed the distance and engaged Antona in a clinch.
Antona prevents the takedown attempt.
Montoya Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Antona avoids it by throwing Montoya Rivera back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera prevents Antona from breaking the clinch.
Montoya Rivera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Antona wants to break free but Montoya Rivera has control.
Antona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montoya Rivera gets through Antona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Antona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montoya Rivera misses with a kick to the body.
Montoya Rivera connects with a right hand. Antona shakes it off.
Montoya Rivera checks a leg kick nicely.
Antona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Antona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Antona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Montoya Rivera looks for a takedown but Antona sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona misses with a body kick.
Antona misses with a kick to the body.
Antona ducks under a wild hook from Montoya Rivera.
A cross from Montoya Rivera lands.
Antona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antona moves away from the strike by Montoya Rivera.
Good work by Montoya Rivera as he checks the leg kick.
Montoya Rivera scores with a hook to the body. Antona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montoya Rivera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera shoots for a takedown but Antona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Luis Montoya Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Antona misses.
Montoya Rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montoya Rivera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Antona tries to land a leg kick but Montoya Rivera saw it coming and moves away.
Aydine Antona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montoya Rivera misses with a body shot.
Antona throws a leg kick but Montoya Rivera sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montoya Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Antona tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Montoya Rivera misses.
Montoya Rivera has a takedown stuffed.
Antona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya Rivera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Antona.

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 Jose Luis Montoya Rivera.
I think Antona 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydine Antona!