PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Mont Alvernne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mont Alvernne's entrance music is Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mont Alvernne
vs
Luis Montoya Rivera

174 cm
23
160 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
156 lbs
19 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP *laundry 93%

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Mont Alvernne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mont Alvernne is defended easily by Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera throws a hook but Mont Alvernne avoids it easily.

Mont Alvernne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Montoya Rivera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mont Alvernne is working away from the top position though.
Mont Alvernne prevents Montoya Rivera from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera moves into full guard.
Mont Alvernne tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya Rivera is retaining full guard.
Mont Alvernne trying to control but Montoya Rivera is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Charlie Mont Alvernne has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mont Alvernne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Mont Alvernne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mont Alvernne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mont Alvernne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Montoya Rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Montoya Rivera is pulling down on Mont Alvernne's head. It's preventing any offense from Mont Alvernne, at least for the moment.
Mont Alvernne looking to sit in guard and control but Montoya Rivera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera wants to control from the top but Mont Alvernne keeps moving.
Montoya Rivera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Mont Alvernne working for a triangle but Montoya Rivera defends it easily.
Montoya Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Mont Alvernne is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Mont Alvernne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Montoya Rivera is aware though and is defending well.
Montoya Rivera stays in close to Mont Alvernne's body and controls the position.
Montoya Rivera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montoya Rivera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Montoya Rivera is thwarting Mont Alvernne's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mont Alvernne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Montoya Rivera stays in close to Mont Alvernne's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mont Alvernne keeping moving, preventing Montoya Rivera from controlling successfully.

Mont Alvernne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Mont Alvernne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mont Alvernne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Montoya Rivera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mont Alvernne shoots in looking for a takedown but Montoya Rivera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mont Alvernne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mont Alvernne fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Mont Alvernne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Montoya Rivera misses.
Montoya Rivera throws the kick towards the body but Mont Alvernne avoids it.
Montoya Rivera throws a low kick but Mont Alvernne avoids it.
Mont Alvernne shoots in but Montoya Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montoya Rivera blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne shoots in for a double leg but Montoya Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Montoya Rivera misses.
Montoya Rivera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mont Alvernne.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mont Alvernne shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Montoya Rivera does it's job there.
Mont Alvernne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montoya Rivera lands a head shot.
Mont Alvernne dives in and grabs Montoya Rivera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montoya Rivera pushes down on Mont Alvernne's head and hops out.
Mont Alvernne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Montoya Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montoya Rivera misses with an uppercut. Mont Alvernne saw that one coming.
Montoya Rivera lands with a hook. Mont Alvernne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mont Alvernne misses with a takedown attempt
and Mont Alvernne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mont Alvernne shoots in but Montoya Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montoya Rivera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Montoya Rivera lands with a shot to the body.
Montoya Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mont Alvernne.
Mont Alvernne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne shoots in but no luck this time.
Mont Alvernne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montoya Rivera feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mont Alvernne's calf.
Mont Alvernne misses with a takedown attempt
and Montoya Rivera counters with an outside leg kick.
Montoya Rivera scores with a push kick.
Mont Alvernne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Mont Alvernne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Montoya Rivera tries to clinch up but Mont Alvernne circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne moves out of range of the body kick from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montoya Rivera swings for the body but Mont Alvernne moves out of range.
Mont Alvernne fails with the takedown
and Montoya Rivera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montoya Rivera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya Rivera missing with a left hand there. Mont Alvernne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mont Alvernne checks a low kick from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mont Alvernne shoots in for a takedown but Montoya Rivera shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Luis Montoya Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mont Alvernne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mont Alvernne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montoya Rivera with a hook.
Mont Alvernne fails with the takedown
and Montoya Rivera counters with a leg kick.

Montoya Rivera clinches up with Mont Alvernne and pushes him back against the cage.
Montoya Rivera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montoya Rivera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mont Alvernne up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mont Alvernne tries to score a body lock takedown but Montoya Rivera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Mont Alvernne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montoya Rivera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mont Alvernne wants a takedown.
Montoya Rivera controlling the action here for a moment.
Montoya Rivera wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montoya Rivera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mont Alvernne backwards.
Mont Alvernne is working for takedown but Montoya Rivera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Montoya Rivera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mont Alvernne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mont Alvernne fails with the takedown
enabling Montoya Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
Montoya Rivera scores with a hook to the body. Mont Alvernne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montoya Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mont Alvernne shoots for a double leg takedown but Montoya Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Mont Alvernne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montoya Rivera throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mont Alvernne shoots and misses
and Montoya Rivera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montoya Rivera wants to clinch up but Mont Alvernne keeps it at a distance.
Mont Alvernne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Montoya Rivera.
Mont Alvernne fails with the takedown
and Montoya Rivera counters with a body kick that stops Mont Alvernne in his tracks momentarily.
Mont Alvernne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mont Alvernne misses with a takedown
and Montoya Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Montoya Rivera misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Montoya Rivera clinches with his opponent.
Montoya Rivera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Montoya Rivera misses with a punch on the inside.
Montoya Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montoya Rivera is trying to maintain a safe position but Mont Alvernne gets an underhook and turns Montoya Rivera into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Mont Alvernne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mont Alvernne fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montoya Rivera 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!