PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Governor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Governor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Didgeridoo. Jose Luis Montoya Rivera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Governor
vs
Luis Montoya Rivera

172 cm
24
150 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

170 cm
29
156 lbs
24 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Governor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya Rivera throws a right hand that Governor ducks under and follows up with a left that Governor also avoids with ease.
Governor checks a low kick from Montoya Rivera.
Governor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Governor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Montoya Rivera avoids the body shot from Governor.
Montoya Rivera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Governor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Governor does no damage.
Montoya Rivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montoya Rivera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Montoya Rivera lands with a good body shot.
Montoya Rivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Governor moves out of range of the strikes.
Governor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montoya Rivera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montoya Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Governor.
Montoya Rivera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Governor eats them both and turns towards Montoya Rivera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Governor forces Montoya Rivera back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Governor.
Governor is trying to drag Montoya Rivera to the mat but Montoya Rivera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montoya Rivera blocking some punches.
Montoya Rivera leaning against his opponent.
Governor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Governor has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya Rivera.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Governor scores with a shot to the side of Montoya Rivera's head.
Montoya Rivera lands a body shot.
Montoya Rivera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Governor backwards.
Montoya Rivera prevents a body shot from Governor.
The referee is keeping an eye on Governor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera lands with a short shot to the head.
Governor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Montoya Rivera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Montoya Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montoya Rivera working aggressively here.
Montoya Rivera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Governor is keeping busy.
Montoya Rivera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Governor misses with the head strike.
Montoya Rivera lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Governor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montoya Rivera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Governor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Governor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Governor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Governor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montoya Rivera.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montoya Rivera checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Governor misses the target.
Montoya Rivera connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Montoya Rivera misses.
Montoya Rivera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Governor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Montoya Rivera throws a poor cross that misses
and Montoya Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Montoya Rivera - just one landing.
Montoya Rivera shoots for a double leg takedown but Governor sprawls well. He's pushed Montoya Rivera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montoya Rivera throws out a loose jab but Governor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Governor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montoya Rivera's hands.
Montoya Rivera wants to clinch up but Governor keeps it at a distance.
Montoya Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Governor jabs Montoya Rivera right on the nose. Montoya Rivera blinks but takes it well.
Montoya Rivera slips a straight right by Governor.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera takes one on the button.
Governor throws a leg kick but Montoya Rivera moved away.
Governor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Governor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya Rivera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Governor eats them both and turns towards Montoya Rivera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Montoya Rivera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Governor connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Governor.
Montoya Rivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Governor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montoya Rivera's sensitive parts.
Montoya Rivera throws a leg kick which misses Governor's front leg but catches the back leg as Governor tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montoya Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Governor is just out of range.
Governor throws a lazy right hand but Montoya Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Governor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montoya Rivera at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jose Luis Montoya Rivera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Montoya Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
and Governor counters with a series of strikes. Montoya Rivera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Governor moves out of range of the strikes.
Governor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montoya Rivera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montoya Rivera ducks right into an uppercut from Governor.
Montoya Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Governor.
Montoya Rivera lands a nice shot that snaps Governor's head back.

Montoya Rivera clinches up against the cage.
Governor taking a breather.
Governor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montoya Riveras head.
Governor taking a breather.
Governor presses Montoya Rivera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Governor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montoya Rivera working hard to break the clinch.
Governor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Governor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montoya Rivera tries a body shot but Governor blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Montoya Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Governor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Governor blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Governor.

Montoya Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Governor throws out a loose jab but Montoya Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Governor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Montoya Rivera clinches.
Governor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montoya Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jimmy Governor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montoya Rivera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montoya Rivera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Governor backwards.
Montoya Rivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Governor.
Governor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Montoya Rivera - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Governor looking to stall.
Governor tries to throw a body punch but Montoya Rivera avoids it by throwing Governor back against the cage.
Governor struggles to land a body shot inside as Montoya Rivera controls his hands.
Governor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Governor lands a hook that snaps the head of Montoya Rivera backwards.
Governor lands a body shot.
Montoya Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Governor keeps control of Montoya Rivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Montoya Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Governor struggles to land a body shot inside as Montoya Rivera controls his hands.

Montoya Rivera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Governor is trying to keep an underhook but Montoya Rivera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Governor trying to control here.
Montoya Rivera wants to control but Governor is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Governor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor is trying to control the position but Montoya Rivera postures up.
Montoya Rivera wants to control from the top but Governor keeps moving.
Governor looking for a sweep. Not yet Governor, not yet.
Montoya Rivera won't allow Governor to get back to his feet.
Governor controls Montoya Rivera momentarily but Montoya Rivera frees himself.
Governor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Jimmy Governor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Governor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera misses with a hook.
Montoya Rivera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor throws a front kick aimed at Montoya Rivera's knee but Montoya Rivera avoids it well.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range as Governor throws a body kick.
Montoya Rivera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Governor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Governor throws a head kick that misses
and Montoya Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Governor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Governor misses with a leg kick.
Governor takes a swing at Montoya Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Montoya Rivera's corner calls for a 1-2. Montoya Rivera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Montoya Rivera throws a looping overhand right but Governor ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Governor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montoya Rivera.
Governor swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Montoya Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Governor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Montoya Rivera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Governor takes a step back to recover.
Governor misses with a looping right.
Montoya Rivera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Governor tried to score with a low kick but Montoya Rivera checks it.
Montoya Rivera throws a lazy uppercut
and Governor counters with a good low kick that Montoya Rivera was not able to check.
Governor moves to clinch but Montoya Rivera breaks away
and Montoya Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
Governor tries to clinch but Montoya Rivera is having none of it.
Governor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montoya Rivera slips under a jab from Governor.
Governor ducks under a wild hook from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor looks to land a body kick but Montoya Rivera moved away.
Governor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Montoya Rivera throws a body punch but Governor moves out of range.
Governor avoids the body shot from Montoya Rivera.
A punch combination from Montoya Rivera misses.
Governor tries to land a front kick but Montoya Rivera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Montoya Rivera checks a low kick from Governor.
Jimmy Governor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Governor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Governor sprawls well. Governor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montoya Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Governor is looking to slow Montoya Rivera down with leg kicks.
Montoya Rivera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera digs a good body shot into Governor's ribs.
Montoya Rivera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Governor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Governor missing with a left hand there. Montoya Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montoya Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Governor manages to avoid it.
Montoya Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montoya Rivera.
Governor lands a glancing blow to the side of Montoya Rivera's head.
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!
Governor cracks Montoya Rivera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Montoya Rivera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Governor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Governor.
Governor checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Montoya Rivera.
Governor dodges the ground and pound from Montoya Rivera.
Governor is trying to get back to half guard.

Montoya Rivera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Montoya Rivera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Montoya Rivera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Governor tries to bench press Montoya Rivera off him but Montoya Rivera keeps the position.

Montoya Rivera is working to tighten is grip on Governor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Governor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Montoya Rivera is really squeezing tight and eventually Governor passes out! Montoya Rivera breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose Luis Montoya Rivera! Jose Luis Montoya Rivera retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.