PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ovidio Montego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montego comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Undead. Steve Shamrock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Montego
vs
Shamrock

188 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ovidio Montego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montego.
Montego throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Steve Shamrock has been cut.
Montego misses with an uppercut.
Montego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Montego.
Shamrock wants to slow Montego down by chopping away at his legs.
Some wild striking there from Shamrock.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montego.
Montego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ovidio Montego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Montego misses.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a takedown. Montego tries to sprawl out of it but Shamrock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montego manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montego.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montego as he avoids it easily.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Montego misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shamrock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shamrock wants to take a breather but Montego is having none of it.
Shamrock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Montego knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Montego tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Montego wants to get back to full guard.
Shamrock content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montego trying to control from the bottom.
Shamrock passes to full mount!
Montego regains half guard.
Shamrock blocks the strikes from Montego.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montego wants to improve his position but Shamrock is controlling well.
Montego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shamrock.
Montego slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Montego can't keep his opponent in guard - Shamrock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shamrock prevents Montego from improving his position.
Montego looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shamrock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montego does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montego is looking to improve his position.
Shamrock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montego does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montego is trying to control but can't.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Montego scores with a hook.
Montego lands with a shot to the body.
Montego misses with a low kick.
Shamrock moves out of range as Montego strikes.
Montego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock looks gassed!
A punch combination from Montego misses.
Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - Montego had a free shot at his head there.
Ovidio Montego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montego looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Montego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Montego.

That has opened up Steve Shamrock's cut even more.
Montego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Montego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Montego's head back.
Montego misses the jab.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Montego.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montego thows a left - swing and a miss!

Shamrock gets a clinch.
Montego wants to break free but Shamrock has control.
Montego pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shamrock is working Montego over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock jumps guard but Montego stands there with Shamrock around his waist. Shamrock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ovidio Montego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Shamrock.
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch but Montego keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ovidio Montego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montego avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Montego throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches up with Montego, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes Montego against the cage but Montego circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Montego thows a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from Montego.
Montego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Montego misses with a looping left.
Shamrock lands a head kick!
Jab by Montego.
Montego connects with the punch.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montego misses with a looping left.
Montego scores with a body shot.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montego jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montego lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.

Shamrock is rocked!

The cut above Steve Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Montego swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Montego finish him?
Montego drops Shamrock with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shamrock! Montego dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ovidio Montego!