PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willian Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Montoya
vs
Rabago

164 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willian Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago blocks a low kick nicely.
Rabago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montoya.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Montoya wants to clinch up but Rabago keeps it at a distance.
Rabago has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Montoya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rabago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montoya shoots in for a double leg but Rabago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montoya tries to clinch but Rabago is having none of it.
Rabago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rabago misses with a few strikes there.
Rabago looks winded!

Montoya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Montoya lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Montoya tries to stand but Rabago is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya trying to control but Rabago is working from the bottom.
Rabago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montoya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montoya passes Rabago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Montoya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabago keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Willian Montoya has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Montoya tries to clinch but Rabago is having none of it.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montoya is looking to score with low kicks.
Ryan Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rabago swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willian Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montoya throws a head kick but Rabago moves out of range.
Montoya shoots for a takedown but Rabago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Montoya shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montoya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Rabago as he connects with a hook.
Montoya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rabago defends well and Montoya ends up having to push Rabago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago misses with some punches.
Montoya is trying to drag Rabago to the mat but Rabago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rabago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rabago working aggressively here.
Montoya is trying to break free.
Rabago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montoya backwards.
Rabago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rabago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Montoya backwards.
Montoya wants to break free but Rabago has control.
Rabago has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.
Rabago throws a punch but it's blocked by Montoya.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago scores with a shot to the side of Montoya's head.
Rabago blocks an uppercut.
Montoya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rabago smiles and moves away.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Montoya avoids them all with ease.
Montoya needs to keep his hands up - Rabago had a free shot at his head there.
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montoya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montoya tries to clinch up but Rabago circles away and keeps his distance.
Montoya shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montoya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montoya.
Montoya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 Willian Montoya will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montoya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rabago defends it nicely.
Montoya slips a jab and a cross from Rabago.
Montoya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rabago tries to bum rush Montoya with a series of wild strikes but Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montoya shoots for a double leg takedown but Rabago sprawls well. He's pushed Montoya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willian Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Willian Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Rabago. No joy for Montoya on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montoya darts in looking for a takedown but Rabago gets double underhooks and turns Montoya into the cage.
Rabago lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabago.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.
Rabago throws a head punch that misses.
Montoya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rabago is keeping busy.
Montoya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rabago working aggressively here.
Montoya is working for takedown but Rabago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rabago throws a punch but it's blocked by Montoya.
Montoya fails to pull guard.
Rabago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rabago misses with some punches.
Rabago working aggressively here.
Montoya wants a takedown.
Rabago lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabago.

Montoya has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rabago is trying to keep an underhook but Montoya manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Montoya stops Rabago from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Montoya seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Montoya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabago is just riding it out for now. Montoya eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rabago is defending against the submission attempts here by Montoya.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montoya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Montoya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rabago is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Willian Montoya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rabago gets caught napping as Montoya dives in and scores a takedown. Rabago manages to retain guard.
Montoya trying to control but Rabago is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Willian Montoya.
Rabago misses with a few strikes there.
Rabago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montoya fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Rabago seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rabago manages to avoid it.
Rabago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montoya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabago swats away the attempt to clinch by Montoya.
Montoya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rabago misses with a body shot.
Rabago stuffs the takedown attempt from Montoya. Montoya gets slowly back to his feet.
Montoya tries to clinch up.
Montoya has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willian Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya dodges the punch combination from Rabago.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montoya moves into the clinch.
Montoya blocking some punches.
Montoya blocking some punches.
Montoya blocks an uppercut.
Rabago misses with some punches.
Montoya tries for a takedown but Rabago manages to get underhooks.
Rabago has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.

Montoya manages to break the clinch.
Montoya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montoya somewhat.
Rabago is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rabago works the jab nicely.
Montoya tries to clinch but Rabago moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Montoya back to the cage. Rabago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Montoya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Rabago tries to bum rush Montoya with a series of wild strikes but Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Rabago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan Rabago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabago throws a combination that misses

and Montoya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rabago's guard.
Willian Montoya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montoya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Montoya from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montoya tries to stand but Rabago is controlling from the bottom.

Willian Montoya has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Montoya shoots in and gets a takedown into Rabago's guard.

Rabago pushes Montoya off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ryan Rabago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willian Montoya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Montoya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willian Montoya!