PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artur Galecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Galecki
vs
Montgomery

178 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Galecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Montgomery tries to keep at a distance but Galecki has taken the fight into the clinch.

Galecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Montgomery gets tackled into the cage by Galecki. Galecki maintains the clinch.

Galecki breaks the clinch.
Montgomery throws a low kick but it's checked well by Galecki.
Montgomery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Galecki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Galecki gets a clinch.
Galecki controlling the action here for a moment.

Galecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throws a hook but Galecki avoids it easily.

Montgomery has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galecki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Galecki can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery can't find room to land a body shot as Galecki controls the action.

Montgomery manages to break the clinch.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt - Galecki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Galecki throwing a counter right hand but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Galecki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery shoots in for a double leg but Galecki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Galecki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artur Galecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Montgomery.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a body kick.

Galecki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galecki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Montgomery up against the cage.
Montgomery is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montgomery manages to break the clinch.

Galecki moves into range and clinches up with Montgomery.
Galecki lands a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Galecki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montgomery throws the kick towards the body but Galecki avoids it.
Montgomery takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Galecki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Galecki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Galecki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to get to full guard but Galecki has control of the leg.

Galecki decides to stand up.

Galecki has taken the fight to the clinch.

Galecki breaks the clinch.

Montgomery moves into the clinch.
Galecki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Galecki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery has Galecki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galecki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galecki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Galecki taking a breather.
Galecki is looking for a takedown.
Montgomery is looking for a takedown.
Galecki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Galecki.

Galecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galecki moves out of range as Montgomery throws a body kick.
Montgomery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galecki tries to avoid it but Montgomery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galecki to the ground. Galecki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montgomery looks winded!
Galecki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Galecki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Galecki forces Montgomery back against the cage and clinches.

Galecki breaks from the clinch.

Montgomery has managed to clinch.
Montgomery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Galecki to keep the fight standing.
Montgomery misses with a body punch.

Galecki breaks the clinch.
Montgomery pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Galecki gets a clinch.

Galecki breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Galecki moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Galecki.

Galecki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Galecki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Montgomery preventing the sweep.
Montgomery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galecki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galecki pulls Montgomery in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montgomery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Galecki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Montgomery has Galecki in his guard.

Galecki controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Galecki stands and steps away. Montgomery gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Montgomery fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galecki, pushing him back against the cage.
Artur Galecki has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Montgomery manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Galecki.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but Galecki shows good takedown defense.

Galecki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Galecki controls from within his opponent's guard.

Galecki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Montgomery takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Galecki gets a clinch.
Galecki is looking for a takedown.
Montgomery goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galecki prevents it.
Artur Galecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Montgomery.
Galecki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki has Montgomery pushed against the cage.
Galecki missing with knees to the body.

Montgomery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Montgomery moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Galecki.
Galecki lands a shoulder strike.

Galecki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Galecki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Galecki stands up and waves to Montgomery to follow him.
Artur Galecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Galecki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Galecki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galecki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montgomery.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Galecki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Galecki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Galecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Galecki closes the distance and pushes Montgomery back into the cage.

Galecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery throws a right and a left that Galecki avoids nicely.
Galecki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montgomery takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montgomery tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galecki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Galecki has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki scores with a shot to the side of Montgomery's head.

Galecki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Galecki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Galecki is pulling down on Montgomery's head. It's preventing any offense from Montgomery, at least for the moment.
Galecki keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Galecki pulls Montgomery in close to prevent any damage.
Montgomery tries to free his leg and advance position but Galecki is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galecki holds on and takes a little breather.
Galecki keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Galecki uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Galecki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montgomery tries to work over Galecki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Galecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montgomery shoots for a takedown but Galecki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Galecki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki throws a right and a left that Montgomery avoids nicely.
Montgomery throws out a counter right but Galecki avoids it with no problem.

Montgomery closes the distance and clinches.
Galecki digs a right hand into Montgomery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Montgomery's gas tank.

Galecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Galecki closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Galecki obliges.
Galecki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Montgomery being controlled against the cage.

Galecki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montgomery is trying to maintain the position but Galecki is very close to passing his half guard.
Galecki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galecki in particular looking to stall.
Montgomery punching from the bottom.
Galecki trying to control the pace.
Artur Galecki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Galecki stands up and beckons Montgomery to join him on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Galecki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galecki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Galecki!