PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maria Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Montgomery
vs
Andersen

208 cm
19
161 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maria Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Andersen.
Tyler Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersen misses with a head kick.
Andersen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Montgomery.

Montgomery closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Andersen did well to prevent Montgomery getting side control.
Andersen is positioning himself well to prevent Montgomery advancing to mount.
Andersen is trying to control but can't.
Montgomery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andersen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andersen missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Montgomery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen trying to control from the bottom.
Andersen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Andersen trying to control from the bottom.

Montgomery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Montgomery really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Montgomery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andersen defending well though.

Montgomery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andersen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andersen wants to get back to full guard but Montgomery has passed into side control.
Andersen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Montgomery working the body and head with strikes.
Andersen wants to control but Montgomery postures up.
Montgomery scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Andersen to see if he's OK.
Andersen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Montgomery has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersen tries to bench press Montgomery off him but Montgomery keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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You can see the frustration on Andersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andersen looks winded!
Andersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montgomery wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Montgomery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andersen, who protects the arm well.
Andersen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Andersen tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andersen is trying to stand but he's just given Montgomery his back.
Andersen just trying to survive but Montgomery is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Montgomery has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Montgomery is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Andersen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Montgomery has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Montgomery tightening his grip on Andersen, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maria Montgomery dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Montgomery darts in looking for a takedown but Andersen gets double underhooks and turns Montgomery into the cage.
Andersen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andersen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Montgomery attempts a counter takedown but Andersen avoids it well and moves away.
Andersen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andersen sprawls and moves away.
Andersen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andersen scores with a head kick. Montgomery tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andersen throws a body kick that misses.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andersen throws a push kick but Montgomery slaps the foot to one side.
Montgomery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andersen is breathing heavily.
Andersen throws a head kick that misses.
Montgomery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Andersen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen misses with a head kick.

Montgomery scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Montgomery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Andersen is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.

Montgomery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Montgomery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montgomery.

Montgomery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersen has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montgomery is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andersen is just riding it out for now. Montgomery eventually gives up the hold.

Montgomery looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montgomery is working for a kimura but Andersen is defending it quite comfortably.

Montgomery seems to be looking for submissions.
Andersen strikes from the bottom but Montgomery uses the opportunity to move to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andersen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Andersen can't do much from the bottom here.

Montgomery is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersen is defending well.
Andersen is trying to control Montgomery's posture but Montgomery avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Montgomery is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersen is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyler Andersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Andersen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montgomery is looking for a counter combo.
Andersen throws a head kick but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery throws a big counter combination but Andersen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Montgomery avoids the head kick by Andersen.
A head kick by Andersen misses

and Montgomery holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andersen wants to get back to striking at distance but Montgomery won't allow it.

Montgomery gets control of Andersen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Montgomery will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Andersen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montgomery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andersen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montgomery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
Andersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andersen wants to stand and escape but instead Montgomery has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Andersen wants to stand but Montgomery is controlling the position.
Maria Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery postures up in Andersen's guard and throws a big left but Andersen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersen has wrist control.
Montgomery lands a couple of digs.
Montgomery throwing strikes from guard but Andersen blocks nicely.
Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersen has wrist control.
Montgomery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montgomery chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montgomery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montgomery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andersen is trying to control the position but Montgomery postures up.
Montgomery throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andersen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andersen slaps away a takedown attempt from Montgomery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andersen with the counter takedown but Montgomery avoids it easily.
Andersen lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andersen's waist but Andersen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Montgomery off to one side.
Andersen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Montgomery bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Montgomery is trying to get an arm triangle but Andersen is defending well.
Andersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montgomery wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Montgomery is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andersen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Andersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maria Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Montgomery has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maria Montgomery!