PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cordero Montgomery (ranked 5974 p4p, 3467 weight class) and Perry Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 126 weight class). Cordero Montgomery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Montgomery
vs
Diaz

204 cm
26
265
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
24
285
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cordero Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Perry Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Montgomery tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Montgomery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Diaz has eaten all the pies!

Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Montgomery keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Montgomery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montgomery tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montgomery wants to control but Diaz passes into side.
Montgomery struggling a bit here.
Montgomery is working to avoid the ground and pound but Diaz connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Montgomery is keeping him busy.
Montgomery is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montgomery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz in side control, throwing shots but Montgomery defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
Diaz is trying to ground and pound but Montgomery uses the momentary lack of control by Diaz to regain half guard.
Montgomery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is nestled in close to Montgomery, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Diaz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Montgomery is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Perry Diaz!
After winning the bout, Perry Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.