PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 4702 p4p, 3984 weight class) and Logan Montgomery (ranked 483 p4p, 441 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Diaz
vs
Montgomery

188 cm
23
185
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
190
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.

Montgomery throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Montgomery is in Diaz's guard.

Montgomery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montgomery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throwing strikes but missing.
Montgomery stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montgomery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Montgomery sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Montgomery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Montgomery dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montgomery on the ground.
Montgomery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montgomery slips nicely into half guard.
Montgomery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Montgomery is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Montgomery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montgomery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montgomery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Montgomery seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Montgomery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery moves nicely into side control.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Montgomery dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Montgomery tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Montgomery ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Montgomery fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Montgomery misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Montgomery.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Montgomery tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Montgomery's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Logan Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Montgomery tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Montgomery.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Montgomery with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Montgomery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montgomery.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Montgomery backing up. Montgomery nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Montgomery into the cage.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Montgomery is rocked!
Montgomery throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Montgomery shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a big right hand! Oh Montgomery is in trouble here! Diaz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
A victorious Nick Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.