PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Kloss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montoya comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. Carlito Montoya could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nolan Kloss's chin.

Montoya
vs
Kloss

185 cm
25
212 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
205 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlito Montoya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nolan Kloss!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya throws a lazy right hand but Kloss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kloss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montoya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kloss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kloss.
Kloss throws a right hand that misses
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Kloss shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kloss misses with a head shot. Montoya uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kloss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kloss wants to control from the top but Montoya keeps moving.
Kloss throws a strike but Montoya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss has Montoya pulled in close to control his posture.

Nolan Kloss has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Montoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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.
Kloss lands with a nice body punch.
Kloss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montoya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carlito Montoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kloss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kloss.
Montoya avoids a kick to the body.

Kloss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montoya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kloss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montoya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Kloss from controlling successfully.

Montoya pushes Kloss off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloss scores with a jab. Montoya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kloss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kloss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montoya counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Nolan Kloss has been cut.
Montoya scores with a leg kick.
Kloss throws a lazy uppercut
and Montoya counters with an outside leg kick.
Montoya stuffs the takedown.
Kloss misses with a double jab
and Montoya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kloss throws a sloppy body shot
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kloss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montoya sprawls well. Montoya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kloss gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montoya counters with an inside leg kick.
Kloss defending well as Montoya loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya cracks the inside of Kloss's front leg.
Kloss tries to clinch but Montoya is having none of it.
Kloss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlito Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Kloss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kloss misses with the combination.
Montoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kloss. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kloss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montoya.
Kloss misses with a takedown attempt
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Kloss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlito Montoya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nolan Kloss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kloss with a poor takedown
and Montoya counters with a thumping low kick.
Kloss throws a combination. Montoya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kloss tries to clinch but Montoya moves out of range.
Kloss scores with a push kick.
Nolan Kloss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kloss throws a shot from downtown. Montoya moves away and avoids it.
Kloss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kloss on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Montoya gets caught flat footed, as Kloss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kloss won't allow Montoya to get back to his feet.
Kloss trying to move into half guard but instead Montoya has managed to sweep!
Montoya is looking to stand up but Kloss won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montoya decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kloss looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya is just out of range.
Montoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kloss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kloss throws a series of punches but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss shoots and misses
and Montoya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Montoya misses with a few strikes there.
Montoya swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Kloss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montoya won't be happy with that.
Montoya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kloss.
Montoya wants to get back to his feet.
Kloss throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kloss scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Montoya to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kloss working the strikes but Montoya uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kloss connects with a nice short shot to Montoya's temple.
Kloss with the ground and pound but Montoya uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kloss trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Kloss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kloss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kloss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Kloss throws and elbow that misses. Montoya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kloss's guard. Nice move by Montoya!

Kloss pushes Montoya off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Kloss gets a takedown into half guard.
Kloss working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Kloss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nolan Kloss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kloss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nolan Kloss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kloss in side control, throwing shots but Montoya defends.
Kloss in side control, throwing shots but Montoya defends.
Montoya is letting Kloss control him for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Kloss.
Montoya taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kloss throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Montoya works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Kloss wants to work for an arm triangle but Montoya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kloss is looking for a kimura here.
Montoya pushes Kloss off looking to stand but Kloss dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kloss throws a strike but Montoya avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kloss with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kloss scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kloss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kloss throws a strike but Montoya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kloss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kloss has control of Montoya's left arm, preventing Montoya from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montoya decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kloss, up you get!
Kloss has his takedown stuffed
and Kloss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kloss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kloss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montoya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kloss shoots for a takedown but Montoya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range.
Kloss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montoya sprawls well. Montoya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kloss gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlito Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Kloss.
Kloss has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kloss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kloss throws a lazy uppercut
and Montoya counters with a left to the body.
Kloss fails with a takedown attempt.
Kloss looks for a takedown but Montoya sprawls well.
Montoya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kloss is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlito Montoya clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nolan Kloss's cut.
That's time! Montoya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kloss misses with a combination
and Montoya counters with a series of strikes. Kloss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kloss throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Kloss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kloss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kloss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kloss shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kloss working Montoya over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kloss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kloss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kloss not doing much here.
Kloss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kloss is stalling here. Montoya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kloss seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Montoya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kloss is looking for a sweep.

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.
Kloss can't do much from the bottom here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nolan Kloss.
Kloss looks to land a combination but Montoya avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya blocks a head kick by Kloss.
Kloss checks a low kick from Montoya.
Kloss throws a combination that misses
and Montoya counters with a leg kick.
Kloss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montoya misses with a straight right.
Montoya wants to slow Kloss down by chopping away at his legs.
Kloss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kloss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montoya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kloss somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss shoots in for a takedown but Montoya shows good takedown defense.
Carlito Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Kloss.
Kloss misses with a few strikes there.
Kloss slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
Kloss slips a jab from Montoya.
Kloss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Montoya pinned against the cage. Montoya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nolan Kloss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kloss misses with a hook to the body
and Montoya counters with a good low kick that Kloss was not able to check.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montoya lands a really nice looking cross but Kloss seems unphased.
Kloss feints a jab promting Montoya to slip. Kloss then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Montoya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kloss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Montoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlito Montoya had his way with Nolan Kloss in that round.
The cut man is working on Nolan Kloss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Montoya throws a chopping leg kick but Kloss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kloss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kloss misses with a takedown attempt
and Montoya counters with a good low kick that Kloss was not able to check.

Kloss gets a takedown into half guard.

Kloss is looking for a kimura but Montoya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kloss to get the leverage.
Kloss is stalling here. Montoya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kloss seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Montoya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kloss tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Montoya presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss is trying desperately to improve position.
Kloss is just holding on here. Montoya manages to take his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Montoya doesn't have the hooks in and Kloss manages to turn into his guard.
Kloss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Montoya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montoya is keeping the position for now.
Kloss trying to control but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Kloss controlling from the top position.
Nolan Kloss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kloss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Montoya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Montoya has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kloss controls Montoya momentarily but Montoya frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nolan Kloss.
I think Montoya 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlito Montoya!
Carlito Montoya retains his light heavyweight title!