PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew WK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WK comes to the cage accompanied by I Want Your Face- Andrew WK. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

WK
vs
Muntz

185 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
198 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew WK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Muntz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntz misses with a low kick.
Muntz throws a leg kick but WK sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muntz looks to land a combination but WK avoids it well.
No joy there for Muntz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muntz misses with a hook. WK ducked under it nicely.
WK dodges the punch combination from Muntz.
Muntz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muntz takes a swing at WK's ribcage but misses.
WK throws an overhand right that lands on Muntz's shoulder, as Muntz tries to avoid the shot.
Muntz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muntz slaps away a takedown attempt from WK, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from WK finds it's way through Muntz's defenses.
WK will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muntz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
WK fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muntz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
WK lands a nice looking body shot.
Muntz tries to bum rush WK with a series of wild strikes but WK uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
WK lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muntz looks gassed!
WK slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz throws a combination that misses
and WK counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
WK fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muntz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
WK lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Muntz.
Muntz drops his hands momentarily and WK takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

WK shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muntz's guard.

WK thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Muntz wants to sweep but no luck.
WK lands a couple of digs.
WK trying to control the position from guard on top but Muntz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
WK 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WK looking to control.
WK pulls Muntz in close to prevent any damage.
WK not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
WK tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

WK looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muntz is looking to stand up but WK won't let him.

WK is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
WK has momentary wrist control but Muntz slips an elbow through the middle.
Muntz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

WK working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muntz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muntz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

WK is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Muntz landing some decent shots from guard.
Muntz is in close to WK's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Muntz throwing strikes but missing.
Muntz working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Muntz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muntz with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz pushing down on WK's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Muntz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed WK's head.
Muntz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed WK's head.
Muntz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

WK is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muntz pulls his head out easily.
Muntz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Muntz breaks from WK's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Muntz with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muntz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muntz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Muntz prevents WK from getting the reversal.
Muntz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. WK looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andrew WK will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice uppercut lands for WK. That snapped Muntz's head back.
Muntz slaps away a takedown attempt from WK, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muntz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and WK counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
WK scores with a hook to the body. Muntz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Muntz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

WK shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muntz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
WK works a leg free and moves into half guard.
WK missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

WK is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

WK is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Muntz to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
WK throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.

WK drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muntz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now WK has Muntz in his guard.
WK avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muntz connects with a couple of short punches.

WK is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muntz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of WK's head.

WK has his foot on Muntz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muntz works his way back into a safe position though.

WK is looking for a triangle but Muntz pushes his legs off easily.
Muntz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of WK's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muntz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muntz advances position into side control!
Muntz looks up at the clock and then as WK takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Muntz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Muntz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Muntz scores with a couple of short elbows.
WK is looking for a sweep.
Muntz gets to mount! WK was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
WK tries to reverse the position but Muntz maintains control.
Muntz unloading with bombs!
Muntz working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Muntz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Muntz.
Muntz cracks WK with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Muntz.
WK is desperately trying to improve his position but Muntz has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muntz breaks from WK's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Muntz landing shots from mount.
Muntz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. WK can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
WK is in all sorts of trouble here.
Muntz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
WK tries to lock up and control but Muntz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muntz landing strikes from the mount and WK is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muntz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can WK hang on?
WK is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Muntz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Muntz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Muntz works over WK's head and body with a nice combination.
Muntz throws a low kick, looking for WK's leg but WK calmly moves out of range.
Muntz throws a combination that misses
enabling WK to counter with a crisp jab.
Muntz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling WK to counter with a crisp jab.
WK with a jab.
WK misses with a low kick as Muntz jumps back.

Excellent takedown into side control there by WK.
Muntz is not content to let WK control the position.

WK is trying to get an arm triangle but Muntz is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WK trying to control the position but Muntz is working away.
Muntz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muntz drops an elbow to the side of WK's head.
Muntz throwing shots but WK is blocking nicely.

WK actively working from the bottom here.
Muntz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed WK's head.
Muntz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Muntz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Muntz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Muntz prevents WK from getting the reversal.
Muntz lands a heavy elbow.
Muntz breaks from WK's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Muntz landing strikes, looking to finish!
WK is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Muntz throwing strikes but WK uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz is looking to advance position but WK won't allow it.
WK has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Muntz is working away from the top position though.
WK blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muntz.
Muntz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
WK manages to get to full guard.
WK looking to control.
Muntz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Muntz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz connects with a couple of short punches.
Muntz landing some decent shots from guard.

WK escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muntz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muntz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

WK is looking for a triangle but Muntz pushes his legs off easily.
WK is trying to keep Muntz in close.
Muntz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. WK swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muntz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nelson Muntz.
I think Muntz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nelson Muntz!