PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munson comes into the arena with Til I collapse blaring out of the sound system. McGregor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bloc Party - Flux. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Munson
vs
McGregor

207 cm
25
283 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

199 cm
25
300 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Munson saw that one coming.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor thows a body shot but no joy.

Munson takes the fight into the clinch.
Munson lands a good knee to the midsection. McGregor won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Munson.
McGregor looks gassed!
Munson lands an elbow inside.
Munson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGregor.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Munson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregor's defenses.
Munson lands an elbow inside.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Munson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Munson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Munson lands an uppercut.
Munson lands with a right to the head.
Munson blocks the elbow strike.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Munson.
Munson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Munson.
McGregor working aggressively here.
Munson prevents the takedown attempt.
Roy Munson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie McGregor.
Munson lands with a right to the head.
Munson missing with knees to the body.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
Munson presses McGregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Munson.
Munson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregor's defenses.

It looks like Charlie McGregor has been cut.
Nice elbow from Munson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson lands an elbow inside.
Munson misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Munson.
Munson crunches a lovely knee into McGregor's ribcage.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Munson tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Munson lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Munson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Munson throws an elbow but it misses.
Munson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Munson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Munson misses with a punch to the body.
Munson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Munson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Munson obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Munson.
Munson lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson lands an elbow inside that McGregor shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Munson.
Munson tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.
Munson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Munson lands a knee to the body.
McGregor avoiding damage as Munson throws knees to the body.
A short right from Munson on the inside.
Munson crunches a lovely knee into McGregor's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGregor blocks the elbow strike.
Munson lands a nice elbow.
Munson working McGregor over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Munson.
Munson lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munson.
Munson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Munson.
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Munson misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor avoids the elbow strike from Munson, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Munson.
Munson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Munson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munson pushes off an throws an elbow but McGregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Munson.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not.
Munson pushes off an throws an elbow but McGregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Munson.
A nice left hand lands by Munson.
Munson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Munson.
McGregor working Munson over with knees to the body.
Munson lands an elbow inside that McGregor shrugs off.
Munson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Munson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie McGregor'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.

Munson connects with a high kick.
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munson connects with a high kick.
Munson slips under a jab.

Munson has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGregor avoids a wild elbow strike from Munson.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Munson avoids a wild elbow strike from McGregor.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson tries a knee to the head but McGregor blocks it.
Nice body punch from Munson - that landed with a thud.
Munson tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson scores with a hook to the body.
Roy Munson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Munson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Munson cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson lands a nice knee to the body.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Munson.
McGregor avoids a wild elbow strike from Munson.
Munson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Munson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Munson lands an elbow inside.
Munson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Munson lands a damaging elbow.
Munson pushes off an throws an elbow but McGregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Munson lands an elbow inside.
Munson trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson lands an elbow inside that McGregor shrugs off.
Munson lands a knee to the body.
Munson lands an elbow inside.
Munson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
Munson lands a left hand.
Munson misses with an elbow over the top.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson trying to land knees to the body.
Munson missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Munson.
McGregor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Munson lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McGregor misses.
Roy Munson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Munson has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
Munson lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munson.
Munson trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Munson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Munson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Nice body punch from Munson.
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
Munson lands a nice knee to the body.
McGregor tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Munson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munson crunches a lovely knee into McGregor's ribcage.
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
A short right from Munson on the inside.
Munson lands a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Munson.
Munson lands a shoulder strike.
Munson lands a knee to the body.
Munson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
Munson misses with a body punch.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Munson lands a body shot.
Munson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munson scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Munson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Munson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie McGregor's cut.
That's time! Munson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Munson clinches with his opponent.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Munson.
A short right from McGregor.
McGregor blocks the elbow strike.
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.
Munson scores with a shoulder strike.
Munson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor misses with an elbow strike.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor avoiding damage as Munson throws knees to the body.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from McGregor.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Munson just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGregor's brow.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor is working for takedown but Munson is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.
Munson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Munson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munson lands an elbow just above McGregor 's eye.
McGregor avoiding damage as Munson throws knees to the body.
Munson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Munson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Munson unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munson.
Munson pushes off an throws an elbow but McGregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants a takedown.
Roy Munson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie McGregor.
A short right from Munson on the inside.
Munson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Munson.
Munson lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
Munson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Munson obliges.
Munson misses with a body punch.
Munson throws an elbow that misses.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregor's defenses.
Munson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Munson missing with knees to the body.
A short left from McGregor.
Munson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munson trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munson lands an elbow just above McGregor 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson lands a good knee to the midsection. McGregor won't want to take too many of those.
Munson pushes off an throws an elbow but McGregor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGregor tries to stall but Munson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Munson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Munson is defending well for now.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Munson avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the cage.
Munson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Charlie McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson crunches a lovely knee into McGregor's ribcage.
Munson missing with knees to the body.
McGregor tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Munson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Munson takes a shot to the head.
Roy Munson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
McGregor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor wants a takedown but no success here.
Munson landing knees to the body.
Munson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Munson.
Munson trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Munson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munson misses with a body punch.
Munson misses with the head strike.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregor's defenses.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Munson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Munson!