PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Linh Munn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munn comes to the cage accompanied by Rufuz. Linh Munn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Munn
vs
Taylor

163 cm
21
159 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Linh Munn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Munn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Munn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munn wants to sweep but no luck.

Taylor gets to his feet. Munn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
Munn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Munn with that takedown attempt.

Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munn has Taylor pulled in close to control his posture.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Munn keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mason Taylor.
Munn cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt

and Munn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Linh Munn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Taylor.
Munn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Munn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor has Munn pulled in close to control his posture.
Munn won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Munn controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mason Taylor.
Munn slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Munn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Munn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taylor to keep the fight standing.

Munn decides to pull guard.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munn is keeping the position for now.
Munn tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Munn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munn looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munn wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Taylor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Munn rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Munn won't allow it.

Taylor jumps guard and drags Munn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munn wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Munn controlling him for the moment.
Linh Munn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munn trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Munn controlling him for the moment.
Munn trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Linh Munn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Munn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor postures up.
Taylor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munn's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Taylor trying to control but Munn is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mason Taylor wasn't active enough on the ground.

Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Munn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor has Munn pushed against the cage.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Munn is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munn has clasped his hands together around Taylor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Munn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mason Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor has his takedown stuffed

and Munn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Munn postures up.
Munn pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taylor wants to control but Munn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Munn throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Munn is nestled in close to Taylor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Munn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor wants to control the action here but instead Munn manages to pass to full mount!
Munn avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Munn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Munn unloading with bombs!
Taylor is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Taylor tries to hold on but Munn postures up.
Munn controlling his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Munn.
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Munn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Munn lands a big elbow - Taylor is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Taylor is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Linh Munn!
Linh Munn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.