PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Mungo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mungo
vs
LaVey

174 cm
31
160 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

178 cm
29
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Mungo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton LaVey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaVey looks for a takedown but Mungo sprawls well.
LaVey tries to move into range but Mungo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mungo misses with a right hand

and LaVey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mungo's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
LaVey postures up.

LaVey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LaVey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaVey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mungo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

LaVey drops back looking for a leg! Mungo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mungo manages to kick LaVey off! LaVey jumps back into Mungo's guard.
Mungo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mungo tries to get out of the position.
Mungo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LaVey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaVey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mungo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mungo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

LaVey drops back looking for a leg! Mungo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mungo manages to kick LaVey off! LaVey jumps back into Mungo's guard.
LaVey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LaVey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LaVey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LaVey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaVey working some strikes from top position.

LaVey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LaVey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

LaVey drops back looking for a leg! Mungo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mungo manages to kick LaVey off! LaVey jumps back into Mungo's guard.
LaVey wants to control from the top but Mungo keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mungo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

LaVey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LaVey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mungo controls LaVey momentarily but LaVey frees himself.
LaVey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mungo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LaVey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LaVey stays in close to Mungo's body and controls the position.
LaVey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LaVey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LaVey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LaVey postures up in Mungo's guard and throws a big left but Mungo blocks it.
Mungo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LaVey on the ground.
LaVey landing with the ground and pound.

LaVey drops back looking for a leg! Mungo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mungo manages to kick LaVey off! LaVey jumps back into Mungo's guard.

LaVey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaVey lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton LaVey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mungo swats away the attempt to clinch by LaVey.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaVey is defended easily by Mungo.
Mungo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mungo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LaVey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LaVey lands a body shot.
Mungo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mungo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mungo fails to land with a series of punches.
Mungo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaVey manages to avoid it.
A jab from LaVey misses.
The fighters circling - Mungo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LaVey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mungo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mungo throws a series of punches but LaVey avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Mungo scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Anton LaVey has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mungo keeps the fight on the outside.
Mungo throws a right hand that LaVey ducks under and follows up with a left that LaVey also avoids with ease.
LaVey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

LaVey forces Mungo back against the cage and clinches.
LaVey wants to get back to striking at distance but Mungo won't allow it.
LaVey tries to circle away but Mungo has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Mungo on the inside.
LaVey can't break the clinch.
LaVey is looking to break free of the clinch but Mungo has double underhooks.
Mungo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mungo misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaVey tries to break the clinch but Mungo is controlling the position.
LaVey wants to get back to striking at distance but Mungo won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mungo misses with some punches.
Mungo trying to stall but LaVey improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on LaVey's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Mungo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mungo misses with a looping right.
LaVey throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mungo misses with a wild body shot.
Mungo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greg Mungo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mungo looks to land a left hand but LaVey moved out of range nicely.
Mungo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaVey.
Greg Mungo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton LaVey.
LaVey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mungo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

LaVey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
LaVey is working Mungo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaVey lands a couple of digs.
LaVey landing with the ground and pound.
Mungo trying to control the position.
LaVey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anton LaVey has got the better of the ground game so far.
LaVey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mungo controls LaVey momentarily but LaVey frees himself.
LaVey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

LaVey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVey wants to control from the top but Mungo keeps moving.
LaVey throws an elbow that misses. Mungo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaVey's guard. Nice move by Mungo!
LaVey is pulling down on Mungo's head. It's preventing any offense from Mungo, at least for the moment.
LaVey keeping moving, preventing Mungo from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaVey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

LaVey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton LaVey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton LaVey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Mungo as LaVey shoots in.
Mungo ducks right into an uppercut from LaVey.
Mungo misses with a wild combination.
Mungo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaVey on the side of the head.
No joy there for Mungo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaVey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mungo is fending him off so far but LaVey persists. Nope, Mungo circles away and we're back to standing.
LaVey tries for a takedown but Mungo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Greg Mungo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton LaVey.
Mungo connects with a crisp jab.
Mungo misses with a right hand
and LaVey counters with a left to the body.
Mungo lands the left hand.
LaVey lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
LaVey blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by LaVey or perhaps it was just good defense by Mungo which made him look bad.
LaVey throws a body punch but Mungo moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mungo looks to land a right hand but LaVey moved out of range.
Mungo misses with a two punch combination.
LaVey missing with a left hand there. Mungo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaVey tries to close the distance and clinch but Mungo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greg Mungo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mungo looks to throw the jab but LaVey is out of range.
LaVey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mungo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mungo. LaVey does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaVey is looking to clinch but Mungo is avoiding it.

LaVey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mungo did well to prevent LaVey getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaVey is keen to just control but Mungo is a slippery customer.
LaVey wants to pass the guard but Mungo is defending well.

LaVey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaVey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mungo!
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!
LaVey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mungo hang on?
LaVey wants to control the pace but Mungo is squirming around nicely.
LaVey landing strikes from the mount and Mungo is in trouble!

LaVey looking for a guillotine from mount but Mungo is having none of it.
LaVey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey with shots to the head and body - Mungo looks very uncomfortable down there.

LaVey is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mungo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mungo shrugs it off.
LaVey wants to control the pace but Mungo is squirming around nicely.
LaVey breaks from Mungo's wrist control and lands an elbow.

LaVey wants to finish this one by submission but Mungo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from LaVey.
Mungo taking shots to the head.
LaVey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
LaVey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mungo hang on?
LaVey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
LaVey tries to control but Mungo wriggling away.
Greg Mungo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaVey scores with a couple of good head shots there.

LaVey working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mungo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips LaVey off and cradles Mungo's limp body as LaVey celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Anton LaVey!