PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin Munchack has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Munchack
vs
Walters

220 cm
21
273 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Munchack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walt Walters!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters throws a lazy body kick

so Munchack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Munchack wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Munchack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munchack trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.

Walters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Munchack tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.

Walters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Munchack passes into half guard.

Munchack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munchack.

Munchack is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Munchack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Walters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munchack seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Munchack is looking for a kimura but Walters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Munchack to get the leverage.

Munchack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing that Munchack has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Munchack is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munchack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Munchack eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.

Munchack seems to be looking for submissions.
Walters wants to control but Munchack is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Munchack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Munchack seems to be working for a kimura but Walters defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munchack.

Walters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Munchack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Munchack eventually gives up the hold.
Walters is refusing to be controlled, as Munchack sits in half guard.
Walters wants to control but Munchack is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Munchack wants to work for an arm triangle but Walters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Munchack moves into full mount! Walters won't be happy about that!
Munchack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walters regains half guard.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munchack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters controls Munchack momentarily but Munchack frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Munchack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Walters scores with a takedown into Munchack's guard.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munchack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters is looking to advance position but Munchack has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Walters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walters is still trying to improve position.
Walters wants to control but Munchack is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munchack moves to the back position.

Munchack is persistently looking for the submission but Walters is defending it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walters showing good submission defense here.

Munchack is persistently looking for the submission but Walters is defending it well.
Walters looking very determined here, making life difficult for Munchack.

Munchack has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Walters has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Walters is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munchack tightening his grip on Walters, looking for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munchack has the hooks in. Walters is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Munchack looking to break Walters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Walters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Munchack will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Munchack patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Walters has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Walters is in bad spot here.

Munchack is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Munchack has the hooks in. Walters is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munchack is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Walters defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Munchack is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Walters rolls, trying to escape but Munchack keeps control of the position.
Munchack trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Munchack is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Walters has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Munchack has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Walters taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Munchack doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franklin Munchack!