PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Myers
vs
Munoz

184 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Devin Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munoz defends it nicely.

Munoz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Myers is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Munoz connects with a decent elbow.

Munoz tries for a kimura but Myers is defending well.
Munoz wants to stand but Myers is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers is looking to regain half guard here but Munoz keeps moving and retains side control.
Myers is working hard here to advance position.
Myers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Munoz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Myers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Munoz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Munoz's back!
Munoz trying to get back to his feet but Myers is in full control for now.
Myers lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Myers landing with strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Myers. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Munoz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Myers gets his way!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Munoz.
Munoz trying to control the position but Myers manages to sink in the hooks.
Munoz looks winded!
Myers tries to get the hooks in deep but Munoz pushed the leg off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Myers connects with a big shot to the side of Munoz's head.

Myers looking for the choke from the back.

Myers looking for the choke but no joy.
Munoz is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Myers's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Myers is really struggling to control Munoz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Myers scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Myers.
Myers lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Myers lands with a hammerfist to the side of Munoz's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers throwing damaging strikes from the back! Munoz could be in trouble here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Will Myers go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Myers is landing with strikes. Munoz can't take much more of this.
Munoz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Myers.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Myers.

Myers working for the choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Myers. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Myers has his arm under Munoz's chin here. Game over son! Myers squeezes tightly and Munoz is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devin Myers!