PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Butrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kogata Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannibal Butrovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kogata Munoz's chin.

Butrovic
vs
Munoz

180 cm
30
168 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

175 cm
30
160 lbs
21 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

****160Q Energy for $150****

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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Butrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kogata Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butrovic goes for a double leg but Munoz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Munoz continues to drive forward.
Munoz managing to block the knees to the body from Butrovic.
Butrovic misses with a body punch.
Butrovic is pressed up against the cage. Munoz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Butrovic down to the mat. Butrovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Munoz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Butrovic's guard.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Butrovic keeps moving.
Butrovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Butrovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Butrovic is looking to take a break and control but Munoz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Munoz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Munoz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butrovic is trying to control the position but Munoz postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic has his hands on Munoz's head, controlling the position.
Munoz stops Butrovic from standing up.
Butrovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munoz's guard.

Butrovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Butrovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butrovic throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic with a nice head shot there.
Butrovic throws a strike but Munoz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Butrovic has his hands on Munoz's head, controlling the position.
Butrovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Butrovic is trying to keep Munoz in close.
Butrovic is really struggling to control Munoz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Munoz is in close to Butrovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz wants to pass the guard but Butrovic is keeping the position.
Butrovic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Munoz throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Butrovic wants to stand up but Munoz is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Butrovic closes the distance and pushes Munoz back into the cage.
Butrovic slows down the pace here.
Butrovic tries to throw a body punch but Munoz avoids it by throwing Butrovic back against the cage.
Butrovic is pressed up against the cage. Munoz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Butrovic down to the mat. Butrovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hannibal Butrovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kogata Munoz.

Munoz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Butrovic's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz passes into side control, despite Butrovic's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Butrovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Munoz takes a little break here. Butrovic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Butrovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butrovic trying to control here.
Butrovic tries to get to full guard but Munoz has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kogata Munoz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Munoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Butrovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Butrovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munoz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Butrovic pulls his leg out and moves away.

Munoz looking to score a takedown here. Butrovic is defending well but Munoz drives through and ends up in Butrovic's guard.
Butrovic wants to sweep here but Munoz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butrovic keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butrovic wants to stand but Munoz is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Munoz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Butrovic is trying is best to control the position here.
Butrovic moves into full guard.
Butrovic wants to stand and escape but Munoz is having none of it.
Butrovic has Munoz pulled in close to control his posture.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Butrovic keeps moving.
Butrovic working a defensive guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Butrovic tries to clinch but Munoz is having none of it.
Butrovic misses with the combination.
Butrovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munoz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Butrovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Hannibal Butrovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kogata Munoz.
Munoz keeps the fight on the outside.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Munoz.
Kogata Munoz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Butrovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butrovic is trying to buck Munoz off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic is looking for a sweep.
Butrovic is working hard here to advance position.
Butrovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Munoz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Munoz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Butrovic is looking for a sweep. Munoz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Butrovic is looking to control Munoz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Butrovic avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Munoz connects with a nice short shot to Butrovic's temple.
Munoz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butrovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz prevents Butrovic from standing back up.
Butrovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munoz is working away from the top position though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Munoz fails to land the takedown.
Butrovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Butrovic wants it to stay on the feet.

Munoz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Butrovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Munoz is thwarting Butrovic's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butrovic is refusing to be controlled, as Munoz sits in half guard.
Munoz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kogata Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Butrovic wants to clinch up but Munoz keeps it at a distance.

Butrovic clinches with his opponent.
Butrovic trying to control the position but instead, Munoz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Butrovic into the cage.
Butrovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butrovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munozs head.

Munoz lands a takedown into guard.
Butrovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Butrovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munoz's guard.

Munoz pulls Butrovic in to control the position.
Munoz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butrovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Butrovic won't allow Munoz to get back to his feet.
Munoz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic stays in close to Munoz's body and controls the position.
Butrovic looking to pass the guard.

Butrovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Munoz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Butrovic, into his guard.

Butrovic trying to keep a closed guard but Munoz is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Butrovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz won't allow Butrovic to sweep him here.
Butrovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munoz trying to control but Butrovic is working from the bottom.
Butrovic wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Munoz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Munoz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz working the head and body with strikes.
Butrovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Butrovic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Munoz's best efforts.
Butrovic is trying to stand up here but Munoz is controlling him well.
Munoz not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butrovic has a hand on Munoz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Munoz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hannibal Butrovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munoz avoids the attempt from Butrovic to control.
Butrovic is looking to improve his position but Munoz isn't that keen on the idea.
Kogata Munoz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic tries to hold on but Munoz pushes him away.
Butrovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Butrovic tries to lock up and control but Munoz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Butrovic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Munoz looking to control but Butrovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Butrovic really wants to buck Munoz off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butrovic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Butrovic is not content to let Munoz control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kogata Munoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Munoz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kogata Munoz!
Our winner, Kogata Munoz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.