PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mortimer Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Munson
vs
Djurdjevic

180 cm
29
208 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

194 cm
39
216 lbs
27 - 19 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mortimer Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Adis Djurdjevic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson throws a leg kick but Djurdjevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Djurdjevic unleashes a big counter combination but Munson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Munson blocks a head kick by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Djurdjevic slips a jab from Munson.
Munson ducks under a wild hook from Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munson, right into the meat.
Djurdjevic throws a shot from downtown. Munson moves away and avoids it.
Munson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Munson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Djurdjevic trying to control but Munson postures up.
Munson wants to free his trapped foot but Djurdjevic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Djurdjevic punching from the bottom.
Djurdjevic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Djurdjevic is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson working the head and body with strikes.
Munson is stalling here. Djurdjevic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Munson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Djurdjevic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Djurdjevic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Djurdjevic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Djurdjevic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Munson is trying to control Djurdjevic's posture but Djurdjevic avoids it.
Munson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munson is looking to regain half guard here but Djurdjevic keeps moving and retains side control.
Munson is trying to control Djurdjevic's posture but Djurdjevic avoids it.
Munson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Djurdjevic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic is taking a breather. Munson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Munson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Djurdjevic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Djurdjevic throwing shots but Munson is blocking nicely.
Munson wants to control but Djurdjevic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Djurdjevic thows a huge punch but Munson dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson tries to roll over but Djurdjevic keeps him under control.
Djurdjevic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Djurdjevic connects with a nice short shot to Munson's temple.
Munson tries to get to full guard but Djurdjevic has control of the leg.
Munson keeping control of the position.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Djurdjevic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Munson manages to get to full guard.
Djurdjevic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Munson controlling Djurdjevic's posture.
Munson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Djurdjevic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Djurdjevic throwing strikes from guard but Munson blocks nicely.
Djurdjevic throws an elbow that misses. Munson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Djurdjevic's guard. Nice move by Munson!

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Djurdjevic keeping moving, preventing Munson from controlling successfully.
Djurdjevic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adis Djurdjevic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Munson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Djurdjevic trying to control but Munson postures up.
We've been hearing that Munson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Munson trying to control the action but Djurdjevic is working from the bottom.
Djurdjevic trying to hold on to Munson's head to control him but Munson postures up.
Munson working Djurdjevic over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Djurdjevic is trying to control but can't.
Munson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Djurdjevic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Djurdjevic is looking for a sweep. Munson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Djurdjevic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic missing with punches from the bottom.
Djurdjevic is looking to improve his position.
Munson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Djurdjevic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Munson looking to finish Djurdjevic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Djurdjevic!
Djurdjevic swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Djurdjevic is squirming around, avoiding Munson's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Djurdjevic is working to get back to half guard.
Djurdjevic wants to control but Munson is having none of it.
Munson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Djurdjevic can do to turn this around?
Munson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Munson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Djurdjevic looks a forlorn figure.
Djurdjevic is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Munson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Djurdjevic can't escape the position.

Munson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Djurdjevic is on top in guard.
Munson working a defensive guard here.
Munson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Djurdjevic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Djurdjevic throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Djurdjevic trying to control but Munson is working from the bottom.
Munson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Djurdjevic lands a couple of elbows.
Mortimer Munson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Djurdjevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Djurdjevic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Djurdjevic is chipping away with strikes.
Munson is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mortimer Munson dominated that second round.
That's time! Munson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A jab from Djurdjevic misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Munson, as that shot connected.
Djurdjevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Djurdjevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Munson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Munson misses with a leg kick
and Djurdjevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munson scores with a shot to the body.
Munson moves out of range as Djurdjevic strikes.
Munson throwing a counter right hand but Djurdjevic manages to avoid it.
Munson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Djurdjevic's waist but Djurdjevic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munson off to one side.
Djurdjevic throws a right and a left that Munson avoids nicely.
Munson's corner calls for a 1-2. Munson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Djurdjevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Djurdjevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson cracks the inside of Djurdjevic's front leg.
Djurdjevic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Munson on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Munson.
It looked like Munson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Djurdjevic.
Munson darts in looking for a takedown but Djurdjevic gets double underhooks and turns Munson into the cage.
Adis Djurdjevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munson throws a chopping leg kick but Djurdjevic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munson staying out of range there.
Djurdjevic misses with a head kick.
Munson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Munson.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy.
Djurdjevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munson.
Djurdjevic connects with a crisp jab.
Djurdjevic scores with a punch to the head.
Munson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Djurdjevic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munson throws the left hand but Djurdjevic avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Djurdjevic. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Djurdjevic misses.
Djurdjevic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Munson backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Djurdjevic.
Munson scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munson.
Munson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDjurdjevic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mortimer Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Munson with that takedown attempt.
Djurdjevic is looking for the big counter here.
Nice shot by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Djurdjevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Djurdjevic does no damage.

Munson gets a takedown into half guard.
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. Munson connects with a nice short shot to Djurdjevic's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson wants to take a breather but Djurdjevic is having none of it.
Munson is nestled in close to Djurdjevic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Djurdjevic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Djurdjevic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Munson landing some decent shots from guard.
Munson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Djurdjevic is keeping the position for now.
Djurdjevic controls Munson momentarily but Munson frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Djurdjevic can't keep his opponent in guard - Munson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Munson is keen to just control but Djurdjevic is a slippery customer.
Munson working Djurdjevic over with strikes.

Djurdjevic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Djurdjevic is staying active underneath Munson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Munson.
Djurdjevic trying to control but Munson postures up.
Munson prevents Djurdjevic from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adis Djurdjevic.
I think Djurdjevic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adis Djurdjevic!
Adis Djurdjevic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.