PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lacy Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karpo Munakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munakas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Elvis Presley - I Can't Help Falling In Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lacy Fry has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fry
vs
Munakas

206 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 5 - 1

177 cm
22
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lacy Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karpo Munakas!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munakas shoots in and drives through. Fry sprawls well.
Fry throwing a counter right hand but Munakas manages to avoid it.

Munakas has Fry up against the cage in a clinch.

Munakas breaks from the clinch.
Munakas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fry as he jumps to the side.
Fry stuffs the takedown attempt from Munakas. Munakas gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacy Fry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karpo Munakas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Munakas gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fry struggling a bit here.
Munakas tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fry wants to get back to his feet.

Munakas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Munakas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Munakas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fry wants to control but Munakas postures up.
Fry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Munakas connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Munakas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Munakas with a poor takedown
and Fry counters with a one-two to the body.
Fry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munakas.
Munakas looks winded!

Munakas gets a takedown into half guard.

Fry pushes Munakas off and gets back to his feet.
Munakas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fry avoids it really well and circles away.
Fry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munakas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fry counters with a series of strikes. Munakas will be more careful next time no doubt.

Fry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fry with a flurry of punches that miss.

Munakas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fry uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fry throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Munakas tries to escape but Fry is in control.
Munakas is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fry working away.
Fry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fry misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lacy Fry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munakas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Munakas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fry manages to pass to side control.
Fry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munakas can do to turn this around?

Fry slips a nice elbow through Munakas's hands, connecting with Munakas's forehead.
Munakas controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munakas wants to control but Fry is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry throwing shots but Munakas is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munakas wants to get back to his feet.
Munakas is positioning himself well to prevent Fry advancing to mount.
Fry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Munakas's head.
Munakas tries to get to full guard but Fry has control of the leg.
Fry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Munakas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fry is working away from the top position though.
Munakas is concentrating on defense, preventing Fry from advancing position.
Lacy Fry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Munakas gets full guard.
Fry lands a couple of digs.
Fry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munakas tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munakas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munakas somewhat.
Munakas is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Munakas counters by clinching up.
Munakas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fry letting Munakas take a breather here.
Munakas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fry is defending well for now.

Munakas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Munakas wants to take a breather but Fry is having none of it.
Fry looks like he's trying to stand up.

Fry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munakas pulls his head out easily.
Fry is trying to maintain the position but Munakas is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munakas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fry is trying to stand.

Fry actively working from the bottom here.
Munakas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fry is refusing to be controlled, as Munakas sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Munakas there.
Fry 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.
Munakas is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munakas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Munakas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karpo Munakas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fry darts in looking for a takedown but Munakas gets double underhooks and turns Fry into the cage.

Munakas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Munakas is working Fry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fry is looking to stand up but Munakas isn't so interested in that idea.

Fry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fry trying to keep a closed guard but Munakas is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munakas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fry is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munakas is in close to Fry's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munakas pushes down on Fry's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Munakas is thwarting Fry's attempts to control the position.
Munakas trying to control the pace.

Fry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munakas pulls his head out easily.
Munakas is nestled in close to Fry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Munakas controlling the action here.
Munakas wants to stand up but Fry is controlling the position.
Fry pushes Munakas off looking to stand but Munakas dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fry flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Munakas is trying to control the action in half guard but Fry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Munakas is taking a breather. Fry 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Munakas is nestled in close to Fry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Munakas is trying to control. Fry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Munakas.
Fry wants to control but Munakas is keeping busy.
Munakas wants to take a breather but Fry is having none of it.
Munakas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fry controls his leg.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fry shoots and misses

and Munakas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fry's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munakas forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Munakas.
Fry pushes Munakas off looking to stand but Munakas dives back in and keeps control.
Munakas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Munakas wants to stand up but Fry has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Munakas seems content to control.

Fry actively working from the bottom here.
Munakas is thwarting Fry's attempts to control the position.
Fry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munakas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munakas prevents Fry from improving his position.

Munakas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fry sees it coming and defends easily.

Munakas is working for a submission of some sort.
Fry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munakas is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fry is trying to stand back up but Munakas is controlling him
Munakas is controlling the pace.
Munakas is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karpo Munakas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munakas 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karpo Munakas!
In his post fight interview, Karpo Munakas gave a big smile as he said 'I feel kind of bad for beating this cutie pie. He has such a beautiful face and kissable lips and I busted him up. I hope we can kiss and make up and make out. '.