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Event:
Pulse 57 - Chonan vs Lee
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Munk looks to land a right hand but Coleman moved out of range.
Coleman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Coleman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coleman connects with a jab.
Munk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Munk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coleman throws a right and a left that Munk avoids nicely.
Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coleman misses with a few strikes there.
Coleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Munk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Munk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Munk sprawls well.
Coleman has his takedown stuffed
and Munk counters with a straight right hand.
CP Munk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Coleman.
Coleman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munk cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.#T1#
Coleman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munk.
Coleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Munk avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Munk shoots in and bounces Coleman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Munk throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munk is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Munk is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Munk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Coleman is working an open guard so Munk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Munk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleman tries to avoid it but Munk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleman to the ground. Coleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Munk fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munk.
Coleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Munk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Munk throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munk defends well and Coleman ends up having to push Munk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Munk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coleman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A solid body kick from Munk.
Coleman lands with a cross. #CL#
Munk moves into the clinch successfully.
Munk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Munk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munk prevents Coleman from breaking the clinch.
Munk stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Munk.
Munk lands an uppercut.
Munk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Munk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coleman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Munk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Coleman up against the cage.
Munk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coleman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Munk tightens his grip and picks Coleman up, before dumping him to the ground. Coleman manages to land in guard.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Munk from controlling successfully.
Munk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munk stands up over Coleman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman keeping moving, preventing Munk from controlling successfully.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munk.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munk postures up in Coleman's guard and throws a big left but Coleman blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CP Munk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munk.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman fails to land the takedown.
Munk tries to counter by clinching up but Coleman breaks away and moves out of range.
Munk slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Munk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coleman swivels and escapes.
Coleman misses with the combination.
Munk is looking to counter the offense by Coleman and move into the clinch.
Coleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coleman shoots in for a double leg but Munk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Munk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
CP Munk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Coleman.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Munk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Munk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Munk drives through and clinches with Coleman against the cage.
Munk is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Munk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Munk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Munk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coleman has had enough of the clinch but Munk keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Munk.
Munk lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman letting Munk take a breather here.
Munk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Munk scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Munk with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Coleman is rocked!
Munk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Munk finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Munk.
Munk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coleman tries to circle away but Munk has him pinned against the cage.
Munk lands with a left to the head.
Coleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Munk misses with a knee to the head.
CP Munk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Munk lands with a light punch inside.
Munk lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Munk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Munk misses with some punches.
#T3#
Munk is working Coleman over against the cage.
Coleman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Munk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munk pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Munk obliges.
Munk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Munk.
Munk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemans head.
Munk throws a big uppercut that drops Coleman! More strikes from Munk and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Coleman lies dazed against the cage as Munk celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CP Munk!
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Event:
Pulse 53 - Rizal vs Ama
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Womack Iii drives through and clinches with Munk against the cage.
Womack Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Munk backwards.
Munk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Womack Iii's elbow.
Womack Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munks head.
A short body shot lands from Womack Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Womack Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Munk.
Womack Iii lands a shot to the body.
Womack Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Womack Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Munk has a couple of punches blocked by Womack Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Womack Iii.
Womack Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munk.
Munk throws a head punch that misses.
Womack Iii works on Munk's body with a couple of short punches.
Munk is breathing heavily.
Womack Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womack Iii pushes Munk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Munk tries to throw a body punch but Womack Iii avoids it by throwing Munk back against the cage.
Munk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Munk misses with a knee to the head.
Womack Iii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Womack Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Munk is rocked!#T1#
Womack Iii unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Munk! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Womack Iii is unloading with more strikes now! Munk drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Womack Iii!
Ken Womack Iii bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pulse 51
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Munk moves into the clinch.
Munk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perry looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Munk.
Munk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Munk to work.
Perry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munk blocks an elbow strike from Perry.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Munk.
Perry blocks the elbow strike.
Perry trying to stall but Munk improves his position.
Munk working aggressively here.
Perry blocking some punches.
#T1#
Munk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Munk prevents Perry from breaking the clinch.
Munk stalling in the clinch but Perry improves position.
Munk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Munk.
Perry has had enough of the clinch but Munk keeps him there for the moment.
Munk pushes Perry back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Perry as Munk tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Perry manages to break the clinch.
Perry throws a series of punches but Munk avoids them all with ease.
Munk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Perry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perry is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Munk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donk. Munk catches Perry right on the button with a cross.
Perry throws a sloppy head kick and Munk moves out of range easily.
Perry connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munk throws a looping overhand right but Perry ducks down to avoid it.
Munk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Perry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice combination there by Perry.
Perry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Munk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munk blocks a head kick by Perry.
#T3#
Munk throws a right and a left that Perry avoids nicely.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munk was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
Perry throws a head kick but Munk moves out of range.
Munk looks to land a left hand but Perry moved out of range nicely.
Perry throws a right and a left that Munk avoids nicely.
Munk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Perry moves out of range of the body kick.
Perry misses with a body punch
and Munk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munk moves away.
Munk blocks a head kick by Perry.
Perry defending well as Munk loads up on a big left hand.
Perry tries to move into range but Munk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Munk walks into a jab.#T4#
Munk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perry's head.
Munk misses with a shot to the body
and Perry counters with a three punch combo that has Munk backing up. Munk nods at Perry to acknowledge the strikes.
Munk checks a low kick from Perry.
Munk is looking for a counter combo.
Perry misses with an uppercut.
Munk is looking to counter the offense by Perry and move into the clinch.
Perry throws a series of punches but Munk moves out of range.
Perry throws a lazy head kick
enabling Munk to counter with a crisp jab.
Perry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perry throws a head kick but Munk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Perry will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Perry throws a series of punches but Munk moves out of range.
Perry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Perry throws a right hand that Munk ducks under and follows up with a left that Munk also avoids with ease.
Perry misses with a body shot
and Munk counters with a straight right hand.
Perry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Munk rather than just go for the knockout.
Perry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Munk catches Perry right on the button with a cross.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Perry coming out on top.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Munk is just out of range.
Perry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perry duly obliges.
Perry avoids the body shot from Munk.
#CL#
Munk moves into the clinch successfully.
Munk throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Munk tries to work over Perry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munk.
A short body shot lands from Munk as the two fighters clinch.
Munk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munk is trying to stall.
Munk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Perry can't find room to land a body shot as Munk controls the action.
Munk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Munk working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Munk obliges.#T2#
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perry can't break the clinch.
Munk can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action.
Munk has Perry pressed against the ropes.
Munk throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Munk.
Munk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munk.
Munk scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Perry is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Munk misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Perry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munk scores with a jab.#T3#
Munk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perry counters with a nice uppercut.
Munk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perry at a distance.
Perry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munk.
Munk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Munk.
Perry is looking to land body kicks.
Perry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Munk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Munk connects with a body shot.
Munk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Munk is just out of range.#T4#
Munk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perry tries to land a front kick but Munk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Munk throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munk blocks a leg kick.
Perry misses with a combination
#CL#
and Munk counters by clinching up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perry has had enough of the clinch but Munk keeps him there for the moment.
Perry dodges an elbow strike from Munk.
Perry blocking some punches.
Munk pushes off an throws an elbow but Perry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CP Munk dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Perry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munk.
Munk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scott Perry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perry jabs at Munk's body.#CL#
Munk pushes Perry up against the ropes in a clinch.
Munk misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Munk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees to the body from Munk.
Nice body punch from Munk - that landed with a thud.
Munk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Munk is keeping busy.
CP Munk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Munk fails to land.
Munk tries a body shot but Perry blocks it.
Munk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perry avoids it.
Munk struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
#T1#
Munk is pushing Perry up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Munk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Perry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perry is looking to land body kicks.
Perry misses with a combination
letting Munk counter with a right hand.
Munk blocks a head kick by Perry.
Munk avoids the body shot from Perry.
It looked like Munk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perry.
Perry throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perry.
Munk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Perry. Munk shrugs it off though. #CL#
Perry tries to keep at a distance but Munk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perry swings wildly with an uppercut but Munk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry can't find room to land a body shot as Munk controls the action.
#BC2#
Perry manages to break the clinch.
Munk checks a low kick from Perry.
As Perry looks to move away, Munk throws a big counter combo but Perry just gets out of the way.
Perry throws a sloppy head kick and Munk moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Perry misses.
Perry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munk's calf.
Perry throws a combination that misses
and Munk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munk.
Perry unleashes a big counter combination but Munk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Munk lands a glancing blow to the side of Perry's head.
Munk clobbers Perry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perry throws a leg kick
and Munk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perry throws a sloppy head kick and Munk moves out of range easily.
Munk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Munk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Munk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Munk tries to close the distance and clinch but Perry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munk circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Munk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perry misses with a few strikes there.
Perry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Munk.
Perry unleashes a big counter combination but Munk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Munk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perry doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Munk doesn't manage to clinch there - Perry circles away.
Perry tries a head kick but it misses.
Munk throwing a counter right hand but Perry manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munk scores with a nice right hand.
Munk throws a body kick that misses.
Perry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munk missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perry misses with a low kick as Munk jumps back.
Perry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to CP Munk.
I think Munk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CP Munk!
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Event:
Pulse 45
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Munk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Munk jabs Prasert right on the nose. Prasert blinks but takes it well.
Prasert should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Munk lands with an uppercut that bounces Prasert off the ropes and back into range.
Munk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prasert manages to avoid it.
Munk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Munk takes the fight into the clinch.
Munk struggles to land a body shot inside as Prasert controls his hands.
Munk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Prasert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Prasert is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Munk is defending well.
Prasert is trying to pull guard but Munk has him pressed against the ropes.
Prasert blocks a body shot from Munk.
Prasert is trying to pull guard but Munk turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
CP Munk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulap Prasert.
Munk stalling in the clinch but Prasert improves position. #T1#
Munk slowing the pace effectively.
Prasert lands an elbow just above Munk 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Prasert has eaten all the pies!
Munk lands a nice knee to the body.
Munk lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munk.
Munk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Prasert's defenses.
Prasert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Munk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Munk.
Prasert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Munk.
Munk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Munk tries to stall but Prasert uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Munk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prasert's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prasert blocks an elbow strike from Munk.
Munk lands an elbow just above Prasert 's eye. #T2#
Prasert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Munk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Prasert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Munk.
Prasert is trying to pull guard but Munk turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Munk throws a head punch that misses.
Prasert tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prasert tries to circle away but Munk has him pinned against the ropes.
Prasert tries to land knees in the clinch but Munk avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Munk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munk works on Prasert's body with a couple of short punches.
Munk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Munk connects with a knee to the head.
Munk lands a nice elbow.
Prasert is trying to pull guard but Munk has him pressed against the ropes.
Prasert looks winded!
Munk lands a left hand.
Munk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prasert backwards.
Good body shot from Munk.
#T3#
Prasert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munk has him pressed against the ropes.
Munk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Munk stalling in the clinch but Prasert improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Munk as Prasert tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Prasert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Munk working Prasert over with knees to the body.
Munk blocks a body shot from Prasert.
Munk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Munk leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Prasert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Munk blocks it with crossed arms.
Prasert is trying to break the clinch but Munk is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munk.
Munk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Prasert tries for a takedown but Munk manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
Munk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Prasert takes a knee right on the jaw!
Munk lands a shoulder strike.
Prasert trying to land knees to the body.
Prasert trying to land knees to the body.
Munk gets through Prasert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munk digs a right hand underneath Prasert's ribcage. Prasert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Munk.
Munk tries to stall but Prasert uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prasert looking to stall.
Prasert avoiding damage as Munk throws knees to the body.
Munk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prasert backwards.
Prasert lands a nice shot to the body.
Munk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Munk lands a nice uppercut.
Prasert tries to break free but Munk pushes him back against the ropes.
Prasert goes for a takedown attempt but Munk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CP Munk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Munk dips to his left and cracks Prasert with an uppercut!
Prasert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prasert can do to turn this around?
Munk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Munk blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munk doesn't manage to clinch there - Prasert circles away.
Jab by Munk.#CL#
Munk drives through and clinches with Prasert against the ropes.
#T1#
Munk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Prasert creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prasert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munk smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Munk.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munk.
Prasert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Munk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prasert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Prasert on the side of the head.#T2#
Munk scores with a nice strike.
Prasert throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Prasert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prasert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Munk just misses with a punch to the body.
CP Munk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munk moves in looking to clinch but Prasert pushes him off.
Prasert throws a hook but Munk blocks it.
Munk wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
Munk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Munk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Munk cracks Prasert with a nice body shot.
Munk lands a left hand.
Munk tries a body shot but Prasert blocks it.
Munk lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Prasert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munk scores with a body shot.
Munk doesn't manage to clinch there - Prasert circles away.
#T4#
Munk tries to close the distance and clinch but Prasert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Prasert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prasert looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
CP Munk is winning the standup battle so far.
Prasert throws a body kick that misses
and Munk counters with a stiff right hand.
Munk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Munk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munk moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPrasert.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prasert throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Munk moves into range and clinches up with Prasert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CP Munk dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Prasert misses
and Munk counters with a body kick that stops Prasert in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Munk darts in and clinches Prasert up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Munk.
Munk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Munk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Munk on the inside.
Prasert is trying to break the clinch but Munk has him pressed against the ropes.
CP Munk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Munk scores with a shoulder strike.
Prasert blocking some punches.
Munk lands with a right to the head.
Munk lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Munk.
Munk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Munk on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Munk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munk.#T1#
Munk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Munk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prasert.
Knees in the clinch landing for Prasert.
Munk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Munk landing knees to the body.
Prasert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Munk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Munk prevents Prasert from breaking the clinch.
Munk lands with a light punch inside.
Munk lands an elbow inside that Prasert shrugs off.
Munk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Prasert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munk smiles and moves away.
Kulap Prasert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prasert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Prasert throws a sloppy head kick
and Munk counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Munk blocks a head kick by Prasert.
As Prasert tries to get set, Munk tries to push him back and clinch up but Prasert manages to avoid the attempt.
Munk cracks Prasert with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Prasert throws a sloppy head kick and Munk moves out of range easily. #CL#
Munk gets a clinch.
Munk lands a nice uppercut.
Munk lands with a light punch inside.
Prasert is looking to break free of the clinch but Munk has double underhooks. #T3#
Munk managing to block the knees to the body from Prasert.
Munk lands with a light punch inside.
Prasert can't find room to land a body shot as Munk controls the action.
Munk lands a nice shot to the body.
Munk works on Prasert's body with a couple of short punches.
Prasert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prasert tries to break free but Munk pushes him back against the ropes.
Prasert tries a knee to the head but Munk blocks it.
Prasert tries to land a knee to the head but Munk blocks with his arms.
Munk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Munk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prasert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Munk is defending well for now.
Munk lands an uppercut.
Prasert looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
CP Munk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Munk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munk scores with a shot to the side of Prasert's head.
Prasert tries to pull guard but Munk holds him up against the ropes and eventually Prasert drops back down to his feet.
Prasert working hard to break the clinch.
Munk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prasert tries to break free but Munk pushes him back against the ropes.
Munk stops a takedown attempt from Prasert.
CP Munk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulap Prasert.
Munk prevents Prasert from breaking the clinch.
Kulap Prasert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prasert looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Prasert pushes off an throws an elbow but Munk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
CP Munk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CP Munk!
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Event:
Pulse 42
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Munk rushes Paschal and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Paschal wants to take the fight to the mat but Munk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Munk lands a right hand.
Munk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munk is trying to maintain a safe position but Paschal gets an underhook and turns Munk into the ropes.
Paschal has Munk pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Munk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paschal looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlin Paschal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munk can't find room to land a body shot as Paschal controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paschal as Munk tries to tie him up.
Munk keeps control of Paschal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munk connects with a knee to the head.
Paschal blocks a body shot from Munk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Munk to keep the fight standing.
Paschal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Munk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1##TD#
Paschal has clasped his hands together around Munk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Munk explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Munk has closed the distance and engaged Paschal in a clinch.
Paschal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munk is leaning against Paschal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Munk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paschal or not.
Munk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paschal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Munk can turn it around.
Paschal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munk gets through Paschal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paschal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Munk to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Paschal on the inside.
Paschal can't get the takedown.
Munk tries a body shot but Paschal blocks it.
Paschal looking to slow down the pace here.
Munk misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Paschal throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Paschal jumps into guard, dragging Munk to the mat.
Munk wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving.
Munk is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.#SUB#
Paschal has his foot on Munk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munk works his way back into a safe position though.
Paschal trying to keep a closed guard but Munk is proving a slippery customer.
Munk won't allow Paschal to sweep him here. #SUB#
Paschal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munk defends it easily.
Munk trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Munk throwing strikes from guard but Paschal blocks nicely. #SUB#
Munk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paschal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munk has managed to get both his arms back between Paschal's legs - danger averted.
Munk trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Paschal is looking for a triangle but Munk pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Paschal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Munk trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paschal is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Paschal is looking to cinch up a triangle. Munk throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Paschal's body to avoid the submission. Paschal has instead reached around Munk's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Paschal arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marlin Paschal!
Marlin Paschal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Pulse 38
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Munk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Parker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Parker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parker showed some decent athleticism there.
Parker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parker trying to control from Munk's half guard. Munk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Munk trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munk is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Munk wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving. #T1#
Parker is pulling down on Munk's head to control his posture.
Munk throws a big elbow that misses.
Parker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Munk controls the pace.
Munk postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Munk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Munk throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Parker wants to stand but Munk is controlling the position.
Munk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Munk trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Munk ducks down to avoid it.
As Parker tries to get set, Munk tries to push him back and clinch up but Parker manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Parker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Munk was covering up waiting for the punch and Parker finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Parker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Munk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Munk has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Munk postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it. #T3#
Munk controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Munk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Parker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munk's guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Munk working a defensive guard here.
Munk wants to hit a switch here but Parker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Munk there!
Parker punching from mount but Munk doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Parker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Parker instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Munk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Parker if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Parker has closed the distance and engaged Munk in a clinch.
Parker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker trying to stall but Munk improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munk throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Munk leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Parker is trying to trip Munk. He has hold of a leg but Munk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Parker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Munk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munk throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Munk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Parker off and has taken his back!
Parker trying to control the hands but Munk breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Munk's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2#
Munk keeps control of the position as Parker tries to break free.
Munk is riding his opponent, not letting Parker buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Parker wants to escape the position.
Munk misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Munk controlling the position well here. Parker rolled but Munk kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Munk not allowing Parker to control his hands.
Munk wants to control but Parker is keeping busy.
Munk throwing strikes and Parker squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Poor strikes thrown by Munk there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Munk trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parker gets back to half guard.
Munk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Munk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Munk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parker is looking to get back to full guard here but Munk has managed to pass to side control instead.
Parker is looking to regain half guard here but Munk keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that CP Munk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Munk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Munk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munk fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munk throws a head punch that misses.
Munk missing with knees to the body.
Munk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Munk tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munk trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Munk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker is trying to maintain a safe position but Munk gets an underhook and turns Parker into the ropes.
Parker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Munk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Munk tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Munk has Parker pressed against the ropes, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Munk landing knees to the body.
Munk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Parker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Munk sees coming a mile off.
Munk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A leg kick checked by Munk.#T2#
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Munk counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Munk.
Parker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Munk working aggressively here.
Parker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parker as Munk tries to tie him up.
Munk fails to pull guard.
Munk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parker.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Munk.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Munk fails to land.
Munk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Munk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Munk misses with an elbow strike.
Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Munk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker jumps guard but Munk stands there with Parker around his waist. Parker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
CP Munk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Parker.
Munk throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
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.
Munk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker tries to circle away but Munk has him pinned against the ropes.
Munk gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Munk is defending well.
Munk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parker.
Parker prevents a body shot from Munk.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Munk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munk working aggressively here.
#TD#
Munk pulls Parker into guard.
Munk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
CP Munk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Munk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CP Munk!
David Parker was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a Hard fought fight between me and my opponent, I wish him the best in his future fights and i can promise my next fight will be better than this one'.
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Event:
Pulse 30
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Saskatchewan just misses with a punch to the body.
Saskatchewan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been informed that Munk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Munk tries to clinch but Saskatchewan moves out of range.
Munk wants to clinch.
Munk lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munk throws a head kick that misses.
Munk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Saskatchewan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saskatchewan is in close to Munk's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Munk is trying to keep Saskatchewan in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Saskatchewan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saskatchewan forces his way into half guard.
Munk trying to control here.
Saskatchewan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saskatchewan lands strikes from half guard.
Saskatchewan trying to control from half guard but Munk is working away.
Saskatchewan working over Munk with some ground and pound. Munk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Munk is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Saskatchewan seems content to control.
We've been hearing that Saskatchewan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Munk is staying active underneath Saskatchewan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saskatchewan trying to control the pace.
Saskatchewan working over Munk with some ground and pound. Munk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saskatchewan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saskatchewan is nestled in close to Munk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saskatchewan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saskatchewan winds up and cracks Munk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Munk tries to roll over but Saskatchewan keeps him under control.
Saskatchewan slips a nice elbow through Munk's hands, connecting with Munk's forehead.#T3#
Saskatchewan is keen to just control but Munk is a slippery customer.
Saskatchewan wants to advance to full mount but Munk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Munk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saskatchewan is one step ahead there.
Saskatchewan trying to control but Munk is working from the bottom.
Saskatchewan cracks Munk with a solid left hand.
Saskatchewan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saskatchewan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Munk is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saskatchewan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Munk's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Saskatchewan!
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Event:
Pulse 27
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Risky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Munk looks for the body kick but Risky saw that one coming.
Risky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munk slips a jab from Risky.
Munk defending well as Risky loads up on a big left hand.
Munk thumps Risky with a low kick.
Munk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Munk tries to close the distance and clinch but Risky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Risky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Risky throws out a loose jab but Munk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munk tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risky looks to land a right hand but Munk moved out of range.
Munk's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Munk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Munk fails to land the takedown.
Risky lands with a hook. Munk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Risky. Those never looked like landing.
Munk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Risky misses with a straight right.
Munk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Munk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munk tries to close the distance and clinch but Risky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
CJ Risky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Risky lands with an uppercut that bounces Munk off the ropes and back into range.
Risky looks to land a right hand but Munk moved out of range.
Risky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Munk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Risky throws out a loose jab but Munk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munk wants to counter with a clinch but Risky pushes him away.
Risky misses with a looping left.
Risky looks to land a combination. Munk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Risky counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Risky as he connects with a hook.
Munk throws a head kick that Risky semi-blocks.
Munk is looking to land body kicks.
Risky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Risky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Risky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Risky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Munk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Risky throws out the jab.
Munk throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Munk misses
letting Risky counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Munk is rocked!
Risky lands a nice hook to Munk's body. Munk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Munk is still on wobbly legs! Can Risky finish him?
Munk looks winded!
Risky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Munk seems to have recovered his senses.
CJ Risky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munk looks up at the clock. Bad move! Risky lands a right hand from hell, dropping Munk. Risky pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Risky!
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Event:
Pulse 22
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heras crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Munk - the referee stops the clock and Heras gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Munk. Heras manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Munk shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Heras darts in and clinches Munk up against the ropes.
Heras effectively controlling the action here.
Heras is trying to break the clinch but Munk has him pressed against the ropes.
Munk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heras trying to land knees to the body.
Munk is trying to pull guard but Heras has him pressed against the ropes.
Munk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Heras breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heras scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Munk has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Tokyo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Heras.
Heras goes for a double leg but Munk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Munk continues to drive forward.
Munk scores with a kick to the body.
Munk stuns Heras with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Munk. Heras does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heras follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Heras looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Munk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heras defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CP Munk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Heras forces Munk back against the ropes and clinches.
Heras tries to circle away but Munk has him pinned against the ropes.
Heras tries to circle away but Munk has him pinned against the ropes.
Munk landing knees to the body.
Munk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heras just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Munk misses with the head strike.
Munk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heras blocks it with crossed arms.
Heras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Heras manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Heras tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heras somewhat.
Munk feints a jab promting Heras to slip. Munk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heras slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Heras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munk.
Heras slips a jab and a cross from Munk.
Munk scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Munk takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heras tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Munk avoids it.
Munk misses with a punch to the body.
Munk throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Munk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heras is defending well for now.
Munk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Munk lands a nice uppercut.
Heras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Munk lands with a light punch inside.
Munk landing knees to the body.
Munk tries to land knees in the clinch but Heras avoids the damage to the body.
Munk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heras is keeping busy.
Heras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Heras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heras misses the body punch
and Munk counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Heras closes the distance and pushes Munk back into the ropes.#T4#
Heras misses with a knee strike.
Munk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munk has a couple of punches blocked by Heras.
Munk is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Heras tries to land a knee to the head but Munk blocks with his arms.
Munk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munk is working for takedown but Heras is calmly controlling the position for now.
Munk pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC2#
Heras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Heras does no damage.
Heras throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Munk to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CP Munk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Heras shoots in looking for a takedown but Munk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Munk misses. #CL#
Munk closes the distance and pushes Heras back into the ropes.
Munk tries to land knees in the clinch but Heras avoids the damage to the body.
Munk pushes Heras back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Munk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munk keeps control of Heras as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munk wants to take the fight to the mat but Heras manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Heras blocks a body shot from Munk.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Munk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heras wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munk has him pressed against the ropes.
Munk can't find room to land a body shot as Heras controls the action.
Heras wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munk lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Munk fails to pull guard.
Munk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heras avoids it.
Heras has had enough of the clinch but Munk keeps him there for the moment.
Munk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Munk - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Munk.
Heras working hard to break the clinch.
CP Munk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Munk tries a body shot but Heras blocks it.
Munk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heras's face.
Munk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heras is defending well for now.
Heras wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munk has him pressed against the ropes.
Munk lands a good knee to the midsection. Heras won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Heras can't break the clinch.
Munk lands with a light punch inside.
Munk is pushing Heras up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Munk is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CP Munk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heras wants to get back to striking at distance but Munk won't allow it.
Heras has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Munk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Heras can turn it around.
Heras is trying to push Munk away but Munk has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Munk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Munk is trying to stall.
Munk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heras's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Lance Heras has been cut.#T3#
Munk is trying to stall.
Heras blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Munk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heras is trying to force a seperation but Munk has the dominant position.
Munk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Heras gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Heras managing to block the knees to the body from Munk.
Heras tries to break the clinch but Munk is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Munk throws an elbow but misses.
Munk stalling.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munk misses with the head strike.
Heras is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Heras is trying to break the clinch but Munk has him pressed against the ropes.
Heras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Munk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heras on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heras wants to get back to striking at distance but Munk won't allow it.
Munk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heras's efforts to push away.
Munk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herass head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CP Munk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Heras's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Heras clinches.
Munk dodges an elbow strike from Heras.
Munk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heras's elbow.
Munk misses with a punch on the inside.
Heras tries to stall but Munk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heras lands a left hand.
Heras is trying to break the clinch but Munk is controlling him.
Heras managing to block the knees to the body from Munk.
Munk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heras is defending well.
Munk misses with a body punch.
Heras takes an elbow to the temple.
Heras wants to break free but Munk has control.
Heras wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munk has him pressed against the ropes.#T1#
Heras tries to break free but Munk pushes him back against the ropes.
Heras tries a body shot but Munk blocks it.
Munk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heras can do to turn this around?
Heras is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Munk.
Munk pushes Heras back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munk tries a body shot but Heras blocks it.
Heras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heras is looking to break free of the clinch but Munk has double underhooks.
Munk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Munk wants to stall.
Munk missing with knees to the body.
Munk effectively controlling the action here.#T2##BC2#
Heras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Heras with that takedown attempt.
Heras takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Heras rushes Munk and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Heras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Munk scores with a shoulder strike.
Heras wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munk has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Heras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Munk pushes Heras up against the ropes in a clinch.#T3#
Munk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heras avoiding damage as Munk throws knees to the body.
Munk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Heras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munk as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Heras looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Munk!
Heras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Heras off and has taken his back!
Munk throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Munk 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.
Munk misses with punches from the back.
CP Munk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Munk slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heras manages to reverse the position and now he's in Munk's guard. Nice work there by Heras.
Heras won't allow Munk to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Heras is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Munk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Munk has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lance Heras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Munk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
CP Munk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CP Munk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Osborn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munk tries to counter with a clinch but Osborn shakes him off and moves away.
Osborn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Munk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Munk closes the distance and pushes Osborn back into the cage.
Munk scores with a hook to the body.
Munk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osborn backwards.
Osborn is trying to pull guard but Munk has him pressed against the cage.
Munk landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Osborn has been cut.
Osborn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Osborn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munk walks away with a smile on his face. Osborn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munk circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Osborn drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Munk follows Osborn to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CP Munk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Munk throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Munk darts in and clinches Vigfusson up against the cage.
Munk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Munk scores with a knee to the head.
Munk landing knees to the body.
Munk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Munk prevents Vigfusson from breaking the clinch.
Munk has Vigfusson pressed against the cage, preventing Vigfusson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Munk wants a takedown but no success here.
Vigfusson is trying to force a seperation but Munk has the dominant position.
Munk pushes Vigfusson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vigfusson working hard to break the clinch.
Vigfusson can't break the clinch.
Vigfusson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munk has Vigfusson pressed against the cage, preventing Vigfusson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Munk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vigfusson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vigfusson looks winded!
Vigfusson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Munk lands an elbow that stopped Vigfusson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Arnmund Vigfusson has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Vigfusson is rocked!
Munk scores with a shot to the side of Vigfusson's head.
Vigfusson is still on wobbly legs! Can Munk finish him?
Vigfusson takes an elbow to the temple.
Munk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vigfusson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Munk is unloading with more strikes now! Vigfusson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CP Munk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Munk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Romero!
Romero is looking for a sweep.
Munk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Romero is trying to buck Munk off.
Munk misses with the ground and pound.
Romero is not content to let Munk control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Munk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Romero is trying to work for a sweep but Munk has mounted him!
Munk thowing shots but they're missing.
Munk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Munk controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munk throws some wild stikes that Romero manages to avoid easily.
Munk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Munk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero is trying desperately to improve position.
Munk controlling his opponent. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Munk there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Romero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Munk.
Romero is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Romero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Munk.
Munk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Munk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Romero because Munk loaded up on that one.
Munk throws some wild stikes that Romero manages to avoid easily.
Munk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Munk thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Romero wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Munk.
Munk controlling the position easily from mount.
Romero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romero wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Munk.
Munk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Munk content just to control the position here.
Munk throws a sloppy strike and Romero uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Romero has ended up in Munk's guard.
Munk has Romero pulled in close to control his posture.
Munk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munk is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CP Munk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Munk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Munk swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Munk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munk stuffs the takedown attempt from Romero. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
Munk tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
CP Munk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. Munk tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Munk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Munk rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
Munk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Romero can't fight it off and eventually Munk manages to take the fight to the floor. Romero looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Munk throwing strikes but missing.
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Munk throws a strike but Romero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Romero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Munk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Romero stands and steps away. Munk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Romero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Munk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Romero will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Munk clinches with his opponent.
Munk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munk lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Romero breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Munk moves into the clinch.
Munk lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Romero tries to circle away but Munk has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Munk with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Terrell Romero has been cut.
Munk is struggling to control the position.
Munk tries a knee to the head but Romero blocks it.
Munk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munk jerks Romero's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Romero drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Munk goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Munk because Romero was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). CP Munk!
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