PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yli Paino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Paino
vs
Munster

210 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good in bed

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yli Paino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Munster!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paino scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Munster tries to improve position but can't.
Paino scores with punches from side control.
Paino fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Munster dodges the ground and pound from Paino.
Munster tries to bench press Paino off him but Paino keeps the position.
Paino is looking to take a break and control but Munster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munster is looking to regain half guard here but Paino keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paino wants to control but Munster is keeping him busy.
Munster is looking for a sweep.
Munster gets back to half guard.

Munster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munster tries for a takedown but Paino circles away easily

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paino thows a big elbow that misses.
Munster tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paino is looking to work some ground and pound but Munster has wrist control.
Paino wants to control from the top but Munster keeps moving.
Paino is stalling in the full guard.

Munster looking for a guillotine here but Paino defends easily.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Munster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Munster looking for a guillotine here but Paino defends easily.
Munster looks gassed!
Munster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paino's guard.
Munster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Munster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paino!
Paino controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster tries to bench press Paino off him but Paino keeps the position.
Munster gets back to half guard.
Paino is trying to control. Munster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Paino.
Paino content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Munster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Munster throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster trying to keep a closed guard but Paino is proving a slippery customer.
Paino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munster on the ground.

Munster looking for a guillotine here but Paino defends easily.
Munster keeping moving, preventing Paino from controlling successfully.

Munster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paino stays in close to Munster's body and controls the position.
Paino tries to free his leg and advance position but Munster is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yli Paino dominated that round.
That's time! Paino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Paino fails with the takedown

so Munster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munster wants to pass the guard but Paino is keeping the position.
Munster trying to control the position from guard on top but Paino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munster stops Paino from standing up.
Paino trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paino keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Paino closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Munster is looking to reverse the position.

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.
Paino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munster keeps working.
Paino working the ground and pound.
Paino lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Munster down.
Paino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munster keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Munster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Munster manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Munster tries to pass to full mount but Paino defends it.
Paino is staying active underneath Munster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munster seems to be looking for submissions.

Munster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Munster is breathing heavily.
Paino wants to get back to his feet.
Paino regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Munster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paino being controlled here, momentarily.

Munster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Paino scores with a takedown into Munster's guard.
Paino tries to free his leg and advance position but Munster is retaining full guard.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Yli Paino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Munster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paino keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Paino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paino tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster throws a strike but Paino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Munster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paino looking to pass the guard.
Paino is working hard here to advance position.
Munster working a defensive guard here.
Munster trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paino wants to control from the top but Munster keeps moving.

Munster is looking for a triangle but Paino pushes his legs off easily.
Munster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Munster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paino is aware though and is defending well.
Paino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paino slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paino trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paino defends well.
Jeff Munster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paino stays in close to Munster's body and controls the position.
Yli Paino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Munster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paino manages to get himself to full guard.
Munster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munster wants to control from the top but Paino keeps moving.
Munster looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Paino wants to stand but Munster is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munster throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Munster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paino 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yli Paino!