PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Munez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolly Parton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parton has chosen 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Munez
vs
Parton

186 cm
22
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santiago Munez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dolly Parton!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parton scores a takedown into full mount!
Parton controlling his opponent.
Munez is trying to escape the mount.
Munez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parton content just to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Munez tries to hold on but Parton postures up.
Parton content just to control the position here.
Munez is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Munez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Munez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Munez is working to get back to half guard.
Parton unloading with bombs!
Munez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Munez wants to control but Parton is having none of it.
Parton controlling the position easily from mount.
Munez working to try and regain half guard.
Parton content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dolly Parton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munez throws a good cross that connects.
Munez connects with a single shot there.
Parton fails with a takedown attempt.
Parton looks gassed!
Munez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Munez misses with a few strikes there.
Munez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Munez duly obliges.

Parton is rocked!
Munez jabs Parton right on the nose. Parton blinks but takes it well.
Parton is still on wobbly legs! Can Munez finish him?
Munez lands with a right hand.

Parton gets the takedown into side control.
Parton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Parton seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Parton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Munez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parton wants to stand up but Munez is controlling the position.
Still in half guard, Parton seems content to control.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dolly Parton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parton shoots for a takedown but Munez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santiago Munez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolly Parton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parton.
Munez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munez as he jumps to the side.
Parton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parton looks for a takedown but Munez sprawls well.
Munez misses with a series of wild punches.
Parton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parton shoots in for a double leg but Munez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Parton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munez tries to bum rush Parton with a series of wild strikes but Parton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Parton feints and as Munez raises his hands in defense, Parton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Parton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Munez gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolly Parton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Parton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Munez scores with a punch to the head.
Parton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munez swivels and escapes.
Munez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab from Munez.

Munez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Munez trying to control but Parton is working from the bottom.
Parton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Munez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Munez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Munez tries to free his leg and advance position but Parton is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munez stops Parton from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Parton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Munez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Munez wants to get back to full guard.
Munez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munez.

Munez looking for a guillotine here but Parton defends easily.
Parton passes Munez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Munez tries to get to full guard but Parton has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Parton pulls his head out easily.
Parton is looking to advance position but Munez won't allow it.
Munez wants to improve his position but Parton is controlling well.
Parton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Munez actively working from the bottom here.

Parton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice shot by Munez.
Parton has his takedown stuffed
and Munez counters with a stiff right hand.

Parton gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Parton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Munez to stand up.
Good exchange - Munez coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Munez.
Good exchange - Munez coming out on top.
Munez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parton on the side of the head.
Munez looks for a takedown but Parton sprawls well.
Munez lands with a cross.
Munez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Munez throws a jab when Parton was well out of range.
Munez scores with a hook.
Munez lands a two punch combo.
Munez lands the left hand.
Munez shoots in looking for a takedown. Parton tries to sprawl out of it but Munez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Munez misses with a takedown attempt

and Parton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Munez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Munez has his foot on Parton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parton works his way back into a safe position though.
Parton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Munez is looking for a triangle but Parton pushes his legs off easily.

Munez has his foot on Parton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parton works his way back into a safe position though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Munez is looking for a triangle but Parton pushes his legs off easily.
Parton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Munez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munez has a closed guard, preventing Parton from standing up.
Parton postures up.
Parton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Munez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dolly Parton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Parton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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 Santiago Munez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Parton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Munez is being controlled here.
Munez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Munez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Munez wants to sweep but no luck.
Parton sitting in guard here, content to control.

Munez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Parton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parton wants to stand but Munez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Munez has his foot on Parton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parton works his way back into a safe position though.
Parton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parton looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parton pushing down on Munez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Parton wants to stand up but Munez is controlling the position.
Parton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Munez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Munez is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Parton pulls his head out easily.
Parton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Munez looking for submissions off his back.
Parton is looking to take a break and control but Munez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parton prevents Munez from improving his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Munez throws a series of punches but Parton moves out of range.
Parton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Munez misses.

That's two 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.
Parton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munez swivels and escapes.
Parton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Parton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Munez!
Parton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Munez is looking to improve his position but Parton isn't that keen on the idea.
Parton looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munez is desperately trying to improve his position but Parton has a good base and remains in mount.
Parton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dolly Parton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Parton counters with a single leg into guard. Munez didn't expect that.

Munez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Munez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Parton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Munez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Parton's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Parton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Parton controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Parton tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Parton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Munez doesn't have the hooks in and Parton manages to turn into his guard.
Munez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parton controls the pace.

Munez looking for a guillotine here but Parton defends easily.
Parton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Munez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parton trying to control but Munez is working from the bottom.

Munez is looking for a triangle but Parton pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parton trying to control the position from guard on top but Munez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dolly Parton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolly Parton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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