PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Linh Munn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Position (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munn comes to the cage accompanied by Motivation. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Munn
vs
Position

163 cm
24
159 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

176 cm
24
167 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Linh Munn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Position!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Position counters with a stiff right hand.
Munn fails with the takedown
and Position makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linh Munn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munn with a lazy takedown attempt

and Position counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Munn!
Munn wants to hold on but Position pushes him away.
Munn gets back to half guard.
Munn is not content to let Position control the position.
Munn is pressing down on Position's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Position stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Position manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Position swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Position keeping moving, preventing Munn from controlling successfully.
Position has control of Munn's left arm, preventing Munn from doing any damage.
Munn stopping the sweep attempt from Position.
Position trying to control the position.
Position keeping moving, preventing Munn from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good shot there by Munn.
Position on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munn. Munn obviously looking to wear him down.

Munn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Position manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Position throws his legs up looking for a submission but Munn uses it to pass to side control.
Position wants to control but Munn postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Position is trying to escape the position but Munn is controlling the position.
Position manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Position gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Position keeping moving, preventing Munn from controlling successfully.
Munn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munn looking to pass the guard.
Munn won't allow Position to sweep him here.
Position looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Position is on top in guard.
Position postures up.
Position wants to control from the top but Munn keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munn tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munn wants to stand up but Position is controlling him.
Position stopping the sweep attempt from Munn.
Position trying to control the position from guard on top but Munn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Position looks to score with a jab to the body but Munn is just out of range.
Linh Munn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Position connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Linh Munn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Munn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Munn clinches.
Position prevents a takedown attempt there.

Munn breaks the clinch.
Munn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linh Munn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munn moves out of range as Position strikes.
Position displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munn.
Munn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Position paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munn misses with a takedown
enabling Position to counter with a crisp jab.
Munn throws a head kick but Position moves out of range.
Munn tries for a takedown but Position circles away easily
enabling Position to counter with a crisp jab.
Position just misses with a punch to the body.
Position leaves Munn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Position counters with a right hand to the body.
Position fails with the takedown.
Position is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Position throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Position circles away.
Munn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Position paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munn with a poor takedown
and Position counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Munn looks to land a combination but Position avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Position throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Munn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Position is in Munn's guard.
Munn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Position passes Munn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Munn wants to improve his position but Position is controlling well.
Position passes the guard and advances to mount!

Position has control of Munn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Munn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Position lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Position can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Munn is looking to escape.
Munn is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Position is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Munn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Munn shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Position showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Munn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Position moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munn throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Munn.
Position misses with a straight left.
Munn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munn misses with a head kick.
Munn lands a jab.

Munn scores with a takedown into Position's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munn looking to sit in guard and control but Position gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Munn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Munn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Position as he jumps to the side.
Position has a takedown stuffed.
Munn misses with a takedown attempt

and Position decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Munn's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linh Munn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Position won't allow Munn to sweep him here.
Munn trying to control the position.
Position trying to control the position from guard on top but Munn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munn wants to stand and escape but Position is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munn trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munn looking for a sweep. Not yet Munn, not yet.

Linh Munn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Munn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot by Munn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Munn or perhaps it was just good defense by Position which made him look bad.
Munn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Munn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Position throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munn throws a lazy uppercut

and Position counters with a takedown into side control.
Position gets to mount! Munn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Munn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Position trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Position prevents Munn from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Position cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Position controlling the pace for now.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Position cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Position is working for a guillotine from mount but Munn frees his head quite easily.
Munn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sub Position.
I think Position 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Position!
Sub Position got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'