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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laipui Liana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz comes to the cage accompanied by Champions. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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197 lbs
5 - 13 - 0 |
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190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Good takedowns
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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
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marc Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laipui Liana!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Munoz pinned against the cage. Munoz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liana darts in looking for a takedown but Munoz gets double underhooks and turns Liana into the cage.
Munoz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Liana has his foot on Munoz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munoz works his way back into a safe position though.
Liana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Liana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Liana is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liana looking for a guillotine here but Munoz defends easily.
Liana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Liana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munoz defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Liana keeps moving.
Munoz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Liana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Liana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Liana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munoz defends it easily.
Liana looks winded!
Munoz trying to control but Liana is working from the bottom.
Liana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munoz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munoz trying to control but Liana is working from the bottom.
Munoz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Liana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.
Liana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz is looking to stand up but Liana won't let him.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Liana keeps moving.
Munoz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Liana keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Marc Munoz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Munoz stuffs the takedown attempt from Liana. Liana gets slowly back to his feet.
Marc Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laipui Liana.
Munoz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Liana keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
Munoz stays in close to Liana's body and controls the position.
Liana keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Munoz landing with the ground and pound.
Munoz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marc Munoz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Liana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Munoz counters with a right hand to the body.
Munoz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Munoz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liana uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munoz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liana is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Munoz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Munoz has escaped and now he's on top!
Munoz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Liana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laipui Liana will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Liana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Munoz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Liana's guard now.
Liana wants to sweep but no luck.
Laipui Liana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Liana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munoz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Munoz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Liana is proving hard to escape from.
Munoz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Liana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Liana is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munoz stays in close to Liana's body and controls the position.
Liana keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
Liana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munoz gets to his feet - Liana follows without any prompting.
Munoz looking to score a takedown here. Liana is defending well but Munoz drives through and ends up in Liana's guard.
Liana keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
Liana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munoz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liana is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
Liana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munoz defends well.
Munoz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Liana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munoz defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liana keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
Munoz stands up over Liana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munoz trying to control but Liana is working from the bottom.
Munoz is working Liana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Liana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munoz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Munoz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Munoz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Liana is refusing to be controlled, as Munoz sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz wants to free his trapped foot but Liana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Liana looking for submissions off his back.
Munoz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liana is not content to let Munoz control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Munoz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Liana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Munoz counters with a big head kick but Liana shrugs it off.
Liana shoots in for a takedown but Munoz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marc Munoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liana shoots and misses
and Munoz counters with a right hand to the body.
Marc Munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laipui Liana.
Munoz moves into the clinch.
Munoz pulls Liana into guard.
Munoz is controlling Liana's posture.
Liana is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Munoz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Munoz has escaped and now he's on top!
Munoz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liana fails with the takedown
and Munoz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munoz rushes Liana and presses him up against the cage.
Liana wants a takedown.
Munoz scores a nice knee to the body.
Munoz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Munoz stalling in the clinch.
Munoz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Munoz counters with a single leg into guard. Liana didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munoz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Munoz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Munoz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Liana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liana wants to get back to his feet but Munoz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Munoz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Munoz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Liana, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz pushes Liana up against the cage in a clinch.
Munoz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munoz gets a double leg takedown into Liana's guard.
Munoz 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.
Munoz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munoz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Liana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Munoz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munoz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munoz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Liana keeps moving.
Munoz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Munoz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Munoz is controlling him.
Liana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munoz defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Munoz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munoz 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Munoz!
An out of breath Marc Munoz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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