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SyFi 117 PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Munday swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheyenne. Munday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Munday moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Munday defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cheyenne. Cheyenne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Donk. Munday catches Cheyenne right on the button with a cross. Munday circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheyenne is looking to clinch but Munday is avoiding it.
Munday swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheyenne. Nice uppercut there from Munday. Cheyenne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munday sprawls well. Munday wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cheyenne gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cheyenne on the wrong end of a nice jab. Donk. Munday catches Cheyenne right on the button with a cross. Chief Cheyenne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Donk. Munday catches Cheyenne right on the button with a cross. Cheyenne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Munday circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Chief Cheyenne has been cut. Cheyenne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheyenne is looking to clinch. It seemed like Munday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Munday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cheyenne. Cheyenne circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cheyenne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nice body punch from Munday - that landed with a thud.
Cheyenne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Cheyenne. That's going to take a lot out of him. Munday misses with a hook from the clinch. Munday misses with a short punch on the inside. Munday has a couple of punches blocked by Cheyenne.
Cheyenne is trying to pull guard but Munday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Cheyenne blocking some punches.
Cheyenne is trying to pull guard but Munday has him pressed against the cage. Cheyenne jumps guard but Munday turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Munday lands with a right to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cheyenne jumps guard but Munday stands there with Cheyenne around his waist. Cheyenne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheyenne.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munday. Munday has a couple of punches blocked by Cheyenne.
Cheyenne is trying to pull guard but Munday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Munday has a couple of punches blocked by Cheyenne.
Cheyenne fails to pull guard.
Munday lands on the inside with an uppercut. A body shot lands from Munday.
Cheyenne is trying to pull guard but Munday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Munday lands with a short shot to the head. Munday has a couple of punches blocked by Cheyenne.
Munday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cheyenne is trying to pull guard but Munday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Munday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheyenne backwards. Munday lands with a left to the head. A short right from Munday. A nice left hand lands by Munday.
Munday lands a nice uppercut. Munday gets through Cheyenne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Munday throws a head punch that misses. Cheyenne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Munday scores with a nice hook to the head. Cheyenne blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Munday pushes Cheyenne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Munday. Cheyenne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munday walks away with a smile on his face. Cheyenne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Munday has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Munday scores with a jab to the head.
Cheyenne fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Munday gets tackled into the cage by Cheyenne. Cheyenne maintains the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Munday. Munday scores with a shot to the side of Cheyenne's head. Cheyenne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Munday just stands there and leans against the cage. Munday misses with some punches.
Munday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheyennes head. Munday misses with the head strike.
Munday lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cheyenne tries to pull guard but Munday forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Munday lands a hook to the side of the head. Cheyenne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Munday just stands there and leans against the cage. Munday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Munday misses with a short punch on the inside. Munday misses with a hook from the clinch. Cheyenne blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Munday gets through Cheyenne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Munday lands a left hand.
A short left from Munday. Cheyenne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munday lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheyenne. Munday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Munday fails to land. Cheyenne tries to pull guard but Munday holds him up against the cage and eventually Cheyenne drops back down to his feet.
Cheyenne jumps guard but Munday stands there with Cheyenne around his waist. Cheyenne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Munday swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheyenne uses good head movement to avoid it. Munday misses with a punch on the inside.
Munday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Cheyenne fails to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Munday scores with a nice hook to the head. Munday throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheyenne. A nice right hand lands inside from Munday. A nice left hand lands by Munday.
Cheyenne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munday smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Munday dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chief Cheyenne's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munday lands with an uppercut that bounces Cheyenne off the cage and back into range. Munday stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cheyenne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nice uppercut there from Munday.
Cheyenne is rocked! Cheyenne slips under a jab from Munday. Munday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheyenne tries for a takedown but Munday circles away easily and Munday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheyenne thinking. Munday swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheyenne. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cheyenne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Munday has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Munday moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cheyenne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Munday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munday! But no joy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cheyenne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cheyenne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cheyenne fails in his attempt to clinch. Munday looks like he wants to counter punch here. Munday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheyenne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munday swats him away and circles back towards the center. Munday lands a jab to the head.
Cheyenne tries to clinch up but Munday circles away and keeps his distance. Cheyenne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munday lands a head shot. Cheyenne tries to clinch there but Munday circles away.
Cheyenne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Munday connects with a jab. Oh Cheyenne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Munday circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Munday to counter with a crisp jab. Cheyenne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cheyenne seems to have got his legs back now. Cheyenne shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Cheyenne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cheyenne is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cheyenne is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cheyenne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cheyenne rushes Munday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cheyenne is trying to pull guard but Munday has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munday. Munday lands an uppercut. Munday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munday lands with a short shot to the head. Cheyenne jumps guard but Munday turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Cheyenne jumps guard and drags Munday to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Munday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Munday trying to control but Cheyenne is working from the bottom. Munday sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cheyenne's guard. Munday is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cheyenne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Munday. Munday is keen to just control but Cheyenne is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cheyenne looking for submissions off his back. Munday trying to mount his opponent but Cheyenne defends it. Munday is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cheyenne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munday pulls his head out easily. Munday trying to control from half guard but Cheyenne is working away. Munday works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Cheyenne working to try and regain half guard.
Munday sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Munday pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cheyenne can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Munday trying to control but he's not successful this time. Munday is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cheyenne is surviving well by controlling Munday's body position as best he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Munday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Chief Cheyenne's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cheyenne tries to clinch there but Munday circles away.
Munday scores with a jab to the head.
Munday feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheyennes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Cheyenne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munday scores with a nice right hand.
Cheyenne is looking to clinch but Munday is avoiding it.
Munday 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.
Cheyenne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Cheyenne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Munday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Munday swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheyenne. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munday! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cheyenne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munday paws at him with a jab and circles away. Munday lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Munday scores with a punch to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cheyenne is looking to clinch. Munday throws out a counter right but Cheyenne avoids it with no problem. Mickey Munday seems to be getting the better of the standup. Munday circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheyenne moves forwards but Munday connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cheyenne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munday defends well and Cheyenne ends up having to push Munday into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Cheyenne tries to clinch but Munday moves out of range. Cheyenne has a takedown stuffed. A little jabbing left from Munday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Munday cracks Cheyenne with a right hand to the side of the head. Munday moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cheyenne moves in looking to clinch but Munday pushes him off. Cheyenne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Decent striking displayed by Munday there. Munday steps in with a hook that catches Cheyenne right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Munday follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cheyenne looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Munday! A relieved looking Mickey Munday thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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