PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala (ranked 3628 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Matousek (ranked 24774 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Matousek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Munkhbayasgala
vs
Matousek

175 cm
25
156 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Solid chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Matousek!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munkhbayasgala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matousek.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Matousek misses with a takedown attempt

and Munkhbayasgala counters with a single leg into guard. Matousek didn't expect that.
Munkhbayasgala distracts Matousek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Munkhbayasgala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matousek controls Munkhbayasgala momentarily but Munkhbayasgala frees himself.
Matousek has momentary wrist control but Munkhbayasgala slips an elbow through the middle.
Munkhbayasgala forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing that Munkhbayasgala has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Munkhbayasgala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matousek on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munkhbayasgala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Munkhbayasgala lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matousek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munkhbayasgala is working away from the top position though.
Munkhbayasgala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matousek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munkhbayasgala slips a nice elbow through Matousek's hands, connecting with Matousek's forehead.
Munkhbayasgala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Munkhbayasgala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matousek defending well though.
Munkhbayasgala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matousek defending well though.
Matousek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matousek has hold of Munkhbayasgala's hands but Munkhbayasgala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Munkhbayasgala lands a nice short elbow.
Munkhbayasgala lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Munkhbayasgala lands a nice short elbow.

Matousek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munkhbayasgala looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Munkhbayasgala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matousek is looking to improve his position.
Munkhbayasgala is nestled in close to Matousek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Munkhbayasgala drops an elbow to the side of Matousek's head.
Munkhbayasgala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matousek won't allow Munkhbayasgala to pass to mount.
Matousek is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ground and pound from Munkhbayasgala.
Matousek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munkhbayasgala.
Munkhbayasgala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala thows a huge punch but Matousek dodges it nicely.
Munkhbayasgala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matousek is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Munkhbayasgala.
Matousek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Munkhbayasgala chips away with some ground and pound.
Matousek looking to control.
Munkhbayasgala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matousek's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munkhbayasgala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Matousek is looking for a triangle but Munkhbayasgala pushes his legs off easily.
Munkhbayasgala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munkhbayasgala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Munkhbayasgala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munkhbayasgala throws a big elbow that misses.
Matousek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munkhbayasgala throws a big elbow that misses.
Munkhbayasgala throws a strike but Matousek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Munkhbayasgala working for submissions but it's allowed Matousek to get to half guard.
Munkhbayasgala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Munkhbayasgala tries to get out of the position.

Munkhbayasgala actively working from the bottom here.
Matousek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Matousek gets caught napping as Munkhbayasgala dives in and scores a takedown. Matousek manages to retain guard.
Munkhbayasgala scoring with some ground and pound.
Matousek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munkhbayasgala manages to get himself to full guard.

Munkhbayasgala throws his legs up looking for a submission but Matousek uses it to pass to side control.
Munkhbayasgala throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Matousek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Munkhbayasgala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munkhbayasgala is trying to work for a sweep but Matousek has mounted him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munkhbayasgala sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Munkhbayasgala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Munkhbayasgala actively working from the bottom here.
Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Matousek moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Munkhbayasgala.
Munkhbayasgala is looking to reverse the position.
Munkhbayasgala strikes from the bottom but Matousek takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Munkhbayasgala tries to reverse the position but Matousek maintains control.
Matousek blocks Munkhbayasgala's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Munkhbayasgala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matousek can do to turn this around?
Munkhbayasgala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matousek wants to stand and escape but Munkhbayasgala is having none of it.
Munkhbayasgala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Munkhbayasgala with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Munkhbayasgala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matousek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munkhbayasgala is looking to work some ground and pound but Matousek has wrist control.
Munkhbayasgala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Munkhbayasgala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matousek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Matousek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munkhbayasgala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munkhbayasgala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Munkhbayasgala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matousek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munkhbayasgala is one step ahead there.
Munkhbayasgala lands a couple of elbows.
Matousek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munkhbayasgala postures up and lands a big shot to Matousek's brow.
Munkhbayasgala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munkhbayasgala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Munkhbayasgala throws a big right hand that misses.
Matousek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munkhbayasgala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Munkhbayasgala scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munkhbayasgala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Munkhbayasgala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munkhbayasgala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Munkhbayasgala connects with a couple of short punches.
Munkhbayasgala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munkhbayasgala throws a strike but Matousek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Munkhbayasgala is looking to cinch up a triangle. Matousek throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Munkhbayasgala's body to avoid the submission. Munkhbayasgala has instead reached around Matousek's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Munkhbayasgala arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala!