Munch vs Baskov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stand King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Beast had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Beast
vs
King

168 cm
20
136 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
136 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stand King!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from King as Beast shoots in.

King shoots in and gets a takedown into Beast's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

King stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Beast has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! King manages to get his head free but now Beast has transitioned to an armbar! King grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Beast! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Beast!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Smokey McPot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romero Cavalcante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McPot might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to D.T.A.P. - Nephew. 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.

McPot
vs
Cavalcante

165 cm
28
144 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

177 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Smokey McPot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Romero Cavalcante!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McPot pushes Cavalcante up against the cage in a clinch.

Cavalcante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McPot pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cavalcante shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cavalcante showed some decent athleticism there.
Cavalcante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Cavalcante seems to be looking for submissions.
Cavalcante trying to control the action but McPot is working from the bottom.

Cavalcante is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cavalcante missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante stops McPot from getting back to his feet.

McPot kicks Cavalcante off and gets back to his feet.
McPot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cavalcante.
McPot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cavalcante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavalcante shoots in for a double leg but McPot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from McPot. No joy for Cavalcante on that attempt.
Smokey McPot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romero Cavalcante.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McPot misses with a punch to the body.

McPot breaks the clinch.
Cavalcante circles away from the clinch attempt.
McPot lands a really nice looking cross but Cavalcante seems unphased.
Cavalcante throws a series of punches but McPot avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cavalcante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavalcante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. McPot catches Cavalcante right on the button with a cross.

Cavalcante is rocked!

Cavalcante clinches up with McPot and pushes him back against the cage.
Cavalcante is still on wobbly legs! Can McPot finish him?
McPot just leaning against Cavalcante, taking a breather.

McPot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. McPot engages and cracks Cavalcante with a massive lead left hook - Cavalcante tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! McPot is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Smokey McPot!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jemelianko
vs
Sutherland

185 cm
28
221 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

189 cm
30
219 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemelianko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sutherland fails to land with a series of punches.
Jemelianko checks a leg kick.

Jemelianko tries to keep at a distance but Sutherland has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jemelianko wants the takedown. Sutherland is fighting it off but Jemelianko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sutherland's guard against the cage.
Sutherland looking for a sweep. Not yet Sutherland, not yet.
Jemelianko tries to free his leg and advance position but Sutherland is retaining full guard.

Jemelianko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jemelianko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Jemelianko drops back looking for a leg! Sutherland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sutherland manages to kick Jemelianko off! Jemelianko jumps back into Sutherland's guard.
Jemelianko preventing the sweep.
Sutherland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemelianko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutherland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sutherland is on top in guard.

Jemelianko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sutherland is aware though and is defending well.

Jemelianko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sutherland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jemelianko's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jemelianko looking for a guillotine here but Sutherland defends easily.

Jemelianko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sutherland defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland trying to control but Jemelianko is working from the bottom.
Sutherland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jemelianko kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jemelianko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sutherland.
Sutherland with a nice head shot there.

Jemelianko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sutherland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Jemelianko looking for a guillotine here but Sutherland defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sutherland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Jemelianko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sutherland has passed into half guard!
Sutherland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sutherland content to control rather than advance.
Sutherland prevents Jemelianko from improving his position.
Jemelianko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sutherland lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sutherland lands a couple of elbows.

Jemelianko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sutherland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!

Jemelianko has his foot on Sutherland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sutherland works his way back into a safe position though.
Sutherland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sutherland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jemelianko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sutherland connects with a couple of short punches.
Sutherland is working Jemelianko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Jemelianko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jemelianko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jemelianko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sutherland is aware though and is defending well.
Sutherland forces his way into half guard.
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 Fiodor Jemelianko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice body kick from Sutherland.
Nice takedown defense from Sutherland. No joy for Jemelianko on that attempt.
Jemelianko checks the leg kick.
Sutherland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutherland lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sutherland.
Sutherland slaps away a takedown attempt from Jemelianko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sutherland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jemelianko on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland misses with a low kick as Jemelianko jumps back.
Sutherland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul Sutherland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sutherland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jemelianko.
Sutherland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jemelianko is out of range.
Jemelianko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiodor Jemelianko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutherland leaves Jemelianko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jemelianko walks into a straight right hand from Sutherland.
Sutherland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Sutherland misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Jemelianko blocks the leg kick.
Jemelianko fails with a takedown attempt.
Sutherland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paul Sutherland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sutherland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sutherland scores with a nice strike.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland misses with a wild combination.
Sutherland connects with an inside leg kick.
Sutherland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jemelianko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sutherland cracks Jemelianko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sutherland misses with a leg kick.
Sutherland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jemelianko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sutherland.
Sutherland scores with a body shot.
Sutherland lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland connects with a looping right hand.
Sutherland feints and then cracks Jemelianko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jemelianko down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jemelianko circles away quickly and effectively.
Sutherland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sutherland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Sutherland misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutherland misses the shot to the body.
Jemelianko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sutherland is fending him off so far but Jemelianko persists. Nope, Sutherland circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sutherland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jemelianko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sutherland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jemelianko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sutherland scores with a leg kick.
Sutherland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jemelianko's sensitive parts.
Sutherland lands a nice shot to the body.
Jemelianko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sutherland is fending him off so far but Jemelianko persists. Nope, Sutherland circles away and we're back to standing.
Jemelianko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sutherland.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sutherland. Jemelianko shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sutherland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland misses with the combination.
Sutherland lands a leg kick that knocks Jemelianko off balance momentarily.

Jemelianko feints and as Sutherland raises his hands in defense, Jemelianko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sutherland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jemelianko trying to control but Sutherland is working from the bottom.
Sutherland pulls Jemelianko in to control the position.
Jemelianko postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Jemelianko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sutherland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jemelianko has Sutherland in his guard.

Jemelianko has an active guard here but Sutherland has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sutherland lands a nice short elbow.
Sutherland trying to control the action but Jemelianko is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jemelianko actively working from the bottom here.
Sutherland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jemelianko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sutherland with a nice head shot there.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jemelianko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jemelianko keeping moving, preventing Sutherland from controlling successfully.
Jemelianko keeping full guard, as Sutherland tries to pass.
Sutherland wants to control from the top but Jemelianko keeps moving.

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

Sutherland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jemelianko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sutherland has managed to get both his arms back between Jemelianko's legs - danger averted.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jemelianko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutherland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland trying to control but Jemelianko is working from the bottom.

Jemelianko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sutherland is aware though and is defending well.
Sutherland is working Jemelianko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sutherland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Jemelianko working for a triangle but Sutherland defends it easily.

Jemelianko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sutherland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jemelianko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Sutherland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sutherland 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 James Glass scores the fight for Paul Sutherland!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Paul Sutherland!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Paul Sutherland!

Paul Sutherland wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Munch
vs
Baskov

185 cm
27
265 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

189 cm
28
249 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Munch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Munch.
Baskov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Munch throws a hook but Baskov avoids it easily.
Munch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baskov's head backwards.
Munch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baskov manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Munch. No joy for Baskov on that attempt.
Baskov ducks under a wild hook from Munch.
Good exchange - Munch coming out on top.
Munch keeps the fight on the outside.
Munch throws a lazy head kick
and Baskov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Munch misses.
Baskov takes a swing at Munch's ribcage but misses.
Munch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munch pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch jabs Baskov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baskov looks to land a right hand but Munch moved out of range.
Baskov slips a straight right by Munch.
Baskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Munch throws a poor cross that misses

and Baskov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baskov.
Munch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baskov tries to score a body lock takedown but Munch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baskov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Munch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ray Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Baskov.
Baskov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Munch prevents it.
Munch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Baskov has Munch pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Baskov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Munch tumbling to the mat - Baskov dives into Munch's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Munch has a closed guard, preventing Baskov from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch trying to control the position.
Baskov is looking to advance position but Munch has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Munch throwing strikes here but Baskov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Baskov is squirming around, avoiding Munch's attempts to control the action.
Munch misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munch with the ground and pound from mount.
Munch throws some wild stikes that Baskov manages to avoid easily.
Munch looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Munch there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baskov is trying desperately to improve position.
Baskov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baskov tries to hold on but Munch postures up.
Munch throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Baskov tries to hold on but Munch postures up.
Baskov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Munch throwing shots but Baskov is blocking nicely.

Baskov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baskov wants to control but Munch is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch trying to advance position but Baskov counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munch throwing strikes from guard but Baskov blocks nicely.

Munch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baskov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munch has managed to get both his arms back between Baskov's legs - danger averted.
Munch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munch throwing strikes but missing.
Munch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munch trying to control the position from guard on top but Baskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munch preventing the sweep.
Munch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munch lands a couple of elbows.

Baskov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munch is aware though and is defending well.
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 Ray Munch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Baskov walks into a stiff left hand from Munch.
Munch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Munch dips to his left and cracks Baskov with an uppercut!
Baskov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baskov scores with a hook.
A big right from Munch misses.
Munch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baskov. That did some damage!
Munch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baskov.
Baskov slips a jab from Munch.
Munch misses with a body shot.
Munch misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baskov tries to clinch
and Munch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Munch.
Baskov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ray Munch is winning the standup battle so far.
Baskov shoots in for a takedown but Munch shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Munch does no damage.
No joy there for Munch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Munch scores with a one two! Baskov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baskov ducks under a wild hook from Munch.
Munch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Munch throws a shot to the body.
Munch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baskov.
Baskov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch throws a combination that misses
and Baskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Munch throws an overhand right that lands on Baskov's shoulder, as Baskov tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baskov shoots in but Munch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ray Munch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Baskov.
Munch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baskov manages to avoid it.
Baskov slips under a jab.
Munch misses with a wild body shot.
Munch looks to throw the jab but Baskov is out of range.
Baskov looks for a takedown but Munch sprawls well.
Munch looks to throw the jab but Baskov is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Munch.
Baskov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Munch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Munch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baskov slips a jab from Munch.
Baskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baskov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Munch throws a right hand that misses
and Baskov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munch misses with a wild body shot.
Baskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch thows a body shot but no joy.
Munch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baskov moves away.
Baskov tries to clinch there but Munch circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baskov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Munch.
Baskov avoids the body shot from Munch.
Munch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munch looks to land a right hand but Baskov moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baskov tries to clinch but Munch is having none of it.
Munch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baskov.

It looks like Ray Munch has been cut.
Munch misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Munch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Munch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Munch blocks a jab.
Baskov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Baskov misses its intended target.
Baskov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munch.
Nikolay Baskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Munch.
Baskov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munch stalks Baskov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baskov's face. Baskov staggers backwards, shaken.
Baskov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baskov lands a jab.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Munch. Baskov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray Munch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baskov wants to clinch.
Munch sizes up Baskov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baskov misses with a hook. Munch ducked under it nicely.
Baskov slips a straight right by Munch.
Baskov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munch looks to score with a jab to the body but Baskov is just out of range.
Munch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munch loads up on a big right hand but Baskov slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baskov tries to clinch but Munch is having none of it.
A lazy left from Munch finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Munch.
Munch throws a right hand that misses
letting Baskov counter with a right hand.
Munch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baskov at a distance.
Baskov wants to clinch up but Munch keeps it at a distance.
Ray Munch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baskov defending well as Munch loads up on a big left hand.
Munch lands with an overhand left.
Baskov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baskov connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baskov counters with a stiff right hand.

Baskov closes the distance and pushes Munch back into the cage.
Baskov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Munch after a bit of a struggle.

Baskov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Munch tries to get to full guard but Baskov has control of the leg.
Munch gets back to full guard.
Munch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baskov slips nicely into half guard.
Ray Munch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munch wants to control but Baskov is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskov trying to control the action but Munch is working from the bottom.

Munch is defending against the submission attempts here by Baskov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baskov is stalling here. Munch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baskov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Munch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Munch decides to stand back up. Munch steps back and let's Baskov get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Munch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Munch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ray Munch!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ray Munch!

Ray Munch wins by unanimous decision!
Ray Munch gave a mention to BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).