PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Munson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Munson

191 cm
21
277 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

207 cm
19
283 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Munson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Wanderlei Anderson has been cut.

Anderson scores a takedown into full mount!
Anderson trying to control but Munson is having none of it.

Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Munson manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Munson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson is staying tight to Munson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Munson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munson keeps working.
Anderson throws an elbow but Munson slips to the side and avoids it well.

Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anderson in side control, throwing shots but Munson defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson trying to control the action but Munson is working from the bottom.

Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Munson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Munson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Munson is defending well.
Anderson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Munson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Munson is pushing Anderson's head away, looking to escape. Anderson manages to hold on to the position though.
Munson is not content to let Anderson control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Munson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Munson, who protects the arm well.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Some bone on bone action there as Munson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Munson lands with a right hand.
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson wants to control but Munson is keeping him busy.
Munson pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anderson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Munson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Munson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Munson is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Munson is defending the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Munson does no damage.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Munson sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Munson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Munson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Munson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Munson.
A punch combination from Munson misses.
Munson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson throws a strike but Munson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Munson is keeping the position.
Anderson trying to control but Munson is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munson is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munson connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wanderlei Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Munson lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Munson takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anderson walks into a jab.

Anderson is rocked!

Wanderlei Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Munson.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Munson! Anderson is out on his feet! Munson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Anderson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Anderson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Munson!