PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between malu munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Sigic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Sigic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

munoz
vs
Sigic

194 cm
21
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
218 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, malu munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Sigic!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from munoz, right into the meat.
munoz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sigic.
munoz misses with the combination.
Sigic slips a jab from munoz.
munoz scores with a kick to the body.
munoz swings for the body but Sigic moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by munoz.
munoz throws a shot from downtown. Sigic moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
munoz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
munoz throws a right hand that Sigic ducks under and follows up with a left that Sigic also avoids with ease.

munoz connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Sigic to the floor! munoz dives in looking for the finish!

It looks like James Sigic has been cut.
munoz slows the pace down in half guard.
munoz is keen to just control but Sigic is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
munoz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
munoz throwing shots but Sigic is blocking nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
munoz throws a strike but Sigic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sigic keeping moving, preventing munoz from controlling successfully.
munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Sigic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!

munoz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sigic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. munoz is keeping the position for now.
munoz can't keep his opponent in guard - Sigic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sigic wants to free his trapped foot but munoz is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sigic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sigic blocks a head kick by munoz.
munoz falls off balance throwing a combination

and Sigic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sigic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
munoz is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

munoz throws a head kick but Sigic moves out of range.
munoz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
munoz throws a head kick but Sigic moves out of range.
munoz connects with a high kick.
malu munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Sigic or perhaps it was just good defense by munoz which made him look bad.
munoz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
munoz lands a jab-cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by munoz.
Sigic ducks under a wild hook from munoz.
munoz throws a nice outside leg kick.
munoz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sigic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
munoz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sigic blocks a low kick nicely.
Sigic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Sigic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. munoz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
munoz stops Sigic from passing to mount.
munoz regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
munoz trying to hold on to Sigic's head to control him but Sigic postures up.
Sigic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
munoz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
munoz is trying to stand up here but Sigic is controlling him well.
Sigic thows a huge punch but munoz dodges it nicely.
munoz wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
munoz is trying to get back to full guard.
Sigic is pressing down on munoz's thigh, looking to free his foot. munoz is holding on for now.
Sigic is thwarting munoz's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sigic trying to mount his opponent but munoz defends it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
munoz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sigic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sigic shoots in and drives through. munoz sprawls well.
malu munoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sigic.
munoz throws a right hand that Sigic ducks under and follows up with a left that Sigic also avoids with ease.
munoz misses with a low kick.
malu munoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
munoz motions for Sigic to come forward. munoz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

malu munoz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Sigic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

munoz throws a body punch but Sigic moves out of range.
munoz keeps Sigic at a distance using the push kick.
munoz scoring well with a low kick there.
Sigic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. munoz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
munoz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
munoz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Sigic scores with a takedown into munoz's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

munoz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
munoz wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sigic passes into half guard.
munoz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
munoz is looking to control Sigic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can munoz avoid being mounted?

munoz looking for submissions off his back.
Sigic throws a strike but munoz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
munoz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sigic slips nicely into half guard.
Sigic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
munoz is looking for a sweep. Sigic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sigic is thwarting munoz's attempts to control the position.
Sigic is keen to just control but munoz is a slippery customer.
Sigic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James Sigic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
munoz is looking to control Sigic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can munoz avoid being mounted?
Sigic works his way into full mount!
Sigic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
munoz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sigic lands a nice shot to the head.
Sigic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
munoz wants to control but Sigic is having none of it.
Sigic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Sigic looking to secure an arm triangle but munoz defends it well.
munoz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
munoz taking shots to the head.
munoz tries to lock up and control but Sigic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sigic breaks from munoz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
munoz is looking to get to half guard.
munoz wants to control but Sigic is having none of it.
Sigic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Sigic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now munoz is on top in guard.
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!

Sigic is looking for a triangle here but munoz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
munoz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Sigic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think munoz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... malu munoz!