PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Przemek Karski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Karski
vs
Bob Munson

187 cm
28
246 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

205 cm
26
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Przemek Karski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob Munson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karski.
Munson misses the body punch

and Karski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Munson won't be happy with that.
Munson struggling a bit here.
Munson is trying to get back to half guard.
Karski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Karski is trying to ground and pound but Munson uses the momentary lack of control by Karski to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Munson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Munson desperately trying to maintain half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Przemek Karski.
Karski shoots in for a takedown but Munson shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Munson misses

and Karski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemek Karski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson is looking to break free of the clinch but Karski has double underhooks.
Karski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Munson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Karski manages to break the clinch.
Karski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karski tries to clinch there but Munson circles away.

Munson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Karski's guard.

Karski working for a triangle but Munson defends it easily.
Karski is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Munson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Munson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karski is looking to regain half guard here but Munson keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Bob Munson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A low kick from Munson is predictable there
and Karski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Munson misses with a body shot.

Karski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Munson looking for a sweep. Not yet Munson, not yet.
Karski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karski wants to pass the guard but Munson is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karski ducks under a wild hook from Munson.
Karski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karski drops his hands momentarily and Munson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karski is looking to clinch.
Munson lands with a shot to the body.
Munson leaves Karski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karski fails with the takedown
and Munson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemek Karski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karski misses with a takedown attempt
and Munson counters with a straight right hand.

Karski gets a takedown into half guard.
Munson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Munson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson scores with a three punch combo!

Munson dives in and scores a takedown into Karski's guard.

Karski is looking for a triangle but Munson pushes his legs off easily.
Karski looking to control but Munson passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munson is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bob Munson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Karski fails with the takedown.
Karski fails with a takedown attempt.
Munson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Munson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Karski actively working from the bottom here.

Munson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Billy Bob Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munson shoots in and bounces Karski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Karski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson tries to stand but Karski is controlling from the bottom.

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

Karski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munson defends it easily.
Munson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Munson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Munson stands and steps away. Karski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Munson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Karski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Munson won't be happy with that.
Przemek Karski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Karski off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Bob Munson.
I've got Munson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Billy Bob Munson!