PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Munch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive. Munch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gabriel Gonzaga - Joke You Are a Bad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rod Munch will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Monet
vs
Munch

200 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

215 cm
20
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Raphael Monet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Munch!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monet as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Munch shoots in for a takedown but Monet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monet misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munch.
Raphael Monet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Munch.
Munch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch fails to land the takedown.
Munch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Munch scrambles back to his feet.
Munch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Munch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monet as he jumps to the side.
Monet tries for a takedown but Munch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch dives in and grabs Monet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monet pushes down on Munch's head and hops out.
Monet misses the body punch

and Munch counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monet tries to bench press Munch off him but Munch keeps the position.
Monet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munch 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.
Munch is putting a hurting on Monet here, landing some big shots from side control.
Munch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monet dodges the ground and pound from Munch.
Munch throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Monet works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Monet tries to get to full guard but Munch has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monet keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monet is trying to get back to full guard.
Munch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munch is thwarting Monet's attempts to control the position.
Munch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Munch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munch landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Munch misses the jab.
Monet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monet misses with a left hand

and Munch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Monet's guard now.
Munch distracts Monet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Monet keeping moving, preventing Munch from controlling successfully.
Munch throwing strikes from guard but Monet blocks nicely.
Monet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munch's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munch wants to sweep here but Monet controlling him for the moment.
Monet wants to control from the top but Munch keeps moving.
Munch wants to sweep but no luck.
Rod Munch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monet looking to pass the guard.
Munch seems keen to control Monet's posture.
Monet stands and throws Munch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Munch tries to bench press Monet off him but Monet keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Monet are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Monet is looking to take a break and control but Munch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munch keeps working.
Monet working away.
Monet taking a break here but Munch is having none of it and regains half guard.
Munch is not content to let Monet control the position.

Monet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Munch defends it well.
Munch wants to get back to full guard.
Munch is looking to control Monet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Munch avoid being mounted?
Munch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Monet kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Monet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monet wants to free his trapped foot but Munch is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet passes the guard and advances to mount!

Monet is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Munch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Munch!
Munch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monet's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Munch moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Munch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Munch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munch with a poor takedown
and Munch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munch just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet missing with a left hand there. Munch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monet shoots in and drives through. Munch sprawls well.
Munch takes a swing at Monet's ribcage but misses.
Munch swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Monet misses its intended target.
Monet misses with a looping left.
Monet lunges at Munch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Munch's hand.
Munch scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munch misses with a body shot.
Munch connects with a body shot that sends Monet's belly button to the back.
Monet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Munch is fending him off so far but Monet persists. Nope, Munch circles away and we're back to standing.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munch was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
Monet misses with a hook to the body

and Munch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Munch lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Monet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munch defends it easily.
Monet has momentary wrist control but Munch slips an elbow through the middle.
Munch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raphael Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Monet has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Munch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munch remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Munch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Munch 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Munch!