PBP Commentary

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

Munster
vs
Falconowski

180 cm
34
262 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

193 cm
31
260 lbs
24 - 16 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

DJs Locker

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Munster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falconowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Munster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falconowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munster throws a head kick but Falconowski moves out of range.
Falconowski lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Jeff Munster has been cut.
Falconowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munster lands a high kick!

It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut.
Falconowski misses with a double jab.
Falconowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Falconowski gets caught napping as Munster dives in and scores a takedown. Falconowski manages to retain guard.
Munster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Falconowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munster.
Munster throwing strikes but missing.
Munster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munster throwing strikes but missing.
Munster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Falconowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munster postures up in Falconowski's guard and throws a big left but Falconowski blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster wants to control from the top but Falconowski keeps moving.
Munster working some strikes from top position.
Munster chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Munster throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falconowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munster trying to control but Falconowski is working from the bottom.
Munster postures up in Falconowski's guard and throws a big left but Falconowski blocks it.
Munster wants to control from the top but Falconowski keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Munster.
Munster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falconowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Munster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falconowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Munster.
Falconowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Munster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Munster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Falconowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Munster is in Falconowski's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munster postures up in Falconowski's guard and throws a big left but Falconowski blocks it.
Munster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Falconowski trying to keep a closed guard but Munster is proving a slippery customer.
Munster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falconowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster trying to control but Falconowski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Munster dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Munster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falconowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munster throws a big shot that misses.
Falconowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Munster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Falconowski leaves Munster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falconowski misses with a straight left.
Munster misses with a head kick.

Munster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Munster throws a big right hand that misses.
Falconowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Munster trying to control but Falconowski is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Falconowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Munster controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Munster.
Falconowski throws an overhand right that lands on Munster's shoulder, as Munster tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Falconowski finds it's target.
Jab by Falconowski.

Munster shoots in and bounces Falconowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Falconowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munster's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster wants to get back to his feet but Falconowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Falconowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Falconowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Falconowski postures up and lands a big shot to Munster's brow.
Falconowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster looking to control.
Munster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Falconowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munster wants to stand but Falconowski is controlling the position.
Munster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ground and pound from Munster.
Falconowski is pressing down on Munster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Falconowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munster pushes down on Falconowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Munster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Munster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Falconowski's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munster is trying to control. Falconowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Munster will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Munster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munster lets loose with a powerful body kick. Falconowski will feel that in the morning.
Falconowski looks to land a right hand but Munster moved out of range.
Munster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeff Munster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Falconowski.
Falconowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Munster off the cage and back into range.
Munster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Falconowski as he jumps to the side.
Munster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Falconowski is fending him off so far but Munster persists. Nope, Falconowski circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Munster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falconowski thuds his right hand into Munster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falconowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Munster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcon Falconowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Falconowski as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munster ducks under a wild hook from Falconowski.
Falconowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Munster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falconowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munster's hands.
Falconowski connects with a jab.
Falconowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Munster to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice cross by Munster.

Munster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Falconowski regains half guard, as Munster was trying to land strikes.
Munster is looking to pass Falconowski's guard but actually Falconowski recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munster postures up in Falconowski's guard and throws a big left but Falconowski blocks it.
Munster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falconowski is keeping the position for now.
Munster throws a big elbow that misses.
Falconowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Munster wants to control from the top but Falconowski keeps moving.
Munster with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeff Munster just wasn't active enough.
Munster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Munster misses with a head kick.
Falconowski with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falconowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munster.
Munster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falconowski circles away.
Jeff Munster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Munster with that takedown attempt.
Falconowski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Munster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Falconowski to the ground. Munster is now in Falconowski's guard.
Jeff Munster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster wants to pass the guard but Falconowski is keeping the position.
Falconowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Munster!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jeff Munster did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Falconowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Munster's head.
Falconowski throws a chopping leg kick but Munster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Falconowski missing with a left hand there. Munster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falconowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Munster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Munster just misses with a punch to the body.
Munster avoids the body shot from Falconowski.
Munster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Falconowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munster somewhat.
Munster swinging wildly here.
Munster walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Munster dives in and scores a takedown into Falconowski's guard.
Munster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munster connects with a couple of short punches.
Munster wants to control from the top but Falconowski keeps moving.
Munster being controlled here momentarily.
Munster is looking to work some ground and pound but Falconowski has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falconowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munster is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Munster throws a strike but Falconowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falconowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falconowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Munster has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski trying to control but Munster is working from the bottom.
Falconowski stops Munster from standing up.
Falconowski looking to sit in guard and control but Munster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Falconowski keeping full guard, as Munster tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Falcon Falconowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Falconowski lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jeff Munster will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Munster connects with a jab.
Falconowski cracks a nice hook into Munster's ribs.
Munster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falconowski throws a hook but Munster avoids it easily.
Munster throws a looping overhand right but Falconowski ducks down to avoid it.
Falconowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falconowski lands with a hook. Munster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munster shoots in for a double leg but Falconowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Munster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falconowski has time to react.
Munster walks into a stiff left hand from Falconowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falconowski throws an overhand right that lands on Munster's shoulder, as Munster tries to avoid the shot.
Munster misses with a body kick.
Munster throws a head kick that misses.
Munster throws a body punch but Falconowski moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falconowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falconowski dodges the punch combination from Munster.
Falconowski throws a low kick, looking for Munster's leg but Munster calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Falconowski misses the target.
Munster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Falconowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Munster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Falconowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Falconowski working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falconowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster is trying to control but can't.
Falconowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munster wants to improve his position but Falconowski is controlling well.
Falconowski is trying to control. Munster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Falconowski wants to pass the guard but Munster is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Falcon Falconowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Munster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falconowski.
Falconowski throws out a loose jab but Munster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Falconowski throws an overhand right that lands on Munster's shoulder, as Munster tries to avoid the shot.
Munster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Munster connects with a nice looking jab.

Munster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Falcon Falconowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster with the ground and pound but Falconowski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Munster is trying to control. Falconowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Munster there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falconowski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Falcon Falconowski.
I think Munster 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Munster!
Jeff Munster retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Jeff Munster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.