PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carson Battistoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mortimer Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carson Battistoni has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Battistoni
vs
Munson

199 cm
27
212 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

180 cm
28
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Battistoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mortimer Munson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Munson or perhaps it was just good defense by Battistoni, which made it look bad.
Munson misses with a leg kick
and Battistoni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Battistoni.
We've been informed that Munson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Battistoni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Munson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battistoni.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut.
Battistoni avoids the body shot from Munson.
Munson misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Battistoni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Battistoni misses with a body shot.
Munson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Munson moves out of range as Battistoni strikes.
Battistoni throws the left hand but Munson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battistoni blocks a leg kick.
Munson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munson throws a leg kick but Battistoni moved away.
Battistoni throwing a counter right hand but Munson manages to avoid it.
Munson moves away from the strike by Battistoni.

Battistoni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land 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!
Battistoni wants to stand and escape but Munson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Battistoni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Battistoni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munson stops Battistoni from standing up.
Munson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Battistoni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munson is one step ahead there.
Battistoni pulls Munson in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Munson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carson Battistoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battistoni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Munson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni throws a hook to the side of Munson's head but Munson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Battistoni misses.
Munson throws a front kick aimed at Battistoni's knee but Battistoni avoids it well.
Munson throws a series of punches but Battistoni moves out of range.
Munson scores with a nice right hand.

Battistoni gets caught napping as Munson dives in and scores a takedown. Battistoni manages to retain guard.
Munson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battistoni is keeping the position for now.
Munson works over Battistoni with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battistoni working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Battistoni holds on and takes a little breather.
Battistoni wants to stand up but Munson is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson stands up over Battistoni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Battistoni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Munson is controlling him.
Munson looking to pass the guard.
Munson preventing the sweep.
Munson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munson with a nice head shot there.
Munson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.
Munson postures up in Battistoni's guard and throws a big left but Battistoni blocks it.
Battistoni wants to stand up but Munson is controlling him.
Munson lands a couple of digs.
Munson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Battistoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Battistoni swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munson loads up on a big right hand but Battistoni slips the punch.
Munson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Battistoni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munson somewhat.
Munson looks to throw the jab but Battistoni is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mortimer Munson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Battistoni throws a hook to the side of Munson's head but Munson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battistoni lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Munson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Battistoni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Battistoni misses the target.
Battistoni loads up on a big right hand but Munson slips the punch.
Battistoni misses with a two punch combination.
Battistoni lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Munson. Those never looked like landing.
Munson shoots in but no luck this time.
Munson misses with a straight left.
Battistoni throwing a counter right hand but Munson manages to avoid it.
Munson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battistoni throws out the jab.
Battistoni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Battistoni connects with a nice looking jab.
Munson throws a right hand that misses
letting Battistoni counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson moves away from the strike by Battistoni.
Munson feints the counter takedown.
Munson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Munson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Munson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Battistoni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Battistoni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson is looking to slow Battistoni down with leg kicks.
Battistoni misses with a hook.
Munson throws a right and a left that Battistoni avoids nicely.
Battistoni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carson Battistoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Munson blocks a jab.
Carson Battistoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munson scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Munson.
Munson works Battistoni's body with a nice hook.
Battistoni scores with a decent looking hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Munson checks a leg kick.
Munson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Battistoni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Munson throws a right hand that Battistoni ducks under and follows up with a left that Battistoni also avoids with ease.
Battistoni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Battistoni misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battistoni throws a body punch but Munson moves out of range.
Battistoni throws a hook but Munson avoids it easily.

Munson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Battistoni did well to prevent Munson getting side control.
Munson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mortimer Munson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni is looking to escape.
Munson working Battistoni over with strikes.
Battistoni is trying to control but can't.

Munson is trying to work for a kimura but Battistoni is defending well.
Battistoni is looking to get back to full guard here but Munson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Battistoni tries to bench press Munson off him but Munson keeps the position.

Munson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on Munson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Munson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Munson laying and praying for a moment but Battistoni takes advantage and regains half guard.
Munson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Battistoni defending well though.
Munson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Battistoni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munson is working away from the top position though.
Battistoni wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Battistoni keeping hold of Munson's head, controlling as best he can.
Munson is keen to just control but Battistoni is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Munson misses with a leg kick.
Munson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Battistoni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Battistoni lands a nice hook to Munson's body. Munson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mortimer Munson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Battistoni is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Munson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mortimer Munson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Battistoni throws a leg kick but Munson moved away.
Munson throws a jab but it's blocked by Battistoni.
Munson defending well as Battistoni loads up on a big left hand.
Munson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Battistoni throws a big counter combination but Munson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Battistoni lands a nice shot to the body.
Munson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Battistoni.
Battistoni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Battistoni misses with a lunging right hand
letting Munson counter with a right hand.
Battistoni throws a big shot that misses.

Munson gets a double leg takedown into Battistoni's guard.

Battistoni is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Munson breaks from the clinch.
Munson catches Battistoni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Battistoni misses with a hook. Munson ducked under it nicely.
Munson misses with a low kick.
Munson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson lands an overhand right.
Munson misses the jab.
A slow jab from Battistoni misses its intended target.
Munson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Munson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Battistoni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battistoni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Battistoni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Munson darts in looking for a takedown but Battistoni gets double underhooks and turns Munson into the cage.
Battistoni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battistoni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Battistoni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Battistoni misses with a straight left.
Munson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Battistoni looks to throw the jab but Munson is out of range.
Battistoni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Munson counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Munson finds it's way through Battistoni's defenses.
Battistoni swings for the body but Munson moves out of range.
Munson digs a good body shot into Battistoni's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battistoni.
Battistoni with a jab.
Munson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Battistoni throws a jab but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Battistoni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Munson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battistoni checks a leg kick.
Battistoni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Battistoni cracks Munson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Munson gets a double leg takedown into Battistoni's guard.

Battistoni is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Munson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Battistoni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battistoni.
Battistoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battistoni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Munson pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Battistoni from controlling successfully.
Munson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munson has Battistoni pulled in close to control his posture.
Battistoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Munson is retaining full guard.
Battistoni trying to control but Munson is working from the bottom.
Battistoni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Battistoni tries to stand but Munson is controlling from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Munson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Battistoni is one step ahead there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Munson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Battistoni throws a big shot that misses.
Battistoni throws out a loose jab but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Munson.
Battistoni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battistoni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munson.
Carson Battistoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mortimer Munson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Battistoni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut
and Munson counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mortimer 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29

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