PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Munhoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Merra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Munhoz
vs
Merra

209 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Munhoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oscar Merra!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merra cracks Munhoz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Munhoz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Munhoz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Merra lands with a nice combination. Munhoz backs away looking to recover.
Merra lands with a nice combination. Munhoz backs away looking to recover.
Munhoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Merra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merra misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Merra coming out on top.
Merra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Munhoz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Merra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Merra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Merra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merra misses with a two punch combination.
Merra throws a one two combo.
Merra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Munhoz. Munhoz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Merra catches Munhoz right on the button with a cross.
Munhoz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left and a right from Merra both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munhoz.
Munhoz takes one to the chin there.
Merra scores with a nice head shot.
Merra digs a good hook to Munhoz's body.
Merra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munhoz's hands.
Munhoz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munhoz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Merra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munhoz.
Merra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munhoz on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Munhoz takes one to the side of the head.
Merra misses with a wild combination.

Munhoz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Merra's half guard.
Merra wants to get back to his feet.
Munhoz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Merra pushes Munhoz off looking to stand but Munhoz dives back in and keeps control.
Munhoz trying to control from half guard but Merra is working away.
Merra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munhoz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Munhoz stops Merra from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Munhoz wants to take a breather but Merra is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Merra clobbers Munhoz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Munhoz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Munhoz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Munhoz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munhoz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Munhoz misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Merra.
Merra slips a jab and a cross from Munhoz.
Munhoz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Merra is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Munhoz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Merra misses with a few strikes there.
Merra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munhoz circles away quickly and effectively.
Munhoz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Merra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Munhoz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merra is working the combinations to good effect here.
Munhoz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Munhoz is looking to clinch but Merra is avoiding it.
Merra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Merra looks to land a combination. Munhoz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Merra misses with a series of wild punches.
Merra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Munhoz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merra misses with a two punch combination.
Merra throws a body punch but Munhoz moves out of range.
Merra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Munhoz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Munhoz jumps guard and drags Merra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Merra dominated that round.
That's time! Munhoz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Merra misses with a series of wild punches.
Merra throws a combination that misses
and Munhoz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munhoz is defended easily by Merra.
Merra's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Merra duly obliges.
Oscar Merra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munhoz looks to land a left hand but Merra moved out of range nicely.
Merra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Munhoz's head backwards.
Merra scores with a three punch combo!
Munhoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Merra throws a combination that misses
and Munhoz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Merra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Munhoz slips a jab and a cross from Merra.
Merra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munhoz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munhoz throws a hook to the side of Merra's head but Merra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merra 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munhoz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Merra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oscar Merra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merra throws a right and a left that Munhoz avoids nicely.
Munhoz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Munhoz throws a hook but Merra blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Merra, as that shot connected.
Merra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Munhoz closes the distance and clinches up with Merra, looking for a takedown. Munhoz pushes Merra against the ropes but Merra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Munhoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Merra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munhoz.
Munhoz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Munhoz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oscar Merra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munhoz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Merra as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Merra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munhoz in his tracks.
Merra throws a right hand that Munhoz ducks under and follows up with a left that Munhoz also avoids with ease.
Merra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Merra.
Munhoz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Merra.
Munhoz shoots in looking for a takedown. Merra tries to sprawl out of it but Munhoz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Merra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Munhoz walks into a left hand.
Munhoz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merra as he avoids it easily.
Merra throws a series of punches but Munhoz moves out of range.
Munhoz moves in looking to clinch but Merra pushes him off.
Munhoz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Merra fails to land with a series of punches.
Merra misses with an uppercut. Munhoz saw that one coming.
No joy there for Merra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Merra misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz walks into a left hand.
Merra looks to land a combination but Munhoz avoids it well.
Merra lands with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munhoz.
Merra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munhoz doesn't manage to clinch there - Merra circles away.
Merra misses with a double jab

and Munhoz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Merra wants a takedown but no success here.

Merra decides to pull guard.
Munhoz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munhoz connects with a couple of short punches.

Munhoz stands and steps away. Merra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice cross by Merra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munhoz.
Merra looks to land a combination but Munhoz avoids it well.
Merra throws a series of punches but Munhoz avoids them all with ease.
Merra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Merra scores with a one two! Munhoz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Merra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munhoz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Merra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munhoz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Munhoz gets a clinch.
Merra has had enough of the clinch but Munhoz keeps him there for the moment.
Merra tries to pull guard but Munhoz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Merra drops back down to his feet.
Merra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merra is trying to break the clinch but Munhoz has him pressed against the ropes.
Merra fails to pull guard.
Munhoz looking for a takedown.
Munhoz jumps guard but Merra stands there with Munhoz around his waist. Munhoz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oscar Merra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Munhoz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Munhoz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munhoz dodges the punch combination from Merra.
Munhoz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left and a right from Merra both land. Nice combination.
Merra misses with an uppercut. Munhoz saw that one coming.
Munhoz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Merra pinned against the cage. Merra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Munhoz misses with a takedown attempt - Merra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merra digs a good hook to Munhoz's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munhoz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oscar Merra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Munhoz doesn't seem bothered though.
Munhoz takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merra throws a series of punches but Munhoz moves out of range.
Merra misses with a wild combination.
Merra works over Munhoz's head and body with a nice combination.
Merra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Munhoz walks into a straight right hand from Merra.
A right-left combo lands from Merra.
Munhoz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munhoz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Munhoz moves in looking to clinch but Merra pushes him off.
Merra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Munhoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merra throws a nice looking combination but Munhoz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munhoz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Merra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munhoz somewhat.
Merra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Munhoz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Merra.
Merra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Merra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munhoz manages to avoid it.
A combination from Merra does no damage.
Merra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Munhoz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merra works over Munhoz's head and body with a nice combination.
Munhoz fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Merra both land. Nice combination.
Munhoz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Munhoz tries to close the distance and clinch but Merra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Merra.
Merra misses with a series of wild punches.
Merra misses with a two punch combination.
Merra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Merra swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merra.
Merra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Merra.
Some wild striking there from Merra.
Merra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Merra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Munhoz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Merra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merra tries to bum rush Munhoz with a series of wild strikes but Munhoz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Merra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Merra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merra stalks Munhoz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Munhoz's face. Munhoz staggers backwards, shaken.
Merra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Merra lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Munhoz drives through and clinches with Merra against the ropes.
Munhoz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Merra's efforts to push away.
Merra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munhoz.
Merra can't get the takedown.
Merra tries to break the clinch but Munhoz is controlling the position.
Merra is trying to break the clinch but Munhoz has him pressed against the ropes.
Merra tries to break the clinch but Munhoz is controlling the position.
Merra gets underhooks to prevent Munhoz's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munhoz keeps control of Merra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Merra manages to break the clinch.
Merra scores with a sloppy right hand. Munhoz should have avoided that one.
Enzo Munhoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Merra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Merra 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Merra!