PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ican Pumbleski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munson comes to the cage accompanied by Til I collapse . Pumbleski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by STAIND. Roy Munson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Munson
vs
Pumbleski

207 cm
25
283 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

196 cm
30
278 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Strikefirst Nutrion

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Munson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ican Pumbleski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Pumbleski misses the target.
Munson dodges the punch combination from Pumbleski.
Pumbleski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Roy Munson has been cut.
Munson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Ican Pumbleski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Pumbleski sends Munson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pumbleski is motioning to the referee to let Munson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Munson is rocked!
Munson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pumbleski.

Munson moves into the clinch successfully.
Munson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pumbleski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pumbleski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Munson manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Pumbleski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson lands a head kick. Pumbleski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pumbleski keeps the fight on the outside.
Pumbleski keeps the fight on the outside.
Munson slips under a jab from Pumbleski.

Pumbleski drops Munson with a beautiful combination! Munson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pumbleski is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pumbleski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pumbleski fails to land with a series of punches.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munson slips a jab from Pumbleski.
Munson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pumbleski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munson walks into a straight right hand from Pumbleski.
Pumbleski throws a lazy right hand but Munson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pumbleski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pumbleski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pumbleski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pumbleski. Munson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Pumbleski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Munson lands a high kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Pumbleski.
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
Munson is breathing heavily.
Munson tries to bum rush Pumbleski with a series of wild strikes but Pumbleski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Pumbleski gets tackled into the cage by Munson. Munson maintains the clinch.
Munson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pumbleski.
Munson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Munson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pumbleski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munson landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumbleski blocks a body shot from Munson.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pumbleski.
Munson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Munson prevents the takedown attempt.
Pumbleski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Pumbleski.
Munson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pumbleski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Munson scores a nice knee to the body.
Munson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Munson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pumbleski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Munson scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Munson.
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!
Munson scores a nice knee to the body.
Munson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Munson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Munson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roy Munson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ican Pumbleski.
Munson lands a nice elbow.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pumbleski's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pumbleski avoiding damage as Munson throws knees to the body.
Munson lands an elbow that stopped Pumbleski in his tracks for a moment.
Munson scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roy Munson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Munson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Decent striking displayed by Munson there.
Pumbleski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Munson eats them both and turns towards Pumbleski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Pumbleski looks to score with a jab to the body but Munson is just out of range.
Munson throws a right hand that Pumbleski ducks under and follows up with a left that Pumbleski also avoids with ease.
Pumbleski cracks Munson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Munson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pumbleski jabs Munson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Munson throws a series of punches but Pumbleski moves out of range.
Munson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pumbleski throws out the jab.
Pumbleski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munson takes one on the button.
Pumbleski is breathing heavily.
Munson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pumbleski misses with a wild body shot.
Munson throws a nice head kick!
Pumbleski throws a looping overhand right but Munson ducks down to avoid it.
Roy Munson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pumbleski misses with a straight left.
Munson throws a series of punches but Pumbleski moves out of range.
Munson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munson throws a head kick but Pumbleski moves out of range.
Pumbleski takes a swing at Munson's ribcage but misses.
Pumbleski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munson moves in looking to clinch but Pumbleski pushes him off.
Ican Pumbleski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pumbleski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munson moves away.
Munson lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pumbleski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Pumbleski counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Pumbleski scores with a four punch combination!

Roy Munson's cut is getting worse.
Munson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pumbleski.
Munson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Munson moves into the clinch.
Munson cracks Pumbleski with a nice body shot.
Pumbleski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munson misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Munson lands a good knee to the midsection. Pumbleski won't want to take too many of those.
Pumbleski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Munson lands an elbow just above Pumbleski 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pumbleski.
Pumbleski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Munson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Munson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pumbleski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Munson.
Munson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pumbleski's elbow.
Munson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Munson lands a good knee to the midsection. Pumbleski won't want to take too many of those.
Munson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Munson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pumbleski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson lands an elbow inside that Pumbleski shrugs off.
Munson trying to land knees to the body.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pumbleski backwards.

Munson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ican Pumbleski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pumbleski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munson scores with a head kick. Pumbleski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pumbleski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pumbleski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pumbleski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munson moves away.

Munson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Munson lands a damaging elbow.
Munson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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 Roy Munson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Pumbleski takes a swing at Munson's ribcage but misses.

Munson clinches with his opponent.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pumbleski's defenses.
Pumbleski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pumbleski.
Munson lands a nice uppercut.
Roy Munson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Munson throws an elbow but misses.
Munson gets underhooks to prevent Pumbleski's takedown attempt.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pumbleski.
Munson trying to land knees to the body.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pumbleski.
Pumbleski 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pumbleski goes for a takedown attempt but Munson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roy Munson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ican Pumbleski.
Munson misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson dodges the punch combination from Pumbleski.
Pumbleski looks to land a combination but Munson avoids it well.
Munson throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Munson.
Munson tries to clinch up but Pumbleski circles away and keeps his distance.

Munson rushes Pumbleski and presses him up against the cage.
Pumbleski goes for a takedown attempt but Munson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Munson throws a nice head kick!
Munson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pumbleski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.
Pumbleski cracks Munson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pumbleski throws a poor cross that misses

and Munson counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pumbleski blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Munson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munson is pressed up against the cage. Pumbleski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Munson down to the mat. Munson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Munson lands with a slapping head kick.
Munson moves away from the strike by Pumbleski.
Munson tries to clinch up.
Pumbleski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munson clinches up with Pumbleski and pushes him back against the cage.
Pumbleski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Munson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Munson misses with a knee strike.
Munson misses with a body punch.
Munson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pumbleski avoids the damage to the body.
Pumbleski avoiding damage as Munson throws knees to the body.
Munson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pumbleski avoids the elbow strike from Munson, against the cage.
Munson prevents the takedown attempt.
Munson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Munson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pumbleski is defending well for now.
Munson lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Munson.
Munson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munson.
Munson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pumbleski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Munson rushes Pumbleski and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pumbleski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pumbleski blocks it with crossed arms.
Pumbleski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munson tries to work over Pumbleski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Munson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Munson defending well as Pumbleski loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pumbleski misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pumbleski misses with a straight right.
Pumbleski throws a jab when Munson was well out of range.
Munson moves out of range as Pumbleski strikes.
Pumbleski just misses with a punch to the body.

Munson gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Munson.
Munson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Munson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munson misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pumbleski is defending well for now.
Munson tries to work over Pumbleski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pumbleski avoids it.
Pumbleski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Munson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munson misses with a punch to the body.
Pumbleski is working for takedown but Munson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pumbleski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pumbleski has Munson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Munson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roy Munson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ican Pumbleski.
Munson crunches a lovely knee into Pumbleski's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Munson.
Munson scores with a shot to the side of Pumbleski's head.
Munson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson presses Pumbleski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pumbleski avoids it.
Munson crunches a lovely knee into Pumbleski's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson works on Pumbleski's body with a couple of short punches.
Munson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Munson lands a nice knee to the body.
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pumbleski's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munson.
Munson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pumbleski.
Munson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pumbleski's elbow.
Munson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pumbleski avoids it.
Munson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pumbleski managing to block the knees to the body from Munson.
Munson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Pumbleski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Munson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Munson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pumbleski avoids it.
Munson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pumbleski.
Munson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pumbleski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munson missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Munson.
Munson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munson lands an elbow inside that Pumbleski shrugs off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pumbleski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Munson lands an elbow that stopped Pumbleski in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pumbleski's elbow.
Munson lands an elbow inside.
Munson misses with a knee to the head.
Munson tries a body shot but Pumbleski blocks it.
Munson tries to throw a body punch but Pumbleski avoids it by throwing Munson back against the cage.
Pumbleski goes for a takedown attempt but Munson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pumbleski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pumbleski missing with a left hand there. Munson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pumbleski misses with a hook. Munson ducked under it nicely.
Munson wants to clinch up but Pumbleski keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Munson had his way with Ican Pumbleski in 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. And we move into the final round!

Pumbleski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pumbleski.
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pumbleski looks to land a right hand but Munson moved out of range.
Pumbleski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pumbleski blocks a head kick by Munson.
Munson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pumbleski throws a series of punches but Munson moves out of range.
Pumbleski swings away with a body shot that misses

and Munson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Munson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Munson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pumbleski.
Munson lands a knee to the body.
Munson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Munson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Munson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Munson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Munson lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Munson.
Munson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pumbleski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson lands a knee to the head.
Munson tries to throw a body punch but Pumbleski avoids it by throwing Munson back against the cage.
Munson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pumbleski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson is leaning against Pumbleski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pumbleski avoiding damage as Munson throws knees to the body.
Munson misses with an elbow strike.
Pumbleski can't get the takedown.
Munson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Munson.
Knees to the body from Munson.
Munson lands a damaging elbow.
Munson misses with a punch to the body.
Pumbleski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roy Munson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ican Pumbleski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munson. That's going to slow Pumbleski down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson lands a head shot.
Pumbleski blocks a head kick by Munson.
Pumbleski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munson takes one to the side of the head.
Munson tries to move into range but Pumbleski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pumbleski misses with a body shot.
Pumbleski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Munson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pumbleski can do to turn this around?
Munson lands a body shot.
Munson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pumbleski blocks a head kick by Munson.
Pumbleski misses with an uppercut. Munson saw that one coming.
Munson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Pumbleski misses.
Roy Munson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pumbleski misses with a combination
and Munson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munson.
Pumbleski slips a jab and a cross from Munson.
Munson works the jab nicely.
Munson staying out of range there.
A head kick from Munson lands but Pumbleski takes it in his stride.
Pumbleski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Munson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pumbleski's head.
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ican Pumbleski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munson misses with an uppercut. Pumbleski saw that one coming.
Munson scores with a nice strike.
Munson throws a sloppy head kick and Pumbleski moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Munson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Munson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Munson!
Roy Munson retains his heavyweight title!