PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wake Me Up. Munster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Munsters Theme. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Herman Munster enters the cage!

Cortez
vs
Munster

183 cm
28
219 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

192 cm
29
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Machine Fight Gear

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herman Munster!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Cortez.

Cortez drives through with a takedown into Munster's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cortez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez won't allow Munster to get back to his feet.
Munster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Munster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cortez manages to get himself to full guard.

Munster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez looking for a sweep. Not yet Cortez, not yet.
Munster postures up and lands a big shot to Cortez's brow.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Munster tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munster keeps trying to improve his position.
Cortez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cortez seems keen to control Munster's posture.
Munster landing some decent shots from guard.
Munster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Munster throwing strikes but missing.

Cortez working for a triangle but Munster defends it easily.

That's two 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.
Munster wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez keeping full guard, as Munster tries to pass.
Cortez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Munster passes Cortez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Munster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Munster lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cortez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Munster scores with a couple of nice shots.

It looks like Rafael Cortez has been cut.
Munster is trying to control. Cortez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Munster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cortez defends it well.

Munster is working for a kimura but Cortez is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Munster there.
Munster throws a strike but Cortez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Munster scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munster trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cortez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Munster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.

Munster tries for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munster trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Munster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Cortez's cut.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Munster lands a head kick!
Munster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortez is looking to counter punch.

Cortez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Cortez wants to work for an arm triangle but Munster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Munster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munster.
Munster pulls Cortez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munster wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment.
Munster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Munster is retaining full guard.
Munster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cortez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Munster's guard.
Munster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munster is looking to improve his position.
Cortez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Cortez is trying to work for a kimura but Munster is defending well.
Munster is pressing down on Cortez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munster trying to control the position.
Herman Munster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez being controlled here momentarily.
Munster looking to control.

Munster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cortez throws a big right hand that misses.
Munster pulls Cortez in close to his closed guard and prevents Cortez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Munster is trying to control the position but Cortez postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cortez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Munster throws up his legs and catches Cortez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Cortez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Munster! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Herman Munster!
Herman Munster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.