FIGHT PILGRIM.

MARK MUNOZ // CHRIS LEBEN

Round 1

Munoz scores an early takedown. Did he ever really consider standing in the pocket with Leben? Chants of “Leben” but all the while Munoz controls the action as well as his opponent. The Crippler gets Munoz down to the mat but doesn’t succeed, or necessarily try to keep him down. But quickly slams his opponent for a second time.

Bombs away from both guys in the closing minute and both appear to have conceded some damage, telegraphing their punches and Leben already showing signs of his zombie-ish offense.

Round 2

More control from the Filipino Wrecking Machine for the first part of the round. Some threats from Leben of course but it all looked like it could be over when a time-out was called to inspect the gruesome cut over Leben’s left eye.

The doc let things slide until the end of the round, but boos rang out when the Crippler’s corner threw in the towel before the third – Leben complained that he was struggling to see clearly.

A disappointed and disrespectful crowd but the humble Munoz moves into real title contention and goes on record to say that he deserves to face the Spider. Questions will be asked later tonight at the post-fight press conference.