PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KJ Wassermann (ranked 906 p4p, 2477 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 122 p4p, 308 weight class). The key to victory for KJ Wassermann has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wassermann
vs
Murphy

179 cm
26
157
8 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
165
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Beachside Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KJ Wassermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy slips under a jab from Wassermann.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wassermann.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wassermann.
Wassermann sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Wassermann avoids it this time.
Wassermann looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Wassermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wassermann.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Wassermann swings widly with a right hand

and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Wassermann fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Wassermann keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy stops Wassermann from standing up.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wassermann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Wassermann is working away.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Wassermann won't allow it.

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.

Murphy is working for a kimura but Wassermann is defending it quite comfortably.
Wassermann is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him
Murphy is trying to control. Wassermann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Murphy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wassermann could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Murphy has cracked it and Wassermann is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Murphy!