PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonesy McGuffin (ranked 2128 p4p, 4845 weight class) and Paddy Murphy (ranked 264 p4p, 478 weight class). Murphy has chosen Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McGuffin
vs
Murphy

182 cm
23
184
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
185
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonesy McGuffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and McGuffin moves out of range easily.
McGuffin cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuffin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
McGuffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murphy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McGuffin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuffin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuffin connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuffin looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
McGuffin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy defending well as McGuffin loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
McGuffin misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuffin lands a right hook to the body.
McGuffin lands a jab to the nose.

Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as McGuffin tries to tie him up.
McGuffin is trying to stall.
Murphy just leaning against McGuffin, taking a breather.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuffin blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuffin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuffin has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGuffin is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns McGuffin into the cage.
McGuffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuffin throws a head punch that misses.
McGuffin throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGuffin's efforts to push away.
McGuffin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from McGuffin fails to land.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but McGuffin blocks it.
McGuffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuffin stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuffin tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped McGuffin in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Jonesy McGuffin has been cut.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy looking to stall.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGuffin avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
McGuffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands a knee to the body.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGuffin misses with the head strike.
McGuffin throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGuffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
McGuffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
McGuffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuffin takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGuffin tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuffin blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
McGuffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Murphy has McGuffin pressed against the cage.
McGuffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped McGuffin in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
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!
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGuffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGuffin misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuffin lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuffin is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuffin blocking some punches.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but McGuffin blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonesy McGuffin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murphy wants to slow McGuffin down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuffin.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGuffin if he has to take too many more of those.
McGuffin avoids the body shot from Murphy.
McGuffin avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuffin.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuffin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but McGuffin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuffin lands a body shot.
A jab from McGuffin misses.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuffin misses with a straight right.
Both fighters circling a little - Murphy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuffin rather than just go for the knockout.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy misses with a head kick.

Murphy rushes McGuffin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuffin misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGuffin slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
McGuffin looking to stall.
McGuffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paddy Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGuffin's defenses.
Murphy working McGuffin over with knees to the body.
McGuffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy has McGuffin pressed against the cage, preventing McGuffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuffin wants to break free but Murphy has control.
McGuffin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuffin blocks a body shot from Murphy.
McGuffin misses with a punch to the body.
McGuffin is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
McGuffin lands an uppercut.
McGuffin tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuffin backwards.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGuffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuffin takes an elbow to the temple.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuffin avoids the damage to the body.
McGuffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Murphy lands an elbow just above McGuffin 's eye.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGuffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
McGuffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuffin tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from McGuffin fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGuffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
McGuffin taking a breather.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGuffin prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuffin backwards.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped McGuffin in his tracks for a moment.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuffin backwards.
McGuffin is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
McGuffin blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Murphy.

McGuffin is rocked!
McGuffin avoiding damage.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonesy McGuffin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McGuffin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuffin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuffin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from McGuffin does it's job there.
A big left from McGuffin misses.
McGuffin throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but McGuffin shakes him off and moves away.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuffin misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuffin doesn't seem bothered though.
Paddy Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuffin. That did some damage!
McGuffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGuffin throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuffin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy throws a hook but McGuffin blocks it.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuffin fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a high kick!
McGuffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from McGuffin. McGuffin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuffin has time to react.
McGuffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
McGuffin misses the shot to the body.
McGuffin throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into McGuffin's ribs.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. McGuffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuffin jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
Murphy tries to clinch but McGuffin moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McGuffin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy defending well as McGuffin loads up on a big left hand.
McGuffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuffin moves away.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Murphy.
McGuffin throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuffin moves away.
McGuffin moves out of range as Murphy throws a body kick.
Murphy jabs McGuffin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
McGuffin lands with a good body shot.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuffin moves out of range as Murphy throws a body kick.
McGuffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuffin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy is looking to clinch but McGuffin is avoiding it.
McGuffin looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
McGuffin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
McGuffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuffin misses with a wild combination.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuffin looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. McGuffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuffin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuffin manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuffin, as that shot connected.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Jonesy McGuffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
McGuffin is looking to counter punch.

Murphy darts in and clinches McGuffin up against the cage.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuffin.
Paddy Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuffin avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paddy Murphy.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Paddy Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.