PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Powers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Murphy
vs
Powers

189 cm
22
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Charles Murphy has been cut.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Powers missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powers misses with the combination.
A jab from Powers misses.
Powers fails to land with a series of punches.
Powers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Powers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powers looks gassed!
Powers throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Max Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Powers tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Powers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powers throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy slips a jab from Powers.
Powers misses with a two punch combination.

Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Murphy has gone for a leg lock! Powers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Murphy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Powers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Murphy is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Murphy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Powers escapes and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Powers prevents Murphy from escaping the position.
Powers wants to stand but Murphy is controlling his arm.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Powers stands up and beckons Murphy to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Powers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Murphy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Powers misses with a double jab.
Powers throws a one two combo.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Powers.
Max Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powers throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers which made him look bad.
Powers misses with the combination.

Powers gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Powers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Murphy, into his guard.
Powers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Murphy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Powers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Murphy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Powers's back instead.

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.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.

Murphy working for the choke.

Powers defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to get up but he can't break Murphy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murphy has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.

Murphy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Powers stacks Murphy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Powers!
Murphy tries to buck Powers off but Powers is having none of it.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Murphy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Powers does no damage.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Powers as he jumps to the side.
Powers swinging wilding here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Powers!
Powers cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Powers throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Powers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Powers shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Powers does no damage.
Powers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Powers stuffs the takedown.
Powers scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Powers.
Powers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Powers's guard.

Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Powers's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murphy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Powers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Murphy has Powers in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Powers is posturing up here but Murphy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Powers tries to roll out but it's too tight and Powers has to tap! Slick submission there by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Murphy!