PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Gluhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Murray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Murray
vs
Gluhov

193 cm
20
233 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
243 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Gluhov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray tries to clinch there but Gluhov circles away.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gluhov tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gluhov to the ground. Gluhov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josh Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray tries to clinch but Gluhov is having none of it.
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gluhov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gluhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Gluhov blocks the leg kick.
Gluhov is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Gluhov as Murray shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gluhov closes the distance and clinches.
Murray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gluhov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Gluhov landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gluhov stalling against the cage.
Knees to the body from Gluhov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhov lands a knee to the body.
Murray takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gluhov lands an elbow just above Murray 's eye.
Gluhov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gluhov with a knee to the head.

It looks like Josh Murray has been cut.
Gluhov working Murray over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray takes an elbow to the temple.

Gluhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gluhov stuffs the takedown attempt from Murray. Murray gets slowly back to his feet.
Gluhov closes the distance and clinches up with Murray, looking for a takedown. Gluhov pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gluhov misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Murray or perhaps it was just good defense by Gluhov which made him look bad.

Murray tries to keep at a distance but Gluhov has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov crunches a lovely knee into Murray's ribcage.
Gluhov connects with a knee to the head.
Gluhov landing knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gluhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gluhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Murray won't want to take too many of those.
Murray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gluhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gluhov'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.
Murray takes an elbow to the temple.
Gluhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Gluhov manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gluhov avoiding damage.
Gluhov crunches a lovely knee into Murray's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov with a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Gluhov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gluhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gluhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Murray won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gluhov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gluhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murray tries to stall but Gluhov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Gluhov moves into range and clinches up with Murray.

Gluhov breaks from the clinch.

Gluhov takes the fight into the clinch.
Gluhov managing to block the knees to the body from Murray.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to stall but Gluhov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gluhov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murray takes a shot to the head.
Gluhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gluhov is trying to maintain a safe position but Murray gets an underhook and turns Gluhov into the cage.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gluhov tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gluhov avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the cage.
Murray fails to pull guard.
Murray is trying to drag Gluhov to the mat but Gluhov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gluhov working Murray over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Gluhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Murray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gluhov avoids a kick to the body.
Gluhov throws a head kick that misses.

Gluhov moves into the clinch.
Gluhov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Konstantin Gluhov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gluhov obliges.
Gluhov slows down the pace here.
Gluhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Gluhov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Gluhov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Murray throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murray trying to control but Gluhov postures up.

Murray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gluhov pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhov is thwarting Murray's attempts to control the position.
Gluhov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murray is trying to stand up here but Gluhov is controlling him well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick by Murray misses

and Gluhov moves into the clinch.
Gluhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gluhov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murray taking a breather.
Gluhov can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gluhov crunches a lovely knee into Murray's ribcage.
Gluhov working Murray over with knees to the body.
Gluhov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Gluhov.
Gluhov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murray.
Gluhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Murray leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Murray gets control of Gluhov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murray will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murray controls Gluhov momentarily but Gluhov frees himself.

Gluhov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gluhov tries to clinch up
and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gluhov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Murray counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gluhov.
Gluhov'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.
Murray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gluhov prevents it.
Gluhov'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.
Murray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gluhov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gluhov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Gluhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh Murray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gluhov instigates a clinch.
Gluhov lands an elbow just above Murray 's eye.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside that Murray shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gluhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Murray stalling in the clinch but Gluhov improves position.
Gluhov avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
Murray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gluhov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gluhov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murray.
Murray throws a body kick that misses.
Gluhov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murray doesn't seem bothered though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gluhov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray jumps guard but Gluhov stands there with Murray around his waist. Murray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Gluhov breaks from the clinch.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gluhov clinches up against the cage.
Gluhov lands a knee to the body.
Gluhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Murray won't want to take too many of those.
Gluhov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gluhov lands an elbow inside.
Gluhov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gluhov lands a nice knee to the body.
Gluhov scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov leaning against his opponent.
Murray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gluhov smiles and moves away.
Gluhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Gluhov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gluhov prevents the takedown attempt.
Gluhov'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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gluhov.
Gluhov lands an elbow inside.
Murray can't get the takedown.
Gluhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murray breaks the clinch.
Gluhov stuffs the takedown.
Murray closes the distance but Gluhov moves to the side

and Gluhov moves into the clinch.
Murray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gluhov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gluhov.
Gluhov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murray looking to stall.
Gluhov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murray's efforts to push away.
Gluhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gluhov slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray tries to pull guard but Gluhov holds him up against the cage and eventually Murray drops back down to his feet.
Konstantin Gluhov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gluhov slows down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gluhov throws an elbow but misses.
Murray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gluhov smiles and moves away.
Murray closes the distance but Gluhov moves to the side

and Gluhov counters by moving into the clinch.
Murray tries to break free but Gluhov pushes him back against the cage.
Murray tries for a takedown but Gluhov manages to get underhooks.
Murray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gluhov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Josh Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gluhov obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Gluhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gluhov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Gluhov!