PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

jones
vs
Murder

160 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
130 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Attliction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Murder!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Murder!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Murder is looking to get to half guard.
jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
You get the feeling that Murder really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Murder working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murder on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murder is looking to escape.
jones prevents Murder from getting the reversal.
Murder looks gassed!
jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murder is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murder's face.
jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murder's face.
jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.

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.
Murder is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
jones controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murder tries to reverse the position but jones maintains control.
Murder sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Murder tries to kick jones off but jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Murder kicks jones off and gets back to his feet.
Murder misses with a double jab.

jones has Murder up against the cage in a clinch.
Murder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murder tries to break the clinch but jones is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones is working for takedown but Murder is calmly controlling the position for now.
jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Murder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Murder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Murder decides to stand up, so the ref orders jones to his feet.
Murder throws a right hand that jones ducks under and follows up with a left that jones also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jones throws a nice looking combination but Murder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murder doesn't succeed with the takedown

and jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Murder!
Murder is looking to improve his position but jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Murder is trying to reverse the position but instead jones has taken his back - oops!
jones throwing damaging strikes from the back! Murder could be in trouble here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder covers up after that shot from jones.
Murder controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

jones looking to break Murder's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Murder remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Can Murder hold on?! jones is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Murder doesn't escape.
jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Murder is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jones is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
jones punishes Murder with strikes from the back mount.
jones controlling the position well here. Murder rolled but jones kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Murder throws a nice head kick!
jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

jones instigates a clinch.
Murder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but jones has him pressed against the cage.
Murder can't break the clinch.

jones decides to pull guard.
jones wants to sweep here but Murder controlling him for the moment.
jones trying to keep a closed guard but Murder is proving a slippery customer.
Murder stopping the sweep attempt from jones.

jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

jones manages to break the clinch.

jones moves into the clinch successfully.

jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murder is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
jones passes to side control.
Murder tries to bench press jones off him but jones keeps the position.

jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murder, who protects the arm well.
Murder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Murder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take jones's back!
Johnny jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murder cracks jones with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing jones from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

jones is rocked!
Murder connects with a big shot to the side of jones's head.
Oh jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
You can see the frustration on jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
jones is working hard here to advance position.
Murder is working the ground and pound. Can jones escape?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
jones is covering up but some of the strikes from Murder are getting through and doing damage.
jones is taking damage to the body and head.
jones grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Murder lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
jones covers up after that shot from Murder.
jones has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Will Murder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
jones rolls, trying to escape but Murder keeps control of the position.
Murder lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Murder lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

Murder looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Murder working for a choke but jones is defending well.
jones tries to roll but Murder sticks to his back.
Murder looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Murder lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Murder looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Murder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Murder avoiding jones 's attempts to control his hands.
Murder lands punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Can jones hold on?! Murder is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Murder lands strikes to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murder is not going to allow jones to sit and survive in this position.
Murder lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Murder lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Murder.

Murder looking for the choke but no joy.
jones rolls, trying to escape but Murder keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murder gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Murder. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
jones has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Murder.
Murder is working the ground and pound. Can jones escape?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Murder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Murder falls off balance throwing a combination
and jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murder misses with a series of wild punches.
Murder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murder misses with a wild combination.
Murder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murder misses with a few strikes there.
Murder misses with a takedown attempt - jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
jones slips a jab and a cross from Murder.
Murder throws a series of punches but jones moves out of range.
Murder misses with a two punch combination.
jones dodges the punch combination from Murder.
Murder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
jones blocks a head kick by Murder.
Murder tries to clinch there but jones circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steve Murder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murder tries to clinch up but jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Murder fails to land with a series of punches.
Murder throws a nice looking combination but jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murder throws a series of punches but jones avoids them all with ease.
Murder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
jones avoids the head kick by Murder.
Murder tries to bum rush jones with a series of wild strikes but jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murder throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Murder misses.
Murder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by jones.
Murder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from jones as Murder shoots in.
Johnny jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Murder.
jones avoids the head kick by Murder.
A jab from Murder misses.
Murder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A punch combination from Murder misses.
Murder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with jones but jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murder throws a right and a left that jones avoids nicely.
Johnny jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. jones tries to avoid it but Murder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag jones to the ground. jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murder misses with the combination.
Murder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murder closes the distance and clinches up with jones, looking for a takedown. Murder pushes jones against the cage but jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
jones dodges the punch combination from Murder.
Murder throws a right hand that jones ducks under and follows up with a left that jones also avoids with ease.
Murder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murder fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. jones tries to avoid it but Murder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag jones to the ground. jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murder throws out the jab.
Murder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murder misses with a two punch combination.
Murder tries for a takedown but jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murder slow jab from jones misses its intended target.
Murder fails to land with a series of punches.
Murder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by jones.
Murder throws a jab but it's blocked by jones.
jones stuffs the takedown.
jones moves out of range as Murder strikes.
jones seems to have got his legs back now.
jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murder looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by jones.

jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murder regains guard.
jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murder wants to stand but jones is controlling the position.
Murder throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Murder is trying to control the position but jones postures up.
Murder wants to stand up but jones is controlling him.

jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now jones has Murder in his guard.
jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murder is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny jones!