PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murder has chosen God Save the Queen as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

RunningRabbit
vs
Murder

179 cm
23
195 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
193 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Syndicate Drugs
[JMFC] 160!

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith RunningRabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Murder!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RunningRabbit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
RunningRabbit throws a jab but it's blocked by Murder.
Murder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and RunningRabbit is able to avoid easily.
RunningRabbit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
RunningRabbit misses with a straight left.

RunningRabbit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murder did well to prevent RunningRabbit getting side control.
RunningRabbit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
RunningRabbit thows a huge punch but Murder dodges it nicely.
RunningRabbit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
RunningRabbit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
RunningRabbit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
RunningRabbit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
RunningRabbit prevents Murder from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murder looks to land a body kick but RunningRabbit moved away.

RunningRabbit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murder did well to prevent RunningRabbit getting side control.
Murder regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from RunningRabbit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit trying to control but Murder is working from the bottom.
RunningRabbit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
RunningRabbit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murder wants to sweep but no luck.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut lands for RunningRabbit. That snapped Murder's head back.
RunningRabbit lands with a right hand.
RunningRabbit misses with an uppercut. Murder saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by RunningRabbit as he connects with a hook.
RunningRabbit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder ducks under a wild hook from RunningRabbit.
Murder lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by RunningRabbit.
Murder lands a right hook to the body.
Murder tries to land a leg kick but RunningRabbit saw it coming and moves away.
Murder scores with a push kick.
Murder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from RunningRabbit.
Murder moves away from the strike by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit misses with a hook.
RunningRabbit scores with a jab.
RunningRabbit misses the jab.
RunningRabbit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
RunningRabbit moves out of range as Murder strikes.
RunningRabbit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
RunningRabbit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murder. Murder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
RunningRabbit looks to throw the jab but Murder is out of range.
Murder throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

RunningRabbit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
RunningRabbit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
RunningRabbit throwing strikes but missing.
RunningRabbit with a flurry of punches that miss.
RunningRabbit thows a big elbow that misses.
RunningRabbit postures up in Murder's guard and throws a big left but Murder blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as RunningRabbit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit throwing strikes from guard but Murder blocks nicely.
Murder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with RunningRabbit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
RunningRabbit looks to land a combination but Murder avoids it well.
RunningRabbit shoots in looking for a takedown. Murder tries to sprawl out of it but RunningRabbit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
RunningRabbit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder lands with a hook. RunningRabbit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A good leg kick by Murder.
Murder lands with a nice body punch.
RunningRabbit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from RunningRabbit.
Murder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murder moves away.
RunningRabbit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.

RunningRabbit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Murder is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murder blocking the ground and pound attempt from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit thows a huge punch but Murder dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keith RunningRabbit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Murder misses with a low kick.
RunningRabbit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
RunningRabbit throws the left hand but Murder avoids the punch easily.
Murder wants to clinch up but RunningRabbit keeps it at a distance.
Murder throws a leg kick but RunningRabbit moved away.
RunningRabbit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murder.
RunningRabbit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
RunningRabbit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Murder misses.
RunningRabbit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
RunningRabbit looks to throw the jab but Murder is out of range.
Murder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RunningRabbit misses with a few strikes there.
Murder slips under a jab from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit throws a head kick but Murder moves out of range.
Murder works the jab nicely.
RunningRabbit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murder.
RunningRabbit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murder defends it nicely.
RunningRabbit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murder moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murder darts in and clinches RunningRabbit up against the cage.

RunningRabbit is trying to trip Murder. He has hold of a leg but Murder is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. RunningRabbit persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
RunningRabbit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
RunningRabbit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
RunningRabbit wants to control from the top but Murder keeps moving.
Murder has momentary wrist control but RunningRabbit slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murder is on top in guard.
Murder preventing the sweep.
RunningRabbit is trying to keep Murder in close.
Murder preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit is working hard here to advance position.
Murder is stalling in the full guard.
Murder won't allow RunningRabbit to sweep him here.
Murder wants to control from the top but RunningRabbit keeps moving.
Murder wants to stand but RunningRabbit is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murder is breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murder throws out a leg kick but RunningRabbit moves out of range and Murder only half commits.
Murder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
RunningRabbit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
RunningRabbit checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit misses with a leg kick.
RunningRabbit avoids the body shot from Murder.
RunningRabbit misses with a hook.
RunningRabbit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
RunningRabbit tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Murder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Murder moves into range and clinches up with RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit lands a hook that snaps the head of Murder backwards.
RunningRabbit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murder pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith RunningRabbit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from RunningRabbit.
Jack Murder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murder throws an overhand right that lands on RunningRabbit's shoulder, as RunningRabbit tries to avoid the shot.

RunningRabbit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
RunningRabbit scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks RunningRabbit politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. RunningRabbit prefers to stall for the moment though.
RunningRabbit is working Murder over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit wants to control but Murder is keeping him busy.
RunningRabbit tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
RunningRabbit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by RunningRabbit.
Murder parries the strikes from RunningRabbit easily there. RunningRabbit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Murder to escape.
RunningRabbit landing a few strikes.
An elbow from RunningRabbit crashes against the mat.
Murder taking a bit of punishment here - RunningRabbit scoring with strikes.
Murder can't do much from the bottom here.
RunningRabbit is putting a hurting on Murder here, landing some big shots from side control.
RunningRabbit lands a nice forearm strike.
RunningRabbit throws an elbow but Murder slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith RunningRabbit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Murder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murder wants it to stay on the feet.

Murder gets caught flat footed, as RunningRabbit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Keith RunningRabbit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
RunningRabbit throwing strikes but missing.
Murder keeping moving, preventing RunningRabbit from controlling successfully.

RunningRabbit has gone for a leg lock! Murder slips out almost immediately though and dives into RunningRabbit's guard.
Murder wanted to stand there but RunningRabbit had control of the position.
Murder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RunningRabbit trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
RunningRabbit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murder!
RunningRabbit lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Murder defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit unloading with bombs!
Murder tries to hold on but RunningRabbit pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RunningRabbit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jack Murder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Murder?
RunningRabbit lands a big shot there that rocks Murder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
RunningRabbit throwing strikes here but Murder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Murder working to try and regain half guard.
RunningRabbit lands a heavy elbow.
Murder wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
RunningRabbit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RunningRabbit looking to finish Murder with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murder!
Keith RunningRabbit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
RunningRabbit looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Murder for as long as he can get away with.
RunningRabbit trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four 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.
RunningRabbit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
RunningRabbit postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Murder looks a forlorn figure.

RunningRabbit looking for a guillotine from mount but Murder is having none of it.
RunningRabbit looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith RunningRabbit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for RunningRabbit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith RunningRabbit!