PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Murth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Jacksonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murth comes to the cage accompanied by Enemy. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Murth
vs
Jacksonville

180 cm
30
190 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

188 cm
23
200 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Murth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jacksonville!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksonville digs a good hook to Murth's body.
Jacksonville takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Jacksonville.
Jacksonville throws a right hand that misses
and Murth counters with a two punch combo.
Felix Jacksonville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacksonville jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Jacksonville closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murth's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jacksonville looks gassed!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jacksonville trying to control the position from guard on top but Murth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jacksonville passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacksonville.
Murth wants to get back to full guard.

Murth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Murth looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murth is looking for a sweep. Jacksonville is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jacksonville is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacksonville is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Jacksonville seems content to control.
Jacksonville is thwarting Murth's attempts to control the position.

Murth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murth trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacksonville wants to control but Murth is keeping him busy.
Murth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacksonville.

Murth looking for submissions off his back.
Murth is pressing down on Jacksonville's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jacksonville trying to control the position from guard on top but Murth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacksonville tries to free his leg and advance position but Murth is retaining full guard.

Murth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacksonville can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Murth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacksonville is aware though and is defending well.

Murth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacksonville gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murth is trying to keep Jacksonville in close.
Jacksonville in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murth tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksonville wants to control from the top but Murth keeps moving.
Jacksonville might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murth kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murth looking to control.

Murth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacksonville can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacksonville is one step ahead there.
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!
Murth trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacksonville looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Murth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jacksonville lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot lands for Jacksonville.
Murth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacksonville throws out the jab.
Jacksonville swinging wildly here.
Jacksonville lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacksonville tests Murth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Murth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Jacksonville drives through with a takedown into Murth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murth trying to keep a closed guard but Jacksonville is proving a slippery customer.
Jacksonville is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murth is on top in guard.
Murth trying to control but Jacksonville is working from the bottom.
Jacksonville has momentary wrist control but Murth slips an elbow through the middle.
Murth throwing strikes but missing.
Adam Murth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacksonville pulls Murth in close to his closed guard and prevents Murth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murth scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacksonville working for a triangle but Murth defends it easily.
Murth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murth landing with the ground and pound.
Jacksonville utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murth trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacksonville is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murth with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murth stands up over Jacksonville, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murth landing some decent shots from guard.
Murth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacksonville avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murth stands and throws Jacksonville's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murth slows the pace down.
Murth working the ground and pound from side control.
Murth cracks Jacksonville with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jacksonville is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murth working the head with strikes.
Murth working the head with strikes.
Murth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Murth is putting a hurting on Jacksonville here, landing some big shots from side control.

Murth is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacksonville is defending well.
Check out the look on Murth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murth scores with punches from side control.
Murth scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacksonville keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Murth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jacksonville scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Jacksonville, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacksonville misses with an uppercut. Murth saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Jacksonville.
Murth lands with a good body shot.
Murth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacksonville doesn't seem bothered though.

Jacksonville drives through with a takedown into guard.

Murth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Jacksonville got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacksonville has managed to get both his arms back between Murth's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Murth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacksonville gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacksonville takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murth has his foot on Jacksonville's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacksonville works his way back into a safe position though.
Murth working a defensive guard here.
Jacksonville is looking to work some ground and pound but Murth has wrist control.
Jacksonville must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murth 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.
Murth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jacksonville is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Murth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacksonville can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Murth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murth keeping moving, preventing Jacksonville from controlling successfully.
Murth trying to control the position.
Murth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacksonville looking to pass the guard.

Jacksonville has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Murth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jacksonville is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Murth pulls down on the head and he's put Jacksonville to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Murth!
Adam Murth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.