PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gonzalez
vs
Murphy

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corbin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Omar Gonzalez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Omar Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corbin Murphy.
Gonzalez throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gonzalez really felt that one!
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzalez. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Murphy closes the distance and clinches.

Murphy jumps guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.

Murphy is working an open guard so Gonzalez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murphy instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzalez into the ropes.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gonzalez after a bit of a struggle.

Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonzalez dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
Gonzalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.

Murphy rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the ropes.

Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Gonzalez is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Gonzalez's guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Murphy stops Gonzalez from standing up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Murphy trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Gonzalez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Gonzalez in a clinch.

Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gonzalez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gonzalez passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy pushes Gonzalez off looking to stand but Gonzalez dives back in and keeps control.

Gonzalez stands up and beckons Murphy to join him on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice looking body kick.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Murphy against the ropes but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.

Murphy rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the ropes.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murphy.

Murphy decides to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murphy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking to control.

Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.

Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzalez won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Corbin Murphy was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Murphy clinches up against the ropes.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Murphy forces Gonzalez back against the ropes and clinches.

Murphy breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez defends it nicely.
Omar Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corbin Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Murphy instigates a clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omar Gonzalez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omar Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gonzalez if he has to take too many more of those.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Omar Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corbin Murphy.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Corbin Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.

Gonzalez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gonzalez is in Murphy's guard.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Corbin Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Omar Gonzalez just wasn't active enough.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Gonzalez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Omar Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy lands a head kick. Gonzalez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the ropes. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.

Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gonzalez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy shoots in but Gonzalez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
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!
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.

Gonzalez tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez prevents the takedown attempt.

Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Gonzalez misses
and Murphy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gonzalez really felt that one!
Murphy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Murphy lands with a nice combination. Gonzalez backs away looking to recover.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.

Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
Murphy taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.

Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a body kick that stops Gonzalez in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Gonzalez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Murphy moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez has him pressed against the ropes.
Murphy is looking to control Gonzalez's arms but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy avoiding damage as Gonzalez throws knees to the body.

Murphy breaks the clinch.
Omar Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corbin Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Gonzalez down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!

Corbin Murphy wins by unanimous decision!