PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bamboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McMurdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bamboni might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ice Ice Baby. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bamboni
vs
McMurdoch

167 cm
27
145 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
142 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Bamboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank McMurdoch!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamboni takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Bamboni gets a takedown into half guard.
McMurdoch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bamboni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bamboni's back!
McMurdoch misses with a punch to the head.
Bamboni covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bamboni tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McMurdoch lands with some strikes.
Bamboni can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMurdoch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McMurdoch wants to control the pace but Bamboni is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurdoch prevents Bamboni from getting the reversal.
McMurdoch is landing with some decent strikes but Bamboni is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by McMurdoch.
Bamboni is working to get back to half guard.
Bamboni in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McMurdoch misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bamboni tries to reverse the position but McMurdoch maintains control.
McMurdoch throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The referee warns Bamboni that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McMurdoch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMurdoch with shots to the head and body - Bamboni looks very uncomfortable down there.
McMurdoch landing strikes from the mount.
Bamboni tries to hold on but McMurdoch postures up.
Bamboni sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, McMurdoch seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McMurdoch wants to free his trapped foot but Bamboni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bamboni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMurdoch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMurdoch's back!
McMurdoch wants to escape the position.
McMurdoch staying busy and making it hard for Bamboni to control.
McMurdoch trying to control the action but Bamboni just sinks the hooks in.
McMurdoch covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bamboni gets his hands free as McMurdoch looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni is trying to stick to McMurdoch's back but McMurdoch is turning into Bamboni. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bamboni's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McMurdoch.
McMurdoch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McMurdoch stopping the sweep attempt from Bamboni.
McMurdoch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bamboni keeping moving, preventing McMurdoch from controlling successfully.

Bamboni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McMurdoch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McMurdoch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McMurdoch trying to control but Bamboni is working from the bottom.
Bamboni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McMurdoch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMurdoch wants to hold on but Bamboni pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bamboni looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bamboni trying to control but McMurdoch is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMurdoch tries to lock up and control but Bamboni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank McMurdoch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bamboni looks to land a body kick but McMurdoch moved away.
McMurdoch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McMurdoch checks a low kick from Bamboni.
McMurdoch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as McMurdoch blocks the low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McMurdoch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McMurdoch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McMurdoch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bamboni slips a jab from McMurdoch.
Bamboni misses with an attempted mid kick.
McMurdoch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bamboni's sensitive parts.
Bamboni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bamboni clinches up against the cage.
McMurdoch can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboni controls the action.
Bamboni lands a knee to the body.
Bamboni lands an elbow that stopped McMurdoch in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, McMurdoch throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McMurdoch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch trying to control the position but instead, Bamboni has worked for underhooks and has pushed McMurdoch into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurdoch misses with a body punch.
McMurdoch landing some nice looking knees to the body.

McMurdoch breaks from the clinch.
Frank McMurdoch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMurdoch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bamboni shoots in and drives through. McMurdoch sprawls well.
McMurdoch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bamboni's hands.
Bamboni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McMurdoch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMurdoch misses with a head kick.
Bamboni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMurdoch leaves Bamboni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McMurdoch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Tony Bamboni has been cut.
Frank McMurdoch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurdoch misses with a hook.
McMurdoch scores with a jab to the head.
McMurdoch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bamboni.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bamboni. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McMurdoch misses its intended target.
McMurdoch misses with a body shot.
Bamboni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bamboni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frank McMurdoch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurdoch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Bamboni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bamboni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McMurdoch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McMurdoch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bamboni connects with a solid leg kick.
McMurdoch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bamboni.
McMurdoch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bamboni.
McMurdoch misses with a head kick.
Bamboni moves out of range as McMurdoch strikes.
Bamboni misses with a head kick.
McMurdoch blocks a head kick by Bamboni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch jabs Bamboni right on the nose. Bamboni blinks but takes it well.
Bamboni moves away from the strike by McMurdoch.
Bamboni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMurdoch misses with a looping left.
McMurdoch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McMurdoch lands a jab.
Bamboni looks for a takedown but McMurdoch sprawls well.
Bamboni moves out of range as McMurdoch strikes.
Bamboni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McMurdoch as he jumps to the side.
McMurdoch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMurdoch lands with a hook. Bamboni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bamboni moves forwards but McMurdoch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McMurdoch moves out of range of the body kick.
McMurdoch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch connects with an inside leg kick.
Tony Bamboni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bamboni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McMurdoch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McMurdoch tests Bamboni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMurdoch connects with a single shot there.
Bamboni blocks a jab.
A left lands for McMurdoch.
McMurdoch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bamboni is able to avoid easily.
McMurdoch throws a hook but Bamboni avoids it easily.
Bamboni fails with the takedown.
McMurdoch misses with a straight right.
McMurdoch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bamboni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McMurdoch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMurdoch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McMurdoch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank McMurdoch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Bamboni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McMurdoch lands a jab to Bamboni's midsection.
Bamboni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McMurdoch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bamboni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMurdoch misses with a few strikes there.
McMurdoch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McMurdoch lands a nice looking body shot.
McMurdoch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bamboni at a distance.
McMurdoch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMurdoch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bamboni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McMurdoch lands a jab to the nose.
Bamboni tries to close the distance and clinch but McMurdoch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McMurdoch misses with a wild body shot.
Bamboni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McMurdoch sizes up Bamboni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McMurdoch misses with a looping left.
Donk. McMurdoch catches Bamboni right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurdoch thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboni slips a jab from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch moves out of range of the body kick.
McMurdoch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMurdoch works Bamboni's body with a nice hook.
McMurdoch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McMurdoch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bamboni on the side of the head.
McMurdoch scores with a decent looking hook.
McMurdoch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McMurdoch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bamboni walks into a straight right hand from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch with a nice cross.
McMurdoch scores with a body shot.
Bamboni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bamboni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McMurdoch throws a low kick, looking for Bamboni's leg but Bamboni calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMurdoch misses with a hook to the body
and Bamboni counters with a nice low kick that buckles McMurdoch's knee momentarily.
McMurdoch lands a body shot.
McMurdoch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Bamboni shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McMurdoch's guard.
McMurdoch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bamboni.
Bamboni forces his way into half guard.
Bamboni tries to pass the half guard into mount. McMurdoch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bamboni with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McMurdoch is looking to improve his position.
Bamboni is just content to waste time from the top position. McMurdoch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboni is stalling in the full guard.

McMurdoch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bamboni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bamboni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tony Bamboni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamboni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMurdoch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frank McMurdoch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McMurdoch keeping moving, preventing Bamboni from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch is pulling down on Bamboni's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboni wants to control from the top but McMurdoch keeps moving.
Frank McMurdoch has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Bamboni just wasn't active enough.
McMurdoch misses with a hook. Bamboni ducked under it nicely.
McMurdoch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bamboni throws a leg kick but McMurdoch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bamboni throws a head kick that misses.
McMurdoch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bamboni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McMurdoch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank McMurdoch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMurdoch 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank McMurdoch!
Frank McMurdoch really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Undead clothing. All items 10$ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.