PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murphy Aindreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogie Ogilthorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Aindreas
vs
Ogilthorpe

194 cm
19
174 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murphy Aindreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogie Ogilthorpe!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Aindreas does no damage.
A shot to de liver by Ogilthorpe. Beautiful body shot.
Aindreas checks a low kick from Ogilthorpe.
Ogilthorpe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aindreas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ogilthorpe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ogilthorpe.
Ogilthorpe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aindreas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ogilthorpe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ogilthorpe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aindreas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ogilthorpe throws a sloppy head kick and Aindreas moves out of range easily.
Ogie Ogilthorpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ogilthorpe.
Ogilthorpe misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ogilthorpe.
Aindreas blocks a head kick by Ogilthorpe.
A head kick misses from Ogilthorpe.
Ogilthorpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Aindreas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ogilthorpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ogilthorpe looks gassed!
Ogilthorpe misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Aindreas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ogilthorpe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ogilthorpe tries to clinch up but Aindreas circles away and keeps his distance.
Aindreas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aindreas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aindreas.

It looks like Ogie Ogilthorpe has been cut.
Ogilthorpe misses with an uppercut.
Ogilthorpe throws a leg kick but Aindreas moved away.
Aindreas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aindreas scores with a one two! Ogilthorpe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aindreas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ogilthorpe misses with a looping right.
Ogilthorpe throws a combination that misses
and Aindreas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ogilthorpe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aindreas tries to bum rush Ogilthorpe with a series of wild strikes but Ogilthorpe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Aindreas scores with a four punch combination!
Ogilthorpe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aindreas misses with a wild combination.
Ogilthorpe tries to clinch but Aindreas moves away
and Aindreas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Ogilthorpe takes the fight into the clinch.
Aindreas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ogilthorpe smiles and moves away.
Ogilthorpe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ogilthorpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Ogilthorpe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ogilthorpe, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aindreas stuns Ogilthorpe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ogilthorpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ogilthorpe tries to close the distance and clinch but Aindreas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aindreas is looking to wear down Ogilthorpe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ogilthorpe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ogilthorpe.
Ogilthorpe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aindreas lands a nice shot that snaps Ogilthorpe's head back.
Aindreas with a jab.
Aindreas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ogilthorpe tries to clinch
and Aindreas counters with a left and a right that stings Ogilthorpe.
Ogilthorpe lands a head kick. Aindreas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ogilthorpe throws a leg kick which misses Aindreas's front leg but catches the back leg as Aindreas tries to avoid it.
Ogilthorpe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aindreas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aindreas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Aindreas tries a head kick but it misses.
Ogilthorpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogilthorpe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ogilthorpe tries to clinch there but Aindreas circles away.
Ogilthorpe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ogilthorpe throws a head kick but Aindreas moves out of range.
Ogilthorpe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aindreas thuds his right hand into Ogilthorpe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aindreas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ogilthorpe clinches but Aindreas breaks the clinch
and Aindreas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ogilthorpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ogilthorpe throws a head kick but Aindreas moves out of range.
A left and a right from Aindreas both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murphy Aindreas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ogie Ogilthorpe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aindreas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ogilthorpe throws a head kick that misses.
Aindreas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aindreas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aindreas lands with a cross.
Ogilthorpe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ogilthorpe!
Aindreas keeps the fight on the outside.
Ogilthorpe throws a head kick but Aindreas moves out of range.
Ogilthorpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aindreas misses with the combination.
Ogilthorpe is breathing heavily.
Aindreas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ogilthorpe on the side of the head.
Ogilthorpe walks into a straight right hand from Aindreas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aindreas thuds his right hand into Ogilthorpe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aindreas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ogilthorpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Aindreas clinches with his opponent.
Aindreas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aindreas has Ogilthorpe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ogilthorpe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ogilthorpe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aindreas blocks it with crossed arms.

Ogilthorpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aindreas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aindreas misses with a few strikes there.
Aindreas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ogilthorpe closes the distance looking to clinch

and Aindreas moves into the clinch.

Ogilthorpe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ogilthorpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Aindreas.
Ogilthorpe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aindreas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ogilthorpe thinking.
Ogilthorpe throws a sloppy head kick and Aindreas moves out of range easily.
Ogilthorpe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aindreas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy Aindreas is winning the standup battle so far.
Aindreas blocks a head kick by Ogilthorpe.
Aindreas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ogilthorpe. Ogilthorpe obviously looking to wear him down.
Ogilthorpe misses with a kick to the body.
Ogilthorpe tries to clinch but Aindreas is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aindreas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aindreas scores with a three punch combo!

Ogilthorpe drives through and clinches with Aindreas against the cage.

Ogilthorpe breaks from the clinch.
Ogilthorpe misses the jab.

Ogilthorpe instigates a clinch.
Aindreas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogilthorpe tries to land knees in the clinch but Aindreas avoids the damage to the body.

Ogilthorpe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ogilthorpe misses with a combination
and Aindreas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy Aindreas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ogilthorpe tries to clinch but Aindreas moves away
and Aindreas counters with a straight right hand.
Aindreas works over Ogilthorpe's head and body with a nice combination.
Aindreas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aindreas fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aindreas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ogilthorpe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aindreas is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Aindreas.
Aindreas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aindreas lands a jab to the head.
Aindreas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ogilthorpe throws a combination that misses
and Aindreas counters with a one-two to the body.
Ogilthorpe misses with a double jab
and Aindreas counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogilthorpe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ogilthorpe throws a sloppy head kick and Aindreas moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Aindreas.
Ogilthorpe throws a sloppy head kick and Aindreas moves out of range easily.
Ogilthorpe throws a combination that misses
and Aindreas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aindreas scores with a decent looking hook.
Ogilthorpe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aindreas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Aindreas blocks a head kick by Ogilthorpe.
Aindreas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aindreas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ogilthorpe tries to clinch but Aindreas moves away
and Aindreas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aindreas lunges at Ogilthorpe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ogilthorpe's hand.
Ogilthorpe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murphy Aindreas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ogie Ogilthorpe's cut.
That's time! Aindreas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ogilthorpe lands with a kick to the temple. Aindreas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ogilthorpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aindreas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aindreas lands a two punch combo.
Ogilthorpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Aindreas throws a push kick but Ogilthorpe slaps the foot to one side.
Aindreas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ogilthorpe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aindreas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aindreas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Aindreas pushes Ogilthorpe up against the cage in a clinch.
Aindreas is trying to break free.
Aindreas can't break the clinch.
Ogilthorpe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ogilthorpe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Aindreas jumps into guard, dragging Ogilthorpe to the mat.

Aindreas kicks Ogilthorpe off and gets to his feet.
Aindreas tries to bum rush Ogilthorpe with a series of wild strikes but Ogilthorpe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogilthorpe scores with a kick to the body.
Aindreas swats away the attempt to clinch by Ogilthorpe.
Ogilthorpe dodges the punch combination from Aindreas.
Aindreas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ogilthorpe throws a sloppy head kick
letting Aindreas counter with a right hand.
Ogilthorpe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ogilthorpe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aindreas.
Aindreas connects with a looping right hand.
Ogilthorpe misses with a two punch combination.
Ogilthorpe misses with a head kick.
Aindreas avoids the head kick by Ogilthorpe.
A punch combination from Ogilthorpe misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Aindreas.
Aindreas throws a head kick but Ogilthorpe moves out of range.
Aindreas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Aindreas.
Aindreas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ogilthorpe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aindreas counters with a nice body shot.

Ogilthorpe clinches up against the cage.
Ogilthorpe misses with a knee strike.
Aindreas tries to break the clinch but Ogilthorpe is controlling the position.
Ogilthorpe throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Aindreas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ogilthorpe throws a head kick that Aindreas semi-blocks.
Ogilthorpe throws a nice head kick!
Ogilthorpe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aindreas counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aindreas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aindreas lands the left hand.
Ogilthorpe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aindreas works over Ogilthorpe's head and body with a nice combination.
Aindreas throws a lazy body kick
and Ogilthorpe counters with a leg kick.
Ogilthorpe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ogilthorpe misses with a head kick.
Ogilthorpe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ogilthorpe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aindreas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aindreas is looking to clinch but Ogilthorpe is avoiding it.
Ogilthorpe misses with a body kick.
Ogilthorpe fails to land with a series of punches.
Aindreas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ogilthorpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ogilthorpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aindreas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aindreas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogilthorpe misses with a double jab
and Aindreas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aindreas avoids the head kick by Ogilthorpe.
Aindreas misses with a few strikes there.
Aindreas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aindreas.
Aindreas moves out of range of the leg kick from Ogilthorpe.
Aindreas throws a nice looking combination but Ogilthorpe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ogilthorpe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aindreas counters with a nice body shot.
Ogilthorpe throws a right and a left that Aindreas avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Aindreas misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ogilthorpe throws a sloppy head kick and Aindreas moves out of range easily.
Ogilthorpe throws a sloppy head kick and Aindreas moves out of range easily.
Ogilthorpe misses with a head kick.
Ogie Ogilthorpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ogilthorpe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy Aindreas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aindreas, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy Aindreas!