PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddison Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Manuel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddison Murphy's chin.

Murphy
vs
Manuel

187 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

172 cm
20
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddison Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Manuel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.

Manuel 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. Manuel is in Murphy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Murphy is working an open guard so Manuel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Manuel wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Manuel.

Manuel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.

Manuel pulls guard effortlessly.

Manuel has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manuel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy stops Manuel from standing up.
Manuel is pulling down on Murphy's head. It's preventing any offense from Murphy, at least for the moment.
Manuel is trying to keep Murphy in close.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Justin Manuel wasn't active enough on the ground.

Manuel moves into the clinch successfully.
Manuel tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Manuel controls his hands.

Manuel manages to break the clinch.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuel lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Eddison Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Manuel.
Manuel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Manuel shows good takedown defense.
Manuel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Manuel persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.

Manuel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Manuel gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manuel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manuel on the ground.

Manuel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Manuel wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manuel lands with a nice body punch.
Manuel lands a body shot.
Manuel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manuel staying out of range there.

Manuel has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel looking for a takedown.
Manuel misses with a knee to the head.
Manuel is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manuel smiles and moves away.
Manuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manuel tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.

Manuel rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Manuel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murphy wants to clinch up but Manuel keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manuel is defended easily by Murphy.
Manuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manuel misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manuel shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manuel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eddison Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Manuel.
Manuel fails to land the takedown.
Eddison Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.

Manuel clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Manuel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manuel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Murphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Manuel can't do much from the bottom here.
Manuel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murphy off and has taken his back!
Manuel is not going to allow Murphy to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Murphy right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Manuel manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Murphy fending off the submission attempt from Manuel.
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!
Manuel controlling well, preventing Murphy from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy covers up after that shot from Manuel.
Manuel missing with punches from the back.

Manuel has managed to slip his arm under Murphy's chin. This could be all over... yep, Murphy is tapping out! Submission win for Manuel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Manuel!