PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tao Lofapotomomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy Aindreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lofapotomomo comes to the cage accompanied by Bridges Burned- The Expendables. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lofapotomomo
vs
Aindreas

178 cm
20
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tao Lofapotomomo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murphy Aindreas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aindreas keeps the fight on the outside.
Aindreas keeps the fight on the outside.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch but Aindreas moves out of range.
Lofapotomomo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Aindreas. No joy for Lofapotomomo on that attempt.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Lofapotomomo.
Aindreas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lofapotomomo is looking to clinch but Aindreas is avoiding it.
Lofapotomomo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lofapotomomo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Aindreas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aindreas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lofapotomomo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Aindreas counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tao Lofapotomomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lofapotomomo is breathing heavily.
Aindreas lands a jab to the head.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lofapotomomo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aindreas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Lofapotomomo is rocked!
Murphy Aindreas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lofapotomomo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aindreas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Lofapotomomo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aindreas stalks Lofapotomomo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lofapotomomo's face. Lofapotomomo staggers backwards, shaken.
Aindreas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lofapotomomo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aindreas is fending him off so far but Lofapotomomo persists. Nope, Aindreas circles away and we're back to standing.

Lofapotomomo tries to keep at a distance but Aindreas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aindreas wants a takedown but no success here.
Lofapotomomo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Lofapotomomo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lofapotomomo seems to have got his legs back now.
Aindreas is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lofapotomomo wants to free his trapped foot but Aindreas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aindreas is not content to let Lofapotomomo control the position.

Lofapotomomo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lofapotomomo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Lofapotomomo is working for a kimura but Aindreas is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch up but Aindreas circles away and keeps his distance.
Lofapotomomo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aindreas.
Lofapotomomo misses with a combination
and Aindreas counters with a one-two to the body.
Lofapotomomo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch but Aindreas moves away
enabling Aindreas to counter with a crisp jab.
Lofapotomomo doesn't manage to clinch there - Aindreas circles away.
Lofapotomomo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aindreas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Lofapotomomo or perhaps it was just good defense by Aindreas which made him look bad.
Lofapotomomo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aindreas lands a two punch combo.

Lofapotomomo forces Aindreas back against the cage and clinches.

Lofapotomomo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aindreas regains guard immediately.
Lofapotomomo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Lofapotomomo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aindreas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lofapotomomo has Aindreas in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lofapotomomo has a closed guard, preventing Aindreas from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murphy Aindreas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aindreas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aindreas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lofapotomomo misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Aindreas to counter with a crisp jab.
Lofapotomomo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aindreas's waist but Aindreas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lofapotomomo off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lofapotomomo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lofapotomomo looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tao Lofapotomomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lofapotomomo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aindreas's waist but Aindreas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lofapotomomo off to one side.
Lofapotomomo looks for a takedown but Aindreas sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofapotomomo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aindreas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aindreas!
Tao Lofapotomomo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aindreas keeps the fight on the outside.
Aindreas clobbers Lofapotomomo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aindreas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aindreas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aindreas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lofapotomomo swats away the attempt to clinch by Aindreas.
Aindreas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aindreas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Aindreas. No joy for Lofapotomomo on that attempt.
Aindreas throws a leg kick which misses Lofapotomomo's front leg but catches the back leg as Lofapotomomo tries to avoid it.
Lofapotomomo clinches but Aindreas breaks the clinch
and Aindreas counters with a straight right hand.
Lofapotomomo closes the distance and clinches up with Aindreas, looking for a takedown. Lofapotomomo pushes Aindreas against the cage but Aindreas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lofapotomomo shoots in but no luck this time.
Aindreas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aindreas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aindreas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Lofapotomomo darts in and clinches Aindreas up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lofapotomomo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lofapotomomo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lofapotomomo tries for a takedown but Aindreas manages to get underhooks.
Aindreas prevents the takedown attempt.
Aindreas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lofapotomomo looking for a takedown.
Aindreas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lofapotomomo has Aindreas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aindreas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Aindreas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lofapotomomo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lofapotomomo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aindreas swivels and escapes.

Lofapotomomo forces Aindreas back against the cage and clinches.
Lofapotomomo lands with a light punch inside.
Lofapotomomo wants a takedown.
Aindreas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aindreas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lofapotomomo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aindreas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lofapotomomo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aindreas as he avoids it easily.
Aindreas keeps the fight on the outside.
Lofapotomomo shoots in and drives through. Aindreas sprawls well.
Tao Lofapotomomo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aindreas throws a nice looking combination but Lofapotomomo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aindreas scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy Aindreas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lofapotomomo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lofapotomomo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aindreas is fending him off so far but Lofapotomomo persists. Nope, Aindreas circles away and we're back to standing.
Aindreas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lofapotomomo wants to clinch.
Lofapotomomo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lofapotomomo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aindreas counters with a nice body shot.
Aindreas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Aindreas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aindreas stalks Lofapotomomo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lofapotomomo's face. Lofapotomomo staggers backwards, shaken.
Lofapotomomo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lofapotomomo looks for a takedown but Aindreas sprawls well.
Lofapotomomo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aindreas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aindreas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lofapotomomo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aindreas circles away.
Lofapotomomo fails with the takedown.
Aindreas's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Aindreas duly obliges.
Lofapotomomo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aindreas swats away the attempt to clinch by Lofapotomomo.
Aindreas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aindreas lands a jab-cross combination.
Lofapotomomo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aindreas lands a two punch combo.
Aindreas swats away the attempt to clinch by Lofapotomomo.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch up
and Aindreas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murphy Aindreas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lofapotomomo throws an overhand right that lands on Aindreas's shoulder, as Aindreas tries to avoid the shot.
Lofapotomomo shoots in but Aindreas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lofapotomomo wants to clinch.
Aindreas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Aindreas.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch but Aindreas is having none of it.
Lofapotomomo is looking to clinch but Aindreas is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lofapotomomo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tao Lofapotomomo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aindreas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lofapotomomo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lofapotomomo closes the distance and clinches up with Aindreas, looking for a takedown. Lofapotomomo pushes Aindreas against the cage but Aindreas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aindreas throws a series of strikes that have Lofapotomomo backpedaling.
Lofapotomomo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lofapotomomo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lofapotomomo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lofapotomomo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lofapotomomo misses with a combination
and Aindreas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lofapotomomo thinking.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch up.
Aindreas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch up but Aindreas circles away and keeps his distance.
Aindreas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lofapotomomo fails with the takedown.
Lofapotomomo shoots in for a takedown but Aindreas shows good takedown defense.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch but Aindreas is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aindreas scores with a nice head shot.
Lofapotomomo has a takedown stuffed.
Aindreas works the jab nicely.
Lofapotomomo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lofapotomomo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aindreas's waist but Aindreas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lofapotomomo off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lofapotomomo.
Nice uppercut there from Aindreas.
Lofapotomomo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aindreas circles away.
Aindreas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aindreas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Aindreas.
Aindreas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lofapotomomo shoots in but Aindreas avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aindreas, right into the meat.
Lofapotomomo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aindreas as he avoids it easily.
Lofapotomomo is looking to clinch.
Aindreas stuffs the takedown attempt from Lofapotomomo. Lofapotomomo gets slowly back to his feet.
Lofapotomomo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aindreas is fending him off so far but Lofapotomomo persists. Nope, Aindreas circles away and we're back to standing.
Lofapotomomo fails with a takedown attempt.
Lofapotomomo moves in looking to clinch but Aindreas pushes him off.
Lofapotomomo closes the distance and clinches up with Aindreas, looking for a takedown. Lofapotomomo pushes Aindreas against the cage but Aindreas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lofapotomomo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Aindreas closes the distance and clinches.
Aindreas goes for a takedown attempt but Lofapotomomo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lofapotomomo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aindreas can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lofapotomomo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aindreas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lofapotomomo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lofapotomomo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aindreas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aindreas.
Aindreas throws a right hand that Lofapotomomo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lofapotomomo also avoids with ease.
Lofapotomomo tries to clinch up but Aindreas circles away and keeps his distance.
Lofapotomomo throws a leg kick
and Aindreas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lofapotomomo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aindreas with a hook.
Lofapotomomo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aindreas as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Aindreas catches Lofapotomomo right on the button with a cross.
Tao Lofapotomomo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lofapotomomo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aindreas counters with a left and a right that stings Lofapotomomo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy Aindreas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aindreas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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