PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scruffy Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up to Boston by Dropkick Murphy's. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murphy
vs
Allen

194 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scruffy Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Allen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Allen as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allen avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Allen avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Allen checks the leg kick.

Allen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Allen working the head and body with strikes.
Allen landing a few strikes.
Allen cracks Murphy with a big right hand but Murphy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Murphy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murphy tries to get out of the position.
Allen lands some shots froms side control.
Murphy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allen on the ground.
Allen working the head and body with strikes.

Murphy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Allen working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy taking a bit of punishment here - Allen scoring with strikes.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allen lands some shots froms side control.
Murphy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Allen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Allen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Allen is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Allen lands some shots froms side control.
Allen working the ground and pound from side control.
Allen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Allen is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Murphy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Allen grinds an elbow into Murphy's temple.
Allen moves into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to improve his position but Allen isn't that keen on the idea.
Murphy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy can't escape the position.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Allen scoring with strikes but Murphy is staying in there.
Allen lands a heavy elbow.
Murphy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Murphy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Allen.
Allen unloads with some shots from mount but Murphy bucks and avoids them well.
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Allen trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Murphy missing with punches from the bottom.
Allen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Allen wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
Murphy throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Murphy pushes Allen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Allen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
Allen tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Allen prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Jake Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allen pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murphy has hold of Allen's hands but Allen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Allen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murphy tries to kick Allen off but Allen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy punching from the bottom.
Allen is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Allen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Allen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Allen connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Allen connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Allen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Allen working Murphy over with strikes.
Allen throws a strike but Murphy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Allen is having none of it.
Allen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Allen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Allen lands a nice forearm strike.
Allen lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Allen cracks Murphy with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Allen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Murphy is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Allen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Allen!