PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Zufall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zufall comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Sonne. McMurphy has chosen I own Golly God. as his entrance music. 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.

Zufall
vs
McMurphy

190 cm
28
219 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

181 cm
23
194 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hilo Nutrition

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rainer Zufall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall McMurphy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zufall swings for the body but McMurphy moves out of range.
McMurphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McMurphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McMurphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMurphy thuds a left hand into Zufall's body.
Zufall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zufall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMurphy.
Zufall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McMurphy throws a head kick that misses.
McMurphy tests Zufall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMurphy with a nice cross.
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!

Zufall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zufall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McMurphy's efforts to push away.
McMurphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zufall backwards.
McMurphy scores with a shot to the side of Zufall's head.
McMurphy has had enough of the clinch but Zufall keeps him there for the moment.
Zufall trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McMurphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McMurphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zufall misses with a knee to the head.
Zufall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zufall can't find room to land a body shot as McMurphy controls the action.

McMurphy breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from McMurphy.
McMurphy misses with an uppercut.
McMurphy misses with a straight right.
McMurphy misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Zufall.
McMurphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McMurphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randall McMurphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurphy ducks under a wild hook from Zufall.
McMurphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from McMurphy.
McMurphy throws the left hand but Zufall avoids the punch easily.
Zufall misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zufall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McMurphy pinned against the cage. McMurphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McMurphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Zufall.
Zufall scoring well with a low kick there.
Zufall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from McMurphy both land. Nice combination.
McMurphy throws a lazy head kick
and Zufall counters with a head kick. That will keep McMurphy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zufall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Zufall misses its intended target.
Zufall clobbers McMurphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zufall slips a straight right by McMurphy.
An inside leg kick from McMurphy misses.
Zufall throws a solid leg kick but McMurphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zufall.
McMurphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zufall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMurphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McMurphy misses the target.
McMurphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zufall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McMurphy.
Zufall slips under a jab.
McMurphy feints a jab promting Zufall to slip. McMurphy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zufall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McMurphy throws a head kick that misses.
Zufall lands a nice hook to McMurphy's body. McMurphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zufall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zufall misses with a combination
and McMurphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zufall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zufall fails with a takedown attempt.
McMurphy throws a chopping leg kick but Zufall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zufall throws a head kick that McMurphy semi-blocks.

It looks like Randall McMurphy has been cut.
Zufall avoids the body shot from McMurphy.
Zufall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McMurphy lands a right hook to the body.

Zufall moves into the clinch.
Zufall lands with a left to the head.
Zufall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMurphy is defending well for now.
Zufall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zufall misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from McMurphy as the two fighters clinch.
Zufall is breathing heavily.
Zufall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McMurphy blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from McMurphy.

McMurphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from McMurphy. Those never looked like landing.
McMurphy moves out of range of the body kick from Zufall.
McMurphy jabs Zufall right on the nose. Zufall blinks but takes it well.
Zufall misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall McMurphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randall McMurphy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

McMurphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

McMurphy drops Zufall with a beautiful combination! Zufall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McMurphy is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMurphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zufall manages to avoid it.
Zufall blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zufall. McMurphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMurphy throws a jab when Zufall was well out of range.
McMurphy slips a jab from Zufall.
McMurphy misses with a head kick.
Zufall moves away from the strike by McMurphy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McMurphy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McMurphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMurphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zufall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McMurphy throws a head kick that misses
and Zufall counters with a nice body kick.
Zufall throws out a loose jab but McMurphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Zufall slams his shin into McMurphy's torso.
McMurphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zufall but Zufall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from McMurphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from McMurphy as Zufall shoots in.
McMurphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zufall.
Zufall moves forwards but McMurphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zufall cracks McMurphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McMurphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zufall counters with a big head kick but McMurphy shrugs it off.
McMurphy swings for the body but Zufall moves out of range.
Zufall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McMurphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Zufall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McMurphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McMurphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McMurphy throws an overhand right that lands on Zufall's shoulder, as Zufall tries to avoid the shot.
McMurphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zufall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McMurphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zufall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMurphy misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zufall pushes McMurphy away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zufall misses with a low kick as McMurphy jumps back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zufall tries to clinch up but McMurphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Zufall cracks McMurphy with an open hand slap.
McMurphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Zufall drives through with a takedown into McMurphy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zufall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McMurphy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zufall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zufall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMurphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zufall is one step ahead there.
Zufall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rainer Zufall just wasn't active enough.
McMurphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McMurphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Zufall.
McMurphy wants to slow Zufall down by chopping away at his legs.
McMurphy throws a head kick but Zufall moves out of range.
McMurphy throws a head kick that misses.
Zufall tries to land a leg kick but McMurphy saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of McMurphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zufall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McMurphy pinned against the cage. McMurphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zufall ducks under a wild hook from McMurphy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zufall finds it's way round the side to connect with McMurphy's head.
Zufall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McMurphy connects with a high kick.
Zufall throws a body kick that misses.
McMurphy throws an overhand right that lands on Zufall's shoulder, as Zufall tries to avoid the shot.
McMurphy throws a series of strikes that have Zufall backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurphy throws a hook but Zufall avoids it easily.
McMurphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zufall at a distance.
Zufall avoids the body shot from McMurphy.
McMurphy misses with a wild body shot.
McMurphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zufall moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMurphy misses with a right hand
and Zufall counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zufall misses with a double jab.
McMurphy looks for the body kick but Zufall saw that one coming.
McMurphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zufall is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zufall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zufall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zufall throws a lazy right hand but McMurphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from McMurphy.
McMurphy lands a nice hook to Zufall's body. Zufall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zufall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zufall feints and then cracks McMurphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McMurphy down.
Zufall tries to clinch up but McMurphy circles away and keeps his distance.
McMurphy cracks Zufall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zufall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McMurphy is fending him off so far but Zufall persists. Nope, McMurphy circles away and we're back to standing.
McMurphy throws a jab when Zufall was well out of range.
McMurphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zufall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McMurphy lands a head shot.
No joy there for McMurphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMurphy misses with a wild body shot.
Zufall with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zufall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurphy manages to avoid it.
McMurphy punishes Zufall's body with a nice straight punch.
McMurphy throws a nice looking combination but Zufall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zufall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zufall tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Zufall misses.
Nice defenses there by Zufall.
A punch combination from Zufall misses.
McMurphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zufall lands a head kick. McMurphy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Zufall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMurphy connects with a right hand. Zufall shakes it off.
McMurphy misses with the combination.
Randall McMurphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zufall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randall McMurphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Zufall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zufall moves out of range of the body kick from McMurphy.
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!
A combination from McMurphy does no damage.
Jab, jab by McMurphy - just one landing.
Zufall takes one to the side of the head.
Zufall thumps McMurphy with a low kick.
Zufall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zufall throws a sloppy head kick and McMurphy moves out of range easily.
McMurphy misses with a head kick.
Zufall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zufall shoots in looking for a takedown but McMurphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zufall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McMurphy cracks Zufall with an open hand slap.
McMurphy throws a shot to the body.
McMurphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Zufall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zufall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zufall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zufall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice straight punches there by McMurphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMurphy.
Zufall lets loose with a powerful body kick. McMurphy will feel that in the morning.
Zufall takes a swing at McMurphy's ribcage but misses.
Zufall shoots in looking for a takedown. McMurphy tries to sprawl out of it but Zufall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McMurphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rainer Zufall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zufall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zufall needs to keep his hands up - McMurphy had a free shot at his head there.

Zufall gets a clinch.
McMurphy tries to break the clinch but Zufall is controlling the position.
Zufall misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMurphy is trying to force a seperation but Zufall has the dominant position.
McMurphy blocks a body shot from Zufall.
Rainer Zufall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zufall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zufall scores with a knee to the head.
Zufall taking a breather.
McMurphy cracks Zufall with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from McMurphy.
McMurphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zufall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zufall tries a body shot but McMurphy blocks it.
Zufall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McMurphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Zufall keeps control of McMurphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMurphy wants to break the clinch but can't.

McMurphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMurphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zufall.
McMurphy throws a nice looking combination but Zufall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMurphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zufall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall McMurphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McMurphy 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 Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall McMurphy!
A relieved looking Randall McMurphy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.