PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julz The Jackal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Jackal comes into the arena with The Jackal blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

The Jackal
vs
McMurphy

187 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julz The Jackal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randall McMurphy!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurphy tries to clinch up but The Jackal circles away and keeps his distance.
McMurphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from The Jackal.

McMurphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Jackal's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McMurphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Jackal blocking the ground and pound attempt from McMurphy.
The Jackal wants to improve his position but McMurphy is controlling well.
The Jackal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McMurphy on the ground.
McMurphy controlling the action here.

McMurphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Jackal sees it coming and defends easily.
The Jackal wants to improve his position but McMurphy is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy is trying to control. The Jackal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

McMurphy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for The Jackal to stand up.
McMurphy throws a body kick that misses.

McMurphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McMurphy grinds an elbow into The Jackal's temple.
You can see the frustration on The Jackal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

McMurphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Jackal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy lands some shots froms side control.
The Jackal is trying to escape the position but McMurphy is controlling the position.
The Jackal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Jackal tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Jackal keeps working.
McMurphy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down The Jackal's shoulder. That is not cool.

McMurphy decides to stand back up. McMurphy steps back and let's The Jackal get back to his feet.

McMurphy clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Jackal has McMurphy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Jackal pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McMurphy tumbling to the mat - The Jackal dives into McMurphy's guard.
The Jackal trying to control but McMurphy is working from the bottom.
McMurphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Jackal manages to get himself to full guard.
McMurphy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McMurphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McMurphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Jackal wants to control the position but McMurphy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McMurphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McMurphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Jackal is trying to get back to full guard.
The Jackal is staying active underneath McMurphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Jackal won't allow McMurphy to pass to mount.
McMurphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall McMurphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McMurphy misses with a takedown attempt - The Jackal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McMurphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

McMurphy shoots in and gets a takedown into The Jackal's guard.
The Jackal looking for a sweep. Not yet The Jackal, not yet.
McMurphy wants to control from the top but The Jackal keeps moving.
The Jackal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McMurphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McMurphy won't allow The Jackal to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Randall McMurphy was stalling too much, according to the referee.

McMurphy gets a double leg takedown into The Jackal's guard.

McMurphy gets to his feet - The Jackal follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMurphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Jackal tries to clinch but McMurphy moves out of range.
McMurphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Jackal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McMurphy is looking to clinch but The Jackal is avoiding it.
The Jackal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McMurphy.
The Jackal tries to close the distance and clinch up but McMurphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Jackal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Jackal - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy looks to land a combination. The Jackal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Jackal throws a head kick that misses.
McMurphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Jackal circles away.
Julz The Jackal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall McMurphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Jackal shoots in looking for a takedown but McMurphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Jackal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Jackal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Jackal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McMurphy is fending him off so far but The Jackal persists. Nope, McMurphy circles away and we're back to standing.

McMurphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Jackal, pushing him back against the cage.

McMurphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Julz The Jackal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Jackal avoids the head kick by McMurphy.
McMurphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

McMurphy shoots in and bounces The Jackal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McMurphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

McMurphy darts in and clinches The Jackal up against the cage.
The Jackal is trying to break the clinch but McMurphy is controlling him.
The Jackal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McMurphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
McMurphy slowing the pace effectively.
McMurphy is trying to break free.

McMurphy breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Jackal misses with a takedown attempt

and McMurphy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McMurphy.
McMurphy passes The Jackal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMurphy is taking a breather. The Jackal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McMurphy lands a nice short elbow.
McMurphy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The Jackal shoots for a double leg takedown but McMurphy sprawls well. He's pushed The Jackal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McMurphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Jackal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McMurphy somewhat.
McMurphy shoots for a takedown but The Jackal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Jackal throws a sloppy head kick and McMurphy moves out of range easily.

McMurphy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McMurphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McMurphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from McMurphy as The Jackal shoots in.
McMurphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McMurphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Jackal circles away.
Julz The Jackal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall McMurphy.
The Jackal closes the distance looking to clinch

and McMurphy moves into the clinch.
McMurphy has The Jackal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Jackal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

McMurphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMurphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Jackal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Jackal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McMurphy closes the distance and pushes The Jackal back into the cage.

McMurphy has The Jackal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McMurphy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending The Jackal tumbling to the mat - McMurphy dives into The Jackal's guard.
The Jackal is striking from the bottom but McMurphy uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Jackal tries to kick McMurphy off but McMurphy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McMurphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McMurphy working over The Jackal with some ground and pound. The Jackal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Jackal wants to get back to full guard.

McMurphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Jackal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McMurphy.
The Jackal is trying to get back to full guard.
McMurphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McMurphy escapes and gets back to his feet.
McMurphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Jackal is fending him off so far but McMurphy persists. Nope, The Jackal circles away and we're back to standing.
The Jackal fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from McMurphy as The Jackal shoots in.
Julz The Jackal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randall McMurphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

McMurphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Jackal napping and manages to drive through into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall McMurphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMurphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall McMurphy!