PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Kaato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Warrior's Code. Kaato is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Twista - Adrenaline Rush. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Iso Kaato will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Murphy
vs
Kaato

175 cm
22
210 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
218 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iso Kaato!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kaato taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Murphy.
Kaato struggling a bit here.
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Murphy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Murphy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kaato works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Murphy prevents Kaato from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Kaato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaato tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Kaato is defending the position.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kaato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Murphy pushing down on Kaato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Kaato is working away.
Kaato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murphy's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is really stuck here.
Kaato is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Murphy tries to roll but Kaato sticks to his back.
Kaato is trying to stick to Murphy's back but Murphy is turning into Kaato. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kaato's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Murphy.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Kaato defending well.
Murphy throwing shots but Kaato is blocking nicely.
Kaato is doing well to control the position and prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy working Kaato over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Kaato is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Kaato counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaato.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaato scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Kaato tries to tie him up.
Kaato can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy is trying to push Kaato away but Kaato has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Kaato effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaato as Murphy tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaato.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy is looking to control Kaato's arms but Kaato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Kaato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kaato.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murphy wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaato lands an uppercut.
Kaato throws a head punch that misses.
Kaato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaato has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
A body shot lands from Kaato.
Still in the clinch, Kaato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaato taking a breather.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Kaato keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaato as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Kaato throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy wants to stall.
Kaato is trying to stall.
Kaato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy just leaning against Kaato, taking a breather.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaato is keeping busy.
Kaato misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaato.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kaato misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy wants a takedown.

Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaato moves away.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Kaato sprawls well.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Kaato counters with a straight right hand.
Kaato misses with a low kick.
Kaato throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaato is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Kaato tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Kaato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaato scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kaato wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Kaato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy tried to score with a low kick but Kaato checks it.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Kaato moves his leg out of the way.
Kaato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaato throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaato.
A low kick from Murphy misses
and Kaato counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iso Kaato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy 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.
Kaato connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Kaato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaato as he jumps to the side.

Kaato moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Kaato.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaato lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy tries to stall but Kaato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy avoiding damage.
Murphy is trying to drag Kaato to the mat but Kaato just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaato scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaato lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaato.
Kaato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaato gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaato scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Kaato misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kaato fails to land.
Murphy wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Kaato.
Kaato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaato scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaato lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaato gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Kaato is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaato lands with a right to the head.
Kaato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaato is trying to stall.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy stalls.
Kaato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaato scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaato misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Kaato lands with a light punch inside.
Iso Kaato seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaato digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Kaato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Kaato throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Still in the clinch, Kaato scores with a nice short uppercut.

Murphy is rocked!
A short right from Kaato on the inside.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaato lands a right hand.
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!
Kaato drops Murphy with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Murphy is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iso Kaato!
Iso Kaato is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Iso Kaato thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.