PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ascension Bjj Expert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ascension Bjj Expert enters the cage!

Murphy
vs
Bjj Expert

178 cm
25
156 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

170 cm
31
155 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corbin Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ascension Bjj Expert!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj Expert throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Bjj Expert looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.

Bjj Expert tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bjj Expert fails to land.
Murphy wants to stall.
Bjj Expert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Bjj Expert is blocking nicely.
Bjj Expert is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bjj Expert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bjj Expert tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bjj Expert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Corbin Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ascension Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy wants to stall.

Bjj Expert jumps guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bjj Expert keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Bjj Expert controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Bjj Expert is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Corbin Murphy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Bjj Expert moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Bjj Expert closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Bjj Expert pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bjj Expert.

Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjj Expert tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bjj Expert throws a strike aimed at the side of Murphy's head but Murphy avoids it well.

Bjj Expert is trying to get an arm triangle but Murphy is defending well.
Bjj Expert tries to score with some ground and pound. Murphy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Bjj Expert works to advance to full mount. Murphy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bjj Expert thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
A nice elbow there by Bjj Expert.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjj Expert looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Bjj Expert there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bjj Expert throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bjj Expert throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert content just to control the position here.
Bjj Expert is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murphy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjj Expert landing strikes from the mount.
Bjj Expert throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Bjj Expert there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bjj Expert connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bjj Expert thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Murphy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bjj Expert tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bjj Expert looking to finish Murphy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murphy!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bjj Expert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjj Expert is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ascension Bjj Expert 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.

A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Bjj Expert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
Bjj Expert misses with a takedown
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy throws a hook but Bjj Expert blocks it.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bjj Expert fails with a takedown attempt.
Corbin Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ascension Bjj Expert.

Bjj Expert gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Bjj Expert crashes against the mat.
Bjj Expert landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Murphy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy not doing much here.
Bjj Expert is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bjj Expert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj Expert is doing well to control the position and prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.
Ascension Bjj Expert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bjj Expert tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.

Bjj Expert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjj Expert is holding on to half guard well.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Bjj Expert is working away.
Bjj Expert trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Murphy manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bjj Expert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bjj Expert is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murphy avoids the attempt from Bjj Expert to control.
Bjj Expert regains half guard.
Bjj Expert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjj Expert.

Bjj Expert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Bjj Expert tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bjj Expert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bjj Expert tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bjj Expert working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Bjj Expert.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bjj Expert keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murphy 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.

Corbin Murphy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice defenses there by Bjj Expert.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bjj Expert is able to avoid easily.
Bjj Expert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bjj Expert off to one side.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjj Expert thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Bjj Expert avoids it well.
Bjj Expert shoots in but no luck this time.
Bjj Expert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ascension Bjj Expert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bjj Expert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Bjj Expert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bjj Expert fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Corbin Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ascension Bjj Expert.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjj Expert was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Bjj Expert defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Bjj Expert tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Bjj Expert shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Bjj Expert shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Murphy leaves Bjj Expert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Bjj Expert closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bjj Expert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bjj Expert trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bjj Expert content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Bjj Expert controlling him for the moment.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ascension Bjj Expert hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bjj Expert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bjj Expert throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Bjj Expert moved out of range nicely.
Murphy misses with a leg kick
enabling Bjj Expert to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Bjj Expert with that takedown attempt.
Bjj Expert fails with the takedown.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert fails with the takedown.
Bjj Expert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bjj Expert fails with a takedown attempt.

Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bjj Expert, pushing him back against the cage.
Bjj Expert tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Bjj Expert back against the cage.
Bjj Expert prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Bjj Expert throws an elbow that misses.
Bjj Expert landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.

It looks like Ascension Bjj Expert has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjj Expert controls his hands.
Bjj Expert has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bjj Expert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bjj Expert lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Bjj Expert tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bjj Expert scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjj Expert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Corbin Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bjj Expert trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Corbin Murphy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ascension Bjj Expert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bjj Expert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bjj Expert.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy cracks Bjj Expert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bjj Expert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bjj Expert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.

Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Bjj Expert is blocking nicely.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bjj Expert is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Corbin Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ascension Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Bjj Expert looking to stall.
A short right from Murphy.
Bjj Expert jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bjj Expert misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bjj Expert's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bjj Expert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bjj Expert fails to land.
Bjj Expert has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bjj Expert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.

Murphy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bjj Expert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murphy to the mat. Murphy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bjj Expert is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bjj Expert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy can't keep his opponent in guard - Bjj Expert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjj Expert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Murphy trying to hold on to Bjj Expert's head to control him but Bjj Expert postures up.
Bjj Expert is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murphy is concentrating on defense, preventing Bjj Expert from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj Expert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjj Expert wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murphy wants to control but Bjj Expert is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Corbin Murphy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bjj Expert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Bjj Expert fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy stuffs the takedown attempt from Bjj Expert. Bjj Expert gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjj Expert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Murphy

and Bjj Expert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard.
Bjj Expert looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjj Expert is keeping the position for now.
Bjj Expert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bjj Expert bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjj Expert postures up.
Bjj Expert's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bjj Expert trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ascension Bjj Expert dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ascension Bjj Expert's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert fails with a takedown attempt.
Bjj Expert fails to land the takedown.
Corbin Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ascension Bjj Expert.
Murphy lands a head kick!
Bjj Expert gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Bjj Expert off balance momentarily.
Bjj Expert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bjj Expert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bjj Expert is in Murphy's guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Bjj Expert from controlling successfully.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bjj Expert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjj Expert postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Bjj Expert trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjj Expert wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Bjj Expert trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bjj Expert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bjj Expert really felt that one!
Bjj Expert tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Bjj Expert.

Murphy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bjj Expert to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bjj Expert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bjj Expert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Bjj Expert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Bjj Expert from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to keep Bjj Expert in close.
Bjj Expert wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Bjj Expert might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murphy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ascension Bjj Expert hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bjj Expert shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Bjj Expert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bjj Expert shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bjj Expert makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murphy really felt that one!
Corbin Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bjj Expert shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bjj Expert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bjj Expert.
Bjj Expert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Bjj Expert gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Bjj Expert avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bjj Expert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bjj Expert wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ascension Bjj Expert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bjj Expert has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ascension Bjj Expert!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ascension Bjj Expert!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ascension Bjj Expert!

Ascension Bjj Expert wins by unanimous decision!
Ascension Bjj Expert is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ascension Bjj Expert thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.