PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Stumpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Murry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stumpp comes into the arena with Macabre - Werewolf Of Bedburg 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!

Stumpp
vs
Murry

165 cm
21
155 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Alpha Male
Perkele!

Alpha Male

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Stumpp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Murry!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stumpp throws a nice inside leg kick.

Murry drives through with a takedown into Stumpp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Stumpp is looking for a triangle but Murry pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Stumpp is looking for a triangle but Murry pushes his legs off easily.
Murry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy - UK. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Stumpp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stumpp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murry passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murry moves nicely into side control.

Murry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stumpp manages to get back to half guard.

Stumpp actively working from the bottom here.

Murry is looking for a kimura but Stumpp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murry to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stumpp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murry pulls his head out easily.
Stumpp is looking for a sweep. Murry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stumpp manages to get to full guard.

Murry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stumpp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murry has managed to get both his arms back between Stumpp's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stumpp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murry defends well.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stumpp working for a triangle but Murry defends it easily.

Stumpp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stumpp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murry defends it easily.

Murry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murry tries to free his leg and advance position but Stumpp is retaining full guard.
Stumpp trying to control the position.

Stumpp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stumpp is keeping the position for now.
Murry passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murry moves into full mount!
Stumpp wants to control but Murry is having none of it.

Murry moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stumpp has worked his arm free - good work by Stumpp!

Murry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stumpp, who protects the arm well.
Murry has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stumpp!
Stumpp tries to hold on but Murry postures up.
Stumpp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp is trying desperately to improve position.

Murry has hold of Stumpp's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stumpp manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stumpp is desperately trying to improve his position but Murry has a good base and remains in mount.
Murry pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Murry looking for a guillotine from mount but Stumpp is having none of it.

Murry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stumpp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stumpp bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Murry looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stumpp has picked Murry up and slammed him! Murry can't keep hold of the triangle and Stumpp manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Stumpp dominated that round.
That's time! Stumpp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stumpp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Murry dives in and scores a takedown into Stumpp's guard.
Stumpp keeping full guard, as Murry tries to pass.
Murry advances position into side control!
Stumpp is trying to control Murry's posture but Murry avoids it.
Murry has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Stumpp tries to lock up and control but Murry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murry wants to take Stumpp's back here but Stumpp is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Stumpp regains half guard.
Murry is pressing down on Stumpp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stumpp is holding on for now.

Stumpp actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp wants to control but Murry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murry is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murry wants to pass the guard but Stumpp is keeping the position.

Stumpp working for submissions but it's allowed Murry to get to half guard.
Murry is looking to pass Stumpp's guard but actually Stumpp recovers to full guard.
Murry tries to free his leg and advance position but Stumpp is retaining full guard.

Stumpp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murry is aware though and is defending well.

Stumpp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Stumpp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murry is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp seems keen to control Murry's posture.

Stumpp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murry wants to pass the guard but Stumpp is keeping the position.
Murry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Peter Stumpp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stumpp is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murry off and has taken his back!
Murry is in bad spot here.

Stumpp is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Murry defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Murry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stumpp has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Murry has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Murry manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stumpp's guard. Nice work there by Murry.
Murry tries to free his leg and advance position but Stumpp is retaining full guard.
Stumpp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Stumpp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murry defends it easily.

Stumpp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murry defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stumpp is keeping the position for now.
Murry postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stumpp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murry pushing down on Stumpp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stumpp wants to control but Murry is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Stumpp is defending against the submission attempts here by Murry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Stumpp dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Murry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Murry throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stumpp was covering up waiting for the punch and Murry finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stumpp working a defensive guard here.
Murry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stumpp swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stumpp is looking for a triangle but Murry pushes his legs off easily.
Stumpp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murry tries to free his leg and advance position but Stumpp is retaining full guard.

Stumpp is looking for a triangle but Murry pushes his legs off easily.

Murry is posturing up here but Stumpp has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Murry tries to roll out but it's too tight and Murry has to tap! Slick submission there by Stumpp!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Stumpp!
Peter Stumpp retains his featherweight title!
Peter Stumpp really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Alpha Male logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.