PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergay Goncharov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Goncharov
vs
Murphy

174 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergay Goncharov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Murphy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
No luck for Goncharov with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goncharov.

Goncharov gets a double leg takedown into Murphy's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goncharov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goncharov throwing strikes but missing.
Goncharov throwing strikes but missing.
Goncharov is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Goncharov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goncharov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goncharov defends well.
Goncharov is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Goncharov stops Murphy from standing up.

Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncharov stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncharov distracts Murphy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goncharov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goncharov!
Murphy breaks from Goncharov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goncharov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goncharov is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncharov is working hard here to advance position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goncharov looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 working Goncharov over with strikes.
Goncharov is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goncharov gets full guard.
Goncharov looking for a sweep. Not yet Goncharov, not yet.
Murphy trying to control but Goncharov is working from the bottom.
Murphy controlling from the top position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alan Murphy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Goncharov dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Goncharov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergay Goncharov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murphy pushes Goncharov up against the cage in a clinch.
Goncharov wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goncharov has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goncharov goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goncharov defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Goncharov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goncharov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goncharov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.

Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Goncharov throwing strikes but missing.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goncharov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncharov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Goncharov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy looks winded!
Goncharov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Goncharov scoring with some ground and pound.
Goncharov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goncharov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goncharov scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Goncharov postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goncharov is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goncharov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goncharov distracts Murphy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goncharov is working Murphy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergay Goncharov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Goncharov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goncharov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goncharov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goncharov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goncharov chips away with some ground and pound.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goncharov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sergay Goncharov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goncharov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Goncharov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goncharov distracts Murphy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Goncharov defends easily.
Goncharov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Goncharov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goncharov has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncharov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Goncharov is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goncharov lands a couple of digs.

Murphy is rocked!
Goncharov stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Goncharov finish him?

Goncharov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goncharov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murphy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Goncharov scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncharov lands a strong strike to the head of Murphy. That's dazed him! Goncharov looking to finish here. Murphy is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Goncharov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergay Goncharov!
Sergay Goncharov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.