PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Murphy
vs
Pablo

150 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bart Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Pablo or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy which made him look bad.
Murphy checks a low kick from Pablo.
Pablo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Pablo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Pablo.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pablo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pablo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Pablo.
Pablo swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.

Pablo tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pablo blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Pablo jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pablo's guard.

Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murphy tries to stand but Pablo is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pablo wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Pablo trying to control the position.

Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Pablo had control of the position.
Murphy preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murphy is looking to clinch.

Pablo gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Pablo is looking for a takedown.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Pablo has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Pablo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pablo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pablo is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pablo looks winded!
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Pablo's ribcage. Pablo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pablo.
Murphy is leaning against Pablo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is looking for a takedown.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy digs a right hand into Pablo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pablo's gas tank.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Pablo avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Pablo avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Pablo avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Murphy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy is leaning against Pablo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Murphy works on Pablo's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pablo or not.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pablo.
Pablo is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pablo fails to pull guard.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Murphy dominated that 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.

Murphy is looking to clinch but Pablo is avoiding it.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pablo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pablo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Pablo looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.

Murphy rushes Pablo and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pablo wants a takedown.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pablo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Joe Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Pablo.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pablo's elbow.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy digs a right hand into Pablo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pablo's gas tank.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Joe Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pablo can do to turn this around?
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Pablo blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pablo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Pablo's ribcage. Pablo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pablo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pablo controls his hands.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pablo controls his hands.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pablo controls his hands.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy pushes Pablo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pablo's elbow.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy digs a right hand into Pablo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pablo's gas tank.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Pablo's ribcage. Pablo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pablo's elbow.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Pablo's ribcage. Pablo let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy pushes Pablo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pablo blocks a body shot from Murphy.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pablo is looking for a takedown.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy works on Pablo's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Pablo prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pablo's elbow.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Pablo is looking for a takedown.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Murphy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Pablo's ribcage. Pablo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pablo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy is leaning against Pablo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pablo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pablo or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pablo blocks a body shot from Murphy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Murphy dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pablo, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pablo or not.
Pablo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Murphy pushes Pablo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy digs a right hand into Pablo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pablo's gas tank.
Pablo jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pablo blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Murphy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Pablo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pablo blocks a body shot from Murphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Pablo's ribcage. Pablo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Pablo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joe Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Pablo.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Murphy pushes Pablo up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pablo controls his hands.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Pablo goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Murphy clinches.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pablo controls his hands.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Pablo.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pablo blocks it.
Pablo tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Pablo blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pablo blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy presses Pablo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy presses Pablo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Pablo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Pablo is looking for a takedown.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pablo controls his hands.
Murphy tries to work over Pablo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pablo's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Pablo wants a takedown but no success here.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Pablo is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy pushes Pablo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Pablo's ribcage. Pablo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Pablo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Pablo controls the action.
Bart Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo can't get the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Murphy!
Joe Murphy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Bart Pablo had this to say: 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.