PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by KO muzik. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Callahan
vs
Murray

200 cm
26
222 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

190 cm
33
218 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Callahan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray digs a good body shot into Callahan's ribs.
Callahan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Callahan connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Callahan.
Callahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Callahan blocks a jab.
Murray on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Callahan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Callahan.
Nice defenses there by Callahan.
Murray cracks Callahan with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Callahan misses the target.
Murray takes a swing at Callahan's ribcage but misses.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
Murray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murray is defended easily by Callahan.
Murray checks a leg kick.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray throws a shot to the body.
Murray has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Callahan lands a high kick!
Murray scores with a jab to the head.
Callahan pushes Murray away with a front kick.
Callahan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Callahan scrambles back to his feet.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callahan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab from Callahan.
Callahan throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Callahan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Callahan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Callahan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Callahan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Callahan avoids the body shot from Murray.
Callahan scores with a spinning back kick!
Murray defending well as Callahan loads up on a big left hand.
Callahan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Murray counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murray.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Callahan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murray.

Murray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Callahan keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Callahan's head.
Callahan is trying to keep Murray in close.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Murray distracts Callahan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Callahan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
Callahan keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Murray is looking to work some ground and pound but Callahan has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan wants to stand up but Murray is controlling him.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Callahan trying to control the position.
Callahan is really struggling to control Murray but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Callahan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murray passes into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Callahan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Murray 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.

Callahan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Murray misses.
Callahan misses with a kick to the body.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murray lands with a shot to the body.
Callahan connects with a solid leg kick.
Callahan lands a jab to the head.
Callahan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Callahan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callahan.
Callahan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Murray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray scores with a hook to the body. Callahan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Callahan lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Murray.
Callahan scores with a jab to the body.
Callahan misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Murray. That snapped Callahan's head back.
Murray lands a jab.
Lee Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Callahan.
Callahan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murray misses with a left hand
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
Murray cracks Callahan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray jabs Callahan right on the nose. Callahan blinks but takes it well.

Callahan is rocked!
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Callahan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callahan.
Callahan seems to have got his legs back now.
Callahan throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Callahan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray misses with a hook to the body
and Callahan counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Murray throws a body punch but Callahan moves out of range.
Callahan throws a low kick, looking for Murray's leg but Murray calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Callahan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray throws a shot to the body.
Murray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Callahan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Callahan.
Murray throws a body punch but Callahan moves out of range.
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Callahan can pounce on him.
Murray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Callahan can pounce on him.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Callahan is out of range.
Callahan lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Callahan misses with a body kick.
Callahan misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Callahan.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Callahan scores with a sloppy right hand. Murray should have avoided that one.
Callahan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Callahan rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Callahan counter with a right hand.
Murray scores with a body shot.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Callahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Callahan lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan swinging wildly here.
Callahan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murray misses with a shot to the body
and Callahan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Callahan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Callahan checks a leg kick.
Callahan misses with a wild combination.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray fails with the takedown.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Murray.
Murray lands a jab to Callahan's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callahan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray lands a slapping body shot.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callahan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Callahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Murray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray takes a swing at Callahan's ribcage but misses.
Murray misses with a takedown attempt - Callahan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Callahan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murray.
Murray swings for the body but Callahan moves out of range.
Callahan misses with an uppercut.
Callahan connects with the punch.
Murray throws a jab when Callahan was well out of range.
Murray throws a hook but Callahan avoids it easily.
Callahan throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray thuds a left hand into Callahan's body.
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murray jabs at Callahan's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callahan is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callahan moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray blocks a head kick by Callahan.
Jab by Murray.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Callahan, right into the meat.
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Callahan doesn't seem bothered though.
Callahan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murray pinned against the cage. Murray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Callahan misses with a leg kick.
Callahan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Callahan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Callahan.
Callahan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callahan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Callahan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harry Callahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Callahan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Callahan's belly button to the back.
Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Callahan. Callahan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Murray there.
Murray takes a swing at Callahan's ribcage but misses.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Callahan is just out of range.
Murray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callahan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Callahan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Callahan throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callahan slips under a jab from Murray.
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callahan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Murray.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Callahan.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Callahan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray jabs Callahan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Callahan scores with a shot to the body.
Callahan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Callahan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Callahan misses with a hook.
Callahan avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray lands a nice hook to Callahan's body. Callahan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Callahan throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Callahan dips to his left and cracks Murray with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray throws a leg kick but Callahan checks it.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Callahan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Callahan looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Callahan throws a body kick that misses.
Callahan connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Callahan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Callahan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray thuds a left hand into Callahan's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Murray!
Lee Murray took some time post fight to say the following; 'I knew this would be a fun fight!! I want back in the cage ASAP!! Ill fight anyone'.