PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutality comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4. Murphy has chosen The Warrior's Code as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brutality
vs
Murphy

182 cm
29
204 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

175 cm
27
210 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brutality wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Brutality keeps moving.
Brutality is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brutality is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy - UK that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brutality working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brutality.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brutality wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Brutality, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Brutality against the cage but Brutality circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy thumps Brutality with a low kick.

Brutality gets a clinch.
Brutality with a knee to the head.

Brutality manages to break the clinch.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brutality has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brutality and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brutality looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brutality or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Brutality manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Brutality manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Brutality sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ultimate Brutality has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brutality sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Murphy dives in and grabs Brutality's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brutality pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brutality's waist but Brutality gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brutality drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Brutality has Murphy pressed against the cage.
Murphy wants to stall.

Brutality pulls guard.
Brutality is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Brutality keeps moving.
Brutality has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brutality works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy prevents Brutality from getting back to his feet.
Brutality looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murphy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brutality still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brutality has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Brutality stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Brutality dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Brutality shows good takedown defense.
Brutality shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Murphy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brutality tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murphy is in Brutality's guard.
Brutality preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brutality is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Brutality keeps moving.
Murphy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brutality wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Brutality is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy won't allow Brutality to sweep him here.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Brutality scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brutality is working away from the top position though.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Brutality sits in half guard.
Brutality working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Murphy's thigh. Murphy counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Tyler Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brutality is trying to ground and pound but Murphy uses the momentary lack of control by Brutality to regain half guard.
Murphy trying to hold on to Brutality's head to control him but Brutality postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brutality wants to stand but Murphy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Brutality is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Brutality sits in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ultimate Brutality is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Brutality sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brutality goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brutality misses with a body shot.
Brutality tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Brutality sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ultimate Brutality has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Murphy.
A jab lands there for Brutality.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Brutality slips under a jab.
Brutality fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brutality checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ultimate Brutality will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Murphy leaves Brutality with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brutality fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Brutality tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Brutality closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Brutality has double underhooks.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Brutality is controlling him.
Brutality tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Brutality drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Brutality.
Brutality is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brutality is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.

Murphy manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brutality circles away.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Brutality counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brutality in his tracks.
Brutality looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Brutality persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brutality was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Brutality misses with a low kick.

Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brutality quickly recovers to half guard.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Brutality wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Brutality tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is taking a breather. Brutality says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murphy throwing shots but Brutality is blocking nicely.
Brutality pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brutality is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brutality trying to control but Murphy postures up.

Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brutality counters with a head kick.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
Brutality misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Brutality tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Brutality, which made it look bad.
Tyler Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutality moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Brutality lands a head shot.
Brutality wants to clinch
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brutality tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brutality somewhat.
A head kick from Brutality lands but Murphy takes it in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand

and Brutality holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brutality stalling the fight.
Ultimate Brutality is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brutality has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Brutality!