PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Numbers Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Murray
vs
Williams

208 cm
23
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Numbers Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Williams!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Murray with a lazy takedown attempt

and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Murray has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numbers Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murray dives on top into guard.

Murray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murray is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray throwing strikes but missing.
Murray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murray stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Murray is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Murray being controlled here momentarily.
Murray with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murray stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Murray shoots in and gets a takedown into Williams's guard.
Murray throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams pulls Murray in close to his closed guard and prevents Murray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Murray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams is pulling down on Murray's head. It's preventing any offense from Murray, at least for the moment.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Murray persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Numbers Murray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Murray fails with the takedown

and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Murray in his guard.

Murray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
Murray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murray being controlled here momentarily.
Murray throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murray.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams has control of Murray's left arm, preventing Murray from doing any damage.
Murray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Murray.

Murray swings around for an armbar but Williams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murray's guard.

Murray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Williams is pushing down on Murray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murray is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murray has managed to free his arm - good work.
Numbers Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murray is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murray is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Murray is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murray has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Murray fails with the takedown

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murray won't be happy with that.

Williams tries for a kimura but Murray is defending well.
Murray prevents Williams from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Murray is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murray rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Murray!
Murray scoring with some ground and pound.
Murray postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Murray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray throws a big right hand that misses.
Murray throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams managing to control the position.
Murray throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murray's guard. Nice move by Williams!

Williams has gone for a leg lock! Murray slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.

Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murray throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murray's guard. Nice move by Williams!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Williams has gone for a leg lock! Murray slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.

Murray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Murray slips an elbow through the middle.
Murray wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Williams looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Murray uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!