PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert D Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Murphy
vs
D Bear

211 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 London, Lamont Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rupert D Bear!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rupert D Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Bear tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Murphy gets caught napping as D Bear dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.

Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and D Bear defends well.
Murphy striking off his back but it's not causing D Bear any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and D Bear defends well.

Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but D Bear can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

D Bear stands and steps away. Murphy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

D Bear has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.

D Bear pulls guard.
D Bear trying to strike off his back.

D Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

D Bear kicks Murphy off and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murphy gets caught napping as D Bear dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.
D Bear trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.

Murphy has his foot on D Bear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. D Bear works his way back into a safe position though.
D Bear looking to pass the guard.

Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and D Bear defends well.
Murphy looking to control.
Murphy throws a couple of heel strikes.

Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. D Bear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. D Bear manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead D Bear passes into side control.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
D Bear advances nicely into full mount.
Murphy wants to hold on but D Bear pushes him away.
Murphy is bucking up trying to escape but D Bear cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
D Bear is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Murphy is in real trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Bear lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Murphy hold on?!

Murphy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
D Bear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
D Bear tries to get the hooks in deep but Murphy pushed the leg off.

Murphy showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

D Bear patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert D Bear dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

D Bear manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murphy on his heels. He'll look to pass Murphy's guard now, I'm sure.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but D Bear is proving a slippery customer.
D Bear works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murphy wants to control but D Bear is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
D Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Bear is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from D Bear.

D Bear decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

D Bear moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.

D Bear decides to pull guard.
Murphy won't allow D Bear to sweep him here.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.

Murphy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! D Bear is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Murphy, into his guard.

D Bear postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

D Bear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
D Bear controlling from the top position.

D Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, D Bear has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
D Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.

D Bear stands and steps away. Murphy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

D Bear takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from D Bear.
D Bear is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

D Bear breaks the clinch.
D Bear throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.

D Bear moves into the clinch successfully.

D Bear jumps guard.
Murphy preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Murphy drops back looking for a leg! D Bear is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and D Bear manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into D Bear's guard.
D Bear utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
D Bear thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

D Bear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert D Bear showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Murphy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. D Bear was covering up waiting for the punch and Murphy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
D Bear controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
D Bear working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Bear is trying to hold Murphy in close to prevent damage but Murphy has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy prevents D Bear from improving his position.

Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but D Bear defends the submission attempt.
D Bear wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if D Bear can do anything to dispel that myth.
D Bear taking some punishment here, with Murphy in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Murphy.
D Bear wants to get back to full guard.
D Bear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
D Bear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
D Bear has a hand on Murphy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Murphy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Murphy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D Bear tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Murphy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Murphy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Murphy lands a big shot there that rocks D Bear but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
D Bear sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
D Bear wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
D Bear is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
D Bear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy working over D Bear with some ground and pound. D Bear looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
D Bear gets back to full guard.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
D Bear has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but D Bear has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Bear looking to control.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy postures up and lands a big shot to D Bear's brow.
D Bear avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

D Bear working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but D Bear swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lamont Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rupert D Bear is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy wants to clinch up but D Bear keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well D Bear 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert D Bear!