PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guth's entrance music is Alva Noto - Module 7. A fine choice. Corbin Murphy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Guth
vs
Murphy

183 cm
33
153 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

178 cm
31
156 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt Guth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guth fails with the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Guth.
Guth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guth feinted with a counter takedown.
Guth misses with a kick to the body.
Guth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Guth counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guth's hands.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Guth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Guth throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Murphy.
We've been hearing reports that Guth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Guth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Guth coming out on top.
Guth fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a body punch but Guth moves out of range.
We've been informed that Murphy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guth circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy sizes up Guth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guth looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guth.
Corbin Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Guth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Guth prevents a body shot from Murphy.

Guth gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Guth looks to land a strike but Murphy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Guth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guth wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Guth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guth wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Guth looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Guth is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Guth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.

Guth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murphy escapes and throws Guth's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Guth wants to control but Murphy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Guth shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Guth.
Guth tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries a body shot but Guth blocks it.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guth backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy tries to work over Guth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Guth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Guth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Guth.

Guth manages to break the clinch.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guth moves away.
It looked like Guth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy tries to bum rush Guth with a series of wild strikes but Guth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guth.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guth doesn't seem phased though.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guth manages to avoid it.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guth ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Guth blocks a jab.
Murphy just misses with a punch 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!
Guth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
Corbin Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guth throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Guth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guth throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Guth throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murphy avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guth.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Guth is avoiding it.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Guth.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Guth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Guth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guth.
Murphy wants to counter with a clinch but Guth pushes him away.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guth tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guth lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Guth makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murphy really felt that one!
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy throws the left hand but Guth avoids the punch easily.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guth.
Guth looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Guth moves away and avoids it.
Guth goes for a double leg but Murphy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy continues to drive forward.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Guth shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guth closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Guth pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guth.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Guth scores with a spinning back kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes a swing at Guth's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Guth.
Guth throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murphy avoids it.
Guth shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guth. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guth looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy misses with a hook. Guth ducked under it nicely.
Guth jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guth in his tracks.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Guth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Guth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guth moves out of range of the strikes.
Guth moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Guth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guth.
Murphy moves out of range as Guth throws a body kick.
Guth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a leg kick

and Guth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guth tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Guth passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Guth connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Guth sits in half guard.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guth is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four 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.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guth throws a head kick that misses.
Guth connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Guth.
Guth misses with a body shot.
Guth is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy throws a jab when Guth was well out of range.
Guth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Guth ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Guth ducked under it nicely.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Guth is just out of range.
Murphy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Guth.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Guth blocks a jab.
Guth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Guth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Guth.
Guth misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
Guth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Guth ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a hook. Guth ducked under it nicely.
Guth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook. Guth ducked under it nicely.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Guth.
Guth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Murphy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy punishes Guth's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Guth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Guth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Guth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Guth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guth tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guth punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Guth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guth.

Guth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy controlling the position for now.
Guth wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Guth is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murphy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Guth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Murphy to regain full guard.
Guth wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Corbin Murphy 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Guth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy swings for the body but Guth moves out of range.
Guth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy takes a swing at Guth's ribcage but misses.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Guth fails with the takedown.
Guth dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Guth misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burt Guth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guth lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tests Guth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Guth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guth manages to avoid it.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Guth moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Guth's head but Guth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy misses with a body shot
and Guth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy takes a swing at Guth's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Guth.
Guth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Guth.
Well,Guth is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Guth throws a body shot but no joy.
Guth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guth thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Guth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guth ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Guth.
Murphy swings for the body but Guth moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Guth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Guth swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guth's guard.
Burt Guth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Murphy content to stall in guard here.

Guth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corbin Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Guth working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.

Guth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Corbin Murphy!

Corbin Murphy wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Corbin Murphy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.