PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RP McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monster Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMurphy comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Solider - Tupac. Hero has chosen Super Glad - Laki-Laki as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that RP McMurphy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily RP McMurphy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

McMurphy
vs
Hero

196 cm
30
257 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

191 cm
27
239 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RP McMurphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Monster Hero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hero.
Hero walks into a jab.
Hero looks for the body kick but McMurphy saw that one coming.
Hero misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as McMurphy blocks the low kick.
Hero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McMurphy.
McMurphy scores with a decent looking hook.
McMurphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McMurphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
McMurphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hero pivots, looking for a leg kick but McMurphy is out of range and Hero settles back down.
McMurphy tries to counter with a takedown but Hero is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero throws a leg kick that is checked

and McMurphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hero!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero is working to avoid the ground and pound but McMurphy connects with a decent elbow.
Hero is working to avoid the ground and pound but McMurphy connects with a decent elbow.
Hero felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurphy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero regains half guard, as McMurphy was trying to land strikes.
McMurphy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McMurphy moves nicely into side control.
McMurphy trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McMurphy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McMurphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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.
McMurphy throwing shots but Hero is blocking nicely.
McMurphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hero's head.
Hero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McMurphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McMurphy wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Hero is controlling McMurphy's posture.
McMurphy trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McMurphy postures up in Hero's guard and throws a big left but Hero blocks it.
McMurphy landing with the ground and pound.
Hero keeping moving, preventing McMurphy from controlling successfully.
McMurphy is fighting to break Hero's control of his arms but Hero is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McMurphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McMurphy lands a right hook to the body.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMurphy moves away.
Monster Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurphy checks the leg kick nicely there.
McMurphy attempts a counter takedown but Hero avoids it well and moves away.
McMurphy throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero misses with a body punch
and McMurphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as McMurphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero lands with a nice body punch.
McMurphy moves out of range of the strikes.
McMurphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McMurphy moves out of range as Hero strikes.
Hero looks to throw a body kick

and McMurphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McMurphy passes Hero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McMurphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hero looks to throw the jab but McMurphy is out of range.
McMurphy checks a low kick from Hero.
McMurphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Hero misses with a hook to the body

and McMurphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hero!
McMurphy slows the pace down.
McMurphy is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero is trying to control McMurphy's posture but McMurphy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMurphy misses with the ground and pound.
Hero parries the strikes from McMurphy easily there. McMurphy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hero to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy working away.
McMurphy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hero avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McMurphy.
McMurphy is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMurphy tries to move to full mount but Hero actually manages to regain half guard.
McMurphy looks to land a strike but Hero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McMurphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
McMurphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero controls McMurphy momentarily but McMurphy frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero keeping moving, preventing McMurphy from controlling successfully.
McMurphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McMurphy trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McMurphy rather than just go for the knockout.
McMurphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hero throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and McMurphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMurphy moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to land a front kick but McMurphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McMurphy lands a jab to Hero's midsection.
Hero leaves McMurphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monster Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McMurphy checks a low kick from Hero.
McMurphy shoots in but no luck this time.
McMurphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
McMurphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hero lands with a right hand.
McMurphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Hero tries to work over McMurphy's front leg with a kick but McMurphy checks it.
Hero cracks the inside of McMurphy's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero scores with a shot to the body.
Hero scores with a hook.
Hero scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero misses with a lunging right hand
and McMurphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on McMurphy's shoulder, as McMurphy tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Hero lands an impressive looking overhand right. McMurphy doesn't seem phased though.
Hero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McMurphy is able to avoid easily.
Hero takes a swing at McMurphy's ribcage but misses.
McMurphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McMurphy lands with a cross.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hero throws out a loose jab but McMurphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMurphy throwing a counter right hand but Hero manages to avoid it.
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McMurphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McMurphy moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monster Hero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hero blocks a jab.
A big right from Hero misses.
McMurphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and McMurphy moves out of range easily.
Hero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMurphy.
McMurphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hero tries a low kick but McMurphy avoids it.
McMurphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hero.
Hero lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero stuns McMurphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hero keeps McMurphy at a distance using the push kick.
Hero misses with a body shot
letting McMurphy counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMurphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hero takes a swing at McMurphy's ribcage but misses.
McMurphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMurphy.
Hero misses with a low kick.
McMurphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hero.
McMurphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMurphy moves away.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurphy manages to avoid it.
McMurphy misses with a looping left.
McMurphy looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Hero is looking to slow McMurphy down with leg kicks.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMurphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy misses with a double jab.

McMurphy tries to keep at a distance but Hero has taken the fight into the clinch.
McMurphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hook to the body lands for Hero.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMurphy.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero prevents a takedown attempt there.
McMurphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hero misses with a punch to the body.
Hero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

McMurphy is trying to trip Hero. He has hold of a leg but Hero is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McMurphy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hero manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hero prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RP McMurphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero lands with a light punch inside.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMurphy wants a takedown but no success here.
Hero tries to throw a body punch but McMurphy avoids it by throwing Hero back against the cage.
Hero lands an uppercut.
Hero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McMurphy.
McMurphy prevents a body shot from Hero.
McMurphy blocking some punches.
Hero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hero tries to throw a body punch but McMurphy avoids it by throwing Hero back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
McMurphy wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMurphy.
McMurphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hero prevents it.
Hero lands with a right to the head.
Hero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McMurphy or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hero lands a shoulder strike.
Monster Hero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hero can't find room to land a body shot as McMurphy controls the action.
Hero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McMurphy or not.
Hero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McMurphy fails with the takedown
and Hero counters with a nice uppercut.
Hero scores with a jab.
Hero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McMurphy avoids the body shot from Hero.
Nice cross by Hero.
Nice shot lands for McMurphy.
Hero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McMurphy misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMurphy checks the leg kick nicely there.
McMurphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hero sprawls and moves away.
Hero swings for the body but McMurphy moves out of range.
McMurphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurphy manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurphy manages to avoid it.
McMurphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but McMurphy is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McMurphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McMurphy checks a leg kick.
Hero misses with a leg kick
and Hero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McMurphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McMurphy throws a right and a left that Hero avoids nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hero, right into the meat.
Hero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McMurphy tries to counter with a takedown but Hero is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from McMurphy. Those never looked like landing.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero throws a solid leg kick but McMurphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hero.
McMurphy attempts a counter takedown but Hero avoids it well and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Hero there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McMurphy misses with an uppercut.
Hero lands a nice looking body kick.
Hero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hero stalks McMurphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McMurphy's face. McMurphy staggers backwards, shaken.
McMurphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMurphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McMurphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurphy manages to avoid it.
McMurphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hero.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero slips a jab from McMurphy.
McMurphy avoids the head kick by Hero.
McMurphy clobbers Hero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McMurphy looks for a takedown but Hero sprawls well.
Hero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hero throws a jab when McMurphy was well out of range.
McMurphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMurphy attempts a counter takedown but Hero avoids it well and moves away.
Hero takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero swings for the body but McMurphy moves out of range.
McMurphy jabs at Hero's body.
McMurphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hero is looking to land body kicks.
Hero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hero wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RP McMurphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for McMurphy. That snapped Hero's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero tries to clinch but McMurphy moves out of range.
Hero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McMurphy swings for the body but Hero moves out of range.
McMurphy scores with a jab. Hero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McMurphy lands a body shot.
Hero lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monster Hero dominated that fourth round.
That's time! McMurphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McMurphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McMurphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McMurphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hero throws a leg kick that misses.
McMurphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hero is just out of range.
McMurphy blocks a head kick by Hero.
Hero throws a nice looking combination but McMurphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMurphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hero swings widly with a right hand
and McMurphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McMurphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hero holds on and takes a little breather.
McMurphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McMurphy trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
McMurphy landing some decent shots from guard.
McMurphy looking to pass the guard.
Hero controlling McMurphy's posture.
Hero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurphy.

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.
McMurphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hero is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McMurphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hero. Hero obviously looking to wear him down.
Hero looks to land a right hand but McMurphy moved out of range.
McMurphy walks into a left hand.
McMurphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Hero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McMurphy has time to react.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMurphy.
McMurphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McMurphy checks the leg kick.
Monster Hero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McMurphy digs a good body shot into Hero's ribs.
Hero misses with an uppercut. McMurphy saw that one coming.
McMurphy attempts a counter takedown but Hero avoids it well and moves away.
McMurphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McMurphy takes a swing at Hero's ribcage but misses.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMurphy.
RP McMurphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMurphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from McMurphy.
Hero misses with a straight left.
Hero throws out a powerful jab.
Hero misses with an attempted mid kick.
McMurphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero cracks McMurphy with a good jab.
Hero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hero throws a half hearted mid kick.
McMurphy throws a series of strikes that have Hero backpedaling.
McMurphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McMurphy's calf.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hero wants to slow McMurphy down by chopping away at his legs.
McMurphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Hero throws a body punch but McMurphy moves out of range.
Hero throws a body punch but McMurphy moves out of range.
McMurphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hero sprawls and moves away.
McMurphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hero defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monster Hero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hero 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monster Hero!
Monster Hero is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Monster Hero, 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.