PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy's entrance music is Hot Rod. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Murphy
vs
Frazier

183 cm
24
177 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

178 cm
33
180 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Frazier!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frazier darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.

Frazier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy is controlling Frazier's posture.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frazier trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frazier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy looking to control.
Frazier trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is trying to keep Frazier in close.
Frazier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy is trying to keep Frazier in close.
Frazier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy wants to stand up but Frazier is controlling him.
Frazier is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frazier is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy seems keen to control Frazier's posture.
Frazier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy pulls Frazier in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully.
Frazier stops Murphy from standing up.
Frazier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frazier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Frazier tries to clinch
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frazier fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries to clinch but Murphy moves away
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Frazier has managed to clinch.
Frazier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Frazier.
Frazier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the cage.
Frazier has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brandon Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Frazier.

Frazier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Frazier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frazier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Frazier working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Frazier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frazier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frazier is taking a breather. Murphy 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 wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a strike but Murphy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Frazier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Frazier scoring with some ground and pound.

Murphy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Frazier has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frazier pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frazier tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Frazier clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Frazier is controlling the position.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Frazier manages to get underhooks.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Frazier looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Frazier just gets out of the way.
Brandon Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Frazier has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Frazier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Frazier shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frazier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Murphy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frazier tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
As Frazier looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Frazier just gets out of the way.
Frazier looks to clinch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Murphy breaks the clinch.

Frazier has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Frazier tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Frazier back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frazier stalling in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to break free.
Frazier is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Frazier has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to circle away but Frazier has him pinned against the cage.
Frazier prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Frazier keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frazier wants a takedown.
Brandon Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Frazier.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Frazier won't allow it.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Frazier has double underhooks.

Murphy manages to break the clinch.

Frazier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Frazier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frazier swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.

Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Frazier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Frazier is controlling the position.
Frazier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Frazier.

Frazier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murphy is trying to keep an underhook but Frazier manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frazier is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Frazier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Frazier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frazier is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Murphy has his hands clasped together around Frazier's back. He's all about the action.
Murphy wants to control but Frazier is keeping busy.
Frazier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Frazier working Murphy over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frazier.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Frazier has control of the leg.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Frazier trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Frazier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frazier is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Frazier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Frazier connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Frazier scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is taking a breather. Murphy 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.
Frazier trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Frazier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy trying to control but Frazier postures up.
Frazier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Murphy is rocked!
Frazier is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Frazier prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Frazier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Frazier tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frazier thinking.
Frazier doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Frazier rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Frazier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Brandon Murphy has been cut.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frazier tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.

Frazier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Frazier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frazier tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Frazier is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brandon Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Frazier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to push Frazier away but Frazier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frazier missing with knees to the body.
Frazier prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Frazier won't allow it.
Frazier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murphy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frazier scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Frazier keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frazier.
Frazier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frazier works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frazier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Frazier.
Jimmy Frazier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy wants to break free but Frazier has control.
Frazier working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Frazier.
Frazier tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Frazier back against the cage.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy tries to break free but Frazier pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Frazier has double underhooks.
Murphy avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Murphy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frazier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frazier scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Frazier lands a body shot.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier wants a takedown but no success here.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Frazier is controlling the position.
Frazier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy wants to break free but Frazier has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Frazier has the dominant position.
Frazier misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frazier tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Frazier keeps him there for the moment.
Frazier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Frazier lands a nice elbow.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jimmy Frazier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short left from Frazier.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Frazier keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frazier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frazier keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to push Frazier away but Frazier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frazier slowing the pace effectively.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Frazier won't allow it.
Frazier lands with a right to the head.
Frazier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Frazier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Frazier has double underhooks.
Brandon Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Frazier has the dominant position.
Frazier keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frazier 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Frazier!