PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Martin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Silver Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver Jr has chosen The Return as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thomas Silver Jr enters the ring!

Murphy
vs
Silver Jr

191 cm
19
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Silver Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver Jr misses with a right hand

and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver Jr's efforts to push away.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silver Jr is keeping busy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver Jr.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Silver Jr manages to break the clinch.
Silver Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver Jr misses the target.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silver Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silver Jr throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silver Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver Jr misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Murphy lands but Silver Jr takes it in his stride.
Silver Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Murphy.

Murphy rushes Silver Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silver Jr breaks the clinch.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Thomas Silver Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver Jr scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Martin Murphy has been cut.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Silver Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver Jr throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Silver Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Silver Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silver Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver Jr misses with an uppercut
and Murphy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Silver Jr really felt that one!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Silver Jr misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silver Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silver Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Silver Jr breaks the clinch.
Murphy cracks the inside of Silver Jr's front leg.
Silver Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver Jr throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Silver Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silver Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silver Jr, as that shot connected.
Silver Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Silver Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Silver Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Silver Jr.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver Jr.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Silver Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silver Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Silver Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Martin Murphy's cut is getting worse.
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 tries to clinch up
and Silver Jr counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy tries to clinch but Silver Jr moves out of range.
Silver Jr thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silver Jr throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Silver Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silver Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murphy tries to clinch
and Silver Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Silver Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silver Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.

Murphy has managed to clinch.

Murphy breaks the clinch.
Martin Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Murphy has Silver Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.

Murphy moves into the clinch.

Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch but Silver Jr moves out of range.
Silver Jr dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
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 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silver Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy tries to clinch but Silver Jr is having none of it.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silver Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silver Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Silver Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Murphy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Murphy checks a low kick from Silver Jr.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silver Jr counters with a stiff right hand.

Martin Murphy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silver Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Silver Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver Jr circles away.
Silver Jr throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Silver Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver Jr.
Murphy throws a counter high kick but Silver Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver Jr throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Silver Jr throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Silver Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silver Jr misses with an uppercut.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silver Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silver Jr keeps the fight on the outside.

Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silver Jr working hard to break the clinch.

Silver Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silver Jr throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.

Murphy clinches up against the ropes.
Silver Jr takes a shot to the head.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Silver Jr is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the ropes.
Silver Jr tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the ropes.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver Jr backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy prevents Silver Jr from breaking the clinch.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Silver Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the ropes.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Silver Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Silver Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver Jr tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the ropes.
Thomas Silver Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy lands a left hand.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silver Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Silver Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silver Jr cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silver Jr tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Silver Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silver Jr 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Silver Jr!
Thomas Silver Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.