PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Murphy Aindreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Law's choice of entrance music: Dragon's Nest - Tekken 5. The key to victory for Murphy Aindreas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Aindreas
vs
Law

194 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 Las Vegas, Murphy Aindreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Law!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aindreas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aindreas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aindreas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Aindreas misses.
Aindreas fails to land with a series of punches.
Aindreas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aindreas tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Law gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Law breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Aindreas misses.
Aindreas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aindreas looks to land a combination but Law avoids it well.
Aindreas throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aindreas misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aindreas tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Law counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aindreas's guard now.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Aindreas is retaining full guard.
Law prevents Aindreas from getting back to his feet.
Aindreas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Aindreas looking for a guillotine here but Law defends easily.
Law postures up in Aindreas's guard and throws a big left but Aindreas blocks it.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law content to stall in guard here.
Law scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aindreas working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.
Aindreas is breathing heavily.
Aindreas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law wants to control from the top but Aindreas keeps moving.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aindreas wants to stand but Law is controlling the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Law closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Law lands in his opponent's guard.
Aindreas wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Aindreas controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law 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.
Aindreas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Law.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law pushes down on Aindreas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Law with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Law has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marshall Law.

Law has Aindreas up against the cage in a clinch.
Aindreas can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Law dominated that round.
That's time! Aindreas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Law throws a lazy right hand but Aindreas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aindreas looks to clinch

and Law counters by moving into the clinch.

Law breaks the clinch.

Law closes the distance and clinches.

Law drags the fight down to the ground.
Law is trying to control the position but Aindreas postures up.
Aindreas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aindreas trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Aindreas preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Aindreas has gone for a leg lock! Law slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aindreas's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Aindreas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Aindreas is retaining full guard.
Law controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law trying to control but Aindreas is working from the bottom.

Aindreas working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aindreas has momentary wrist control but Law slips an elbow through the middle.
Law pushing down on Aindreas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Law tries to pass to full mount but Aindreas defends it.
Law throwing shots but Aindreas is blocking nicely.
Law scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Law seems content to control.
Law seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to control the action but Aindreas is working from the bottom.
Law working the head and body with strikes.

Aindreas actively working from the bottom here.
Law perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Law is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aindreas reverses the position - he's now on top in Law's guard.
Aindreas wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Aindreas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aindreas pushes down on Law's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aindreas prevents Law from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Law is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aindreas jumps into side control!

Aindreas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Law to his feet.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aindreas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aindreas walks into a straight right hand from Law.
Law jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aindreas wants to clinch
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
Aindreas blocks a leg kick.
Aindreas shoots and misses
and Law counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aindreas's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Law blocks a head kick by Aindreas.
Law scores with a jab to the body.

Aindreas gets caught flat footed, as Law shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Law wants to control from the top but Aindreas keeps moving.
Aindreas wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Law working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Law won't allow Aindreas to sweep him here.
Law wants to control from the top but Aindreas keeps moving.
Law forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Law is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law lands a big elbow.
Law looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law lands a big shot there that rocks Aindreas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Law sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Law unloading with bombs!
Law really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aindreas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Law trying to control but Aindreas is having none of it.
Law avoids the attempt from Aindreas to control.
Law working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aindreas is working to get back to half guard.
Aindreas gets back to half guard.
Law thows a huge punch but Aindreas dodges it nicely.
Aindreas is not content to let Law control the position.
Law thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aindreas to regain full guard.
Aindreas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Law is staying active underneath Aindreas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Law tries to get to full guard but Aindreas has control of the leg.
Aindreas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Law controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law has a hand on Aindreas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aindreas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Law is working to get back to half guard.
Law wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Aindreas trying to control.

Aindreas is persistently looking for the submission but Law is defending it well.
Aindreas misses with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Law tries to escape the position.
Aindreas wants to control but Law is keeping busy.
Law tries to roll but Aindreas sticks to his back.

Law defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Law rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Law is looking to control Aindreas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Law avoid being mounted?
Murphy Aindreas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aindreas throws a combination that misses

and Law holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aindreas misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Law 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Law!