PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kron Kai (ranked 407 p4p, 57 weight class) and Ispa Murhaa (ranked 177 p4p, 27 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kai
vs
Murhaa

188 cm
27
192 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
199 lbs
17 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Kai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murhaa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa scores with a hook.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Murhaa misses
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Kai misses with a straight left.
Kai lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Murhaa falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kai counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Murhaa thumps Kai with a low kick.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but Kai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.
A little feinted left hand from Kai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhaa throws a head kick that misses
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws out a leg kick but Kai moves out of range and Murhaa only half commits.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai misses the jab.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Kai's front leg.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
Murhaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kai.
Murhaa cracks Kai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Kron Kai has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai works the jab nicely.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Kai.
Murhaa misses with a double jab
and Kai counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Kai's leg but Kai calmly moves out of range.
Kai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Kai didn't see that one coming.
Kai throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kai counters with a series of strikes. Murhaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Kai.
A big right from Kai misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murhaa tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhaa moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the body from Kai misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai misses the jab.
Murhaa is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kai on the side of the head.
Kai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kai scores with a punch to the head.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Kai's head back.
Murhaa defending well as Kai loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Murhaa catches Kai right on the button with a cross.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Kai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kai down.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Murhaa lands the left hand.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kai misses the target.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kai's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
Kai blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Kai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Kai.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Kai's knee but Kai avoids it well.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murhaa really felt that one!
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murhaa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice cross by Kai.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murhaa lands the left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murhaa.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Kai lands the left hand.
Kai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa tries to move into range but Kai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murhaa looks for the body kick but Kai saw that one coming.
Kai misses with a hook.
Murhaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kai. That one must have hurt.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Kai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa cracks Kai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick from Murhaa is predictable there
and Kai counters with a nice body kick.
Murhaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Murhaa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Kai lands with an overhand left.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai slips a jab and a cross from Murhaa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai jabs at Murhaa's body.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Kai throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Kai.
Murhaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Kai backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kai lands an overhand right.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Kai throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa misses with a head kick.
Murhaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Kai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
Murhaa misses with a hook.
As Murhaa looks to move away, Kai throws a big counter combo but Murhaa just gets out of the way.
Murhaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab from Murhaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa throws out a counter right but Kai avoids it with no problem.
Kai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Kai's body. Kai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Kai drops Murhaa with a left right combo! Kai follows him down to the ground into side control.

Murhaa is rocked!

Kai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murhaa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murhaa is still in real trouble! Can Kai finish him?
Murhaa wants to control but Kai postures up.
Murhaa seems to have recovered his senses.
Murhaa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kai's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kai is trying to work for a kimura but Murhaa is defending well.

Kai is trying to work for a kimura but Murhaa is defending well.
Kai is trying to control. Murhaa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murhaa defends it well.
Murhaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet but Kai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murhaa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murhaa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kai trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom.
Murhaa wants to stand and escape but Kai is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai trying to control but Murhaa is working from the bottom.

Kai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murhaa managing to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murhaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Murhaa swinging wildly here.
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Kai.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murhaa's head.
Kai throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murhaa moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Kai moves his leg out of the way.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
Murhaa scores with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kai checks a leg kick.
Kai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kai counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murhaa.
Kron Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Kai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhaa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
An out of breath Ispa Murhaa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.