PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between New Breed One (ranked 1608 p4p, 93 weight class) and Alex Murray (ranked 7002 p4p, 273 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Breed One
vs
Murray

177 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
140 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Murray!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray connects with the punch.

Murray closes the distance and clinches.

One has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murray is trying to keep an underhook but One manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Murray pushes One off and gets back to his feet.
One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murray but Murray pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Murray clinches up with One and pushes him back against the cage.
Murray tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
One has Murray pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Murray breaks the clinch.
One shoots in for a double leg but Murray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray thuds his right hand into One's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Murray. Those never looked like landing.
One ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Murray throws a right hand that One ducks under and follows up with a left that One also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by One.
One defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
One feinted with a counter takedown.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Murray clinches up with One and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to One's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murray is defending well against a takedown attempt.

One has clasped his hands together around Murray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Murray bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray looks to throw the jab but One is out of range.
One closes the distance and clinches up with Murray, looking for a takedown. One pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alex Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray lands with a hook. One tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
One avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray looks to throw the jab but One is out of range.
One fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from One. One gets slowly back to his feet.
Murray throws a jab when One was well out of range.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. One sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray wants to clinch up but One keeps it at a distance.
Murray lands with a straight right. One didn't see that one coming.
One takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
One takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. One looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
One attempts a counter takedown but Murray avoids it well and moves away.
One avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray wants to clinch.
Murray doesn't manage to clinch there - One circles away.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murray 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.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by One.
One feinted with a counter takedown.

Murray drives through and clinches with One against the cage.
One is trying to drag Murray to the mat but Murray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murray tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but One pushes him off.
One attempts a counter takedown but Murray avoids it well and moves away.

Murray clinches up against the cage.

Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murray jabs One right on the nose. One blinks but takes it well.
Murray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from One.
Murray tries to clinch
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
One slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.

Murray clinches up with One and pushes him back against the cage.
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
One changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Murray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Murray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murray is struggling to control the position.
One being controlled against the cage.
One is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
One prevents a body shot from Murray.

One gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Murray keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murray keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray wants to stand and escape but One is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One postures up and lands a big shot to Murray's brow.
One trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
One postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alex Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst One is controlling him.

Murray has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes One off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Murray swings for the body but One moves out of range.
One changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
Murray with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
One was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murray swings widly with a right hand

so One counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Murray kicks One off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray lands the left hand.
Alex Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Murray moves into the clinch.
One is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One is working for takedown but Murray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murray lands an elbow just above One 's eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
One is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Murray.
Alex Murray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
One goes for a takedown attempt but Murray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
Murray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and One counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murray won't be happy with that.
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Murray sneaks out the side door and pushes One away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murray throws a left and a right that both miss

and One counters with a shoot takedown. Murray fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst One is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murray's guard.
Murray wants to get back to his feet.

One is trying to work for a kimura but Murray is defending well.
Murray is trying to stand back up but One is controlling him
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

One is looking for a kimura but Murray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for One to get the leverage.

Murray pushes One off and gets back to his feet.
Murray scores with a jab.
One takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murray lands a jab to the nose.
One has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
One takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
Murray looks to throw the jab but One is out of range.
One tries to counter with a takedown but Murray is quick to defend against it.
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by One.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but One swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
One swats away the attempt to clinch by Murray.

Murray rushes One and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murray is pressed up against the cage. One has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murray down to the mat. Murray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. One manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray tries to clinch there but One circles away.
One half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray misses with a straight left.
One feinted with a counter takedown.
Murray throws a poor cross that misses
and One counters with a straight right hand.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
One appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but One swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murray connects with a crisp jab.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
One appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
One moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from One. One gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray leaves One with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped One in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from One.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
One walks into a jab.
One looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murray scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murray wants to clinch up but One keeps it at a distance.
One feinted with a counter takedown.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped One in his tracks.
A left lands for Murray.

One is rocked!
A big right from Murray misses.
Murray tries to clinch up but One circles away and keeps his distance.
One changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
One looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
One on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh One is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
One attempts a counter takedown but Murray avoids it well and moves away.
One seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
One avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
New Breed One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
One feinted with a counter takedown.
Alex Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray misses with the combination.

Murray moves into range and clinches up with One.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Murray.
One wants a takedown but no success here.
Murray tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray lands an elbow inside that One shrugs off.
Murray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but One is keeping busy.
One has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alex Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Murray!
A victorious Alex Murray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.