PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinzade Murakami (ranked 2725 p4p, 3880 weight class) and Lee Jordan (ranked 341 p4p, 461 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Murakami
vs
Jordan

188 cm
27
155
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
160
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conquer

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinzade Murakami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murakami closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murakami.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Jordan lands an elbow just above Murakami 's eye.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Jordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami pushes Jordan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Murakami scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Murakami.
Nice body punch from Murakami.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan is stalling here.
Jordan is trying to stall.
A short right from Murakami on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jordan.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Jordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Jordan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Murakami.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan cracks Murakami with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Murakami swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jordan throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Murakami throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Jordan.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan trying to stall but Murakami improves his position.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Murakami scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Jordan is working Murakami over against the cage.
A short left from Murakami.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
Jordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Murakami misses with a body shot.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Jordan misses.
Jordan ducks right into an uppercut from Murakami.
Murakami missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Jordan moves into range and clinches up with Murakami.
Murakami lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jordan stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan trying to stall but Murakami improves his position.
Murakami makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Shinzade Murakami has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami pushes Jordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan wants to stall.
Jordan working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jordan.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Murakami controls the action.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan stalling against the cage.
Murakami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jordan 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murakami's defenses.
Jordan stalls.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan tries to work over Murakami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murakami scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Murakami.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Murakami on the inside.
Jordan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami works on Jordan's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short 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!
Murakami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan tries to work over Murakami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Murakami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Murakami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Murakami moves into range and clinches up with Jordan.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
Murakami scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Murakami working aggressively here.
Murakami is working Jordan over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Jordan is working Murakami over against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Jordan.
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami presses Jordan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Murakami as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike.
Jordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Murakami.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murakami cracks Jordan with a nice body shot.
Jordan misses with an elbow strike.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murakami as Jordan tries to tie him up.
Murakami lands a body punch.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Jordan.
Shinzade Murakami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murakami pushes Jordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami works on Jordan's body with a couple of short punches.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinzade Murakami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murakami has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinzade Murakami!
A very excited looking Shinzade Murakami made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.