PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 3748 p4p, 4509 weight class) and Jackmerius Tacktheritrix (ranked 420 p4p, 485 weight class). Jackmerius Tacktheritrix will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Murphy
vs
Tacktheritrix

185 cm
23
165
4 - 4 - 0

188 cm
27
155
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackmerius Tacktheritrix!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tacktheritrix throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Tacktheritrix lands an overhand right.

Murphy closes the distance and clinches.

Tacktheritrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Murphy moves into the clinch.
Tacktheritrix is trying to break free.
Tacktheritrix blocking some punches.
Tacktheritrix is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tacktheritrix blocks an uppercut.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Tacktheritrix blocks an uppercut.
Tacktheritrix is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Tacktheritrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Tacktheritrix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tacktheritrix blocking some punches.

Tacktheritrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tacktheritrix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tacktheritrix tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Tacktheritrix tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.

Tacktheritrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tacktheritrix tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tacktheritrix misses with a body punch.

Tacktheritrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Murphy clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Tacktheritrix tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Tacktheritrix tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.

Tacktheritrix breaks from the clinch.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tacktheritrix.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murphy clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacktheritrix.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacktheritrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacktheritrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tacktheritrix wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Tacktheritrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacktheritrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy prevents Tacktheritrix from breaking the clinch.
Tacktheritrix is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy prevents Tacktheritrix from breaking the clinch.

Tacktheritrix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tacktheritrix.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tacktheritrix.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murphy moves into the clinch.
Tacktheritrix blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Tacktheritrix is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacktheritrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tacktheritrix.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacktheritrix uses good head movement to avoid it.

Tacktheritrix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy tries to clinch but Tacktheritrix moves away
enabling Tacktheritrix to counter with a crisp jab.
Tacktheritrix throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tacktheritrix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tacktheritrix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tacktheritrix swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tacktheritrix! But no joy.

Murphy has Tacktheritrix up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Tacktheritrix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tacktheritrix blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacktheritrix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tacktheritrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Tacktheritrix tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.

Tacktheritrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Tacktheritrix is avoiding it.

Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tacktheritrix throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.

Murphy closes the distance and pushes Tacktheritrix back into the cage.
Tacktheritrix takes a shot to the head.
Murphy keeps control of Tacktheritrix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liam Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tacktheritrix can't break the clinch.
Tacktheritrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacktheritrix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Tacktheritrix wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Tacktheritrix.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacktheritrix backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tacktheritrix manages to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch
and Tacktheritrix counters with a stiff right hand.

Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy prevents Tacktheritrix from breaking the clinch.
Tacktheritrix blocking some punches.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tacktheritrix blocks an uppercut.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tacktheritrix can do to turn this around?
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tacktheritrix will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murphy up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Tacktheritrix blocks an uppercut.
Tacktheritrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacktheritrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pushes Tacktheritrix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Tacktheritrix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Tacktheritrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacktheritrix working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Tacktheritrix.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Tacktheritrix breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tacktheritrix's corner calls for a 1-2. Tacktheritrix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tacktheritrix misses with the combination.

Tacktheritrix gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix can't break the clinch.
Tacktheritrix blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy pushes Tacktheritrix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tacktheritrix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tacktheritrix wants to break free but Murphy has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Tacktheritrix is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Tacktheritrix is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Tacktheritrix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tacktheritrix is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Tacktheritrix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Tacktheritrix.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tacktheritrix tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacktheritrix uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tacktheritrix wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy has Tacktheritrix pressed against the cage, preventing Tacktheritrix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tacktheritrix is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Tacktheritrix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tacktheritrix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Tacktheritrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Tacktheritrix circles away and keeps his distance.

Murphy drives through and clinches with Tacktheritrix against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Murphy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tacktheritrix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tacktheritrix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tacktheritrix misses the jab.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tacktheritrix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Tacktheritrix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tacktheritrix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Tacktheritrix keeps it at a distance.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Tacktheritrix pushes him off.
Tacktheritrix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackmerius Tacktheritrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy closes the distance but Tacktheritrix moves to the side
and Tacktheritrix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy tries to clinch but Tacktheritrix moves out of range.
Tacktheritrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacktheritrix.

Murphy closes the distance and pushes Tacktheritrix back into the cage.
Tacktheritrix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tacktheritrix backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Tacktheritrix tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Tacktheritrix wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tacktheritrix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Tacktheritrix backwards.
Tacktheritrix is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Tacktheritrix into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacktheritrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacktheritrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Liam Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.

Tacktheritrix breaks the clinch.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Tacktheritrix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Tacktheritrix is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Murphy forces Tacktheritrix back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Tacktheritrix wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy keeps control of Tacktheritrix as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix looking to stall.
Tacktheritrix tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Tacktheritrix tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Tacktheritrix working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacktheritrix is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tacktheritrix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tacktheritrix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tacktheritrix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackmerius Tacktheritrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Tacktheritrix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tacktheritrix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Tacktheritrix is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacktheritrix tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy has Tacktheritrix pressed against the cage, preventing Tacktheritrix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy has Tacktheritrix pressed against the cage, preventing Tacktheritrix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!
A very excited looking Liam Murphy 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.