PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manus Murphy (ranked 1034 p4p, 1370 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 133 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Murphy
vs
McCain

195 cm
24
207
11 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
205
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
McCain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and McCain counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McCain enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big right from McCain misses.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for McCain .
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
McCain throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
McCain slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCain is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, McCain circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCain 's waist but McCain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
McCain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A lazy left from McCain finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
McCain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - McCain coming out on top.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCain but McCain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCain avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCain catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy looks for a takedown but McCain sprawls well.
Manus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a head kick but McCain moves out of range.
Lucas McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCain slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCain misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but McCain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy avoids the body shot from McCain .
McCain misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCain sprawls well. McCain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
McCain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by McCain .
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but McCain shows good takedown defense.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain jabs at Murphy's body.
Good standup being displayed there by McCain as he connects with a hook.
McCain throws a body kick that misses.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCain .
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCain but McCain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucas McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCain lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain .
Murphy with a poor takedown
and McCain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCain scoring well with a low kick there.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. McCain sprawls well.
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCain .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by McCain as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCain . McCain obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCain .
Manus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy tries for a takedown but McCain circles away easily
and McCain counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Murphy is rocked!
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! McCain ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Murphy clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas McCain !
A victorious Lucas McCain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Manus Murphy had this to say: 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.