PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sega Israel (ranked 23725 p4p, 4781 weight class) and Shinzade Murakami (ranked 490 p4p, 401 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Israel
vs
Murakami

180 cm
30
150
6 - 7 - 0

188 cm
30
155
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sega Israel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinzade Murakami!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Israel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami tries to work over Israel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Israel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murakami is keeping busy.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Israel blocking some punches.
Israel slowing the pace effectively.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami throws a punch but it's blocked by Israel.
Israel blocking some punches.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Murakami misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murakami misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murakami creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Murakami.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Good body shot from Murakami.
Murakami swings wildly with an uppercut but Israel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Israel prevents a body shot from Murakami.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Israel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Israel controls the action.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel takes a shot to the head.
Murakami swings wildly with an uppercut but Israel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice shot to the body.
Israel taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami lands a right hand that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murakami lands a body shot.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel blocks a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Israel prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami scores with a hook to the body.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Israel wants to stall.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Israel is trying to stall.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
Israel looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinzade Murakami will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Israel forces Murakami back against the cage and clinches.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murakami is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami works on Israel's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Murakami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami digs a right hand into Israel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Israel's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Murakami tries to work over Israel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami lands a body punch.
Israel stalling.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel misses with an elbow strike.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Israel tries to stall but Murakami uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murakami takes an elbow to the forehead.
Israel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Israel controls the action.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sega Israel has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Israel is trying to maintain a safe position but Murakami gets an underhook and turns Israel into the cage.
Murakami works on Israel's body with a couple of short punches.
Murakami blocks the elbow strike.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murakami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Israel is trying to stall.
Murakami lands a left hand.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Israels head.
Murakami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Murakami as the two fighters clinch.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Israel misses with an elbow over the top.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Sega Israel has been cut.
A short right from Murakami on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Israel prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Murakami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Nice body punch from Murakami - that landed with a thud.
Murakami has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Israel controls the action.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Murakami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Murakami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Israels head.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami tries to work over Israel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzade Murakami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sega Israel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Murakami clinches.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Murakami lands with a short shot to the head.
Murakami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Israel is rocked!
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oh Israel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Murakami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murakami lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Israel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.
Israel seems to have got his legs back now.
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
We've been informed that Murakami has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Israel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murakami's brow.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murakami blocks an elbow strike from Israel.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami gets through Israel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Israel pushes off an throws an elbow but Murakami leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murakami avoids the elbow strike from Israel, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Israel controls his hands.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Murakami shrugs off.
Murakami tries a body shot but Israel blocks it.
Israel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Israel blocks a body shot from Murakami.
With the fighters up against the cage, Israel throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Israel is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Murakami.
Israel wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Sega Israel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinzade Murakami is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Israel trying to stall but Murakami improves his position.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murakami digs a right hand underneath Israel's ribcage. Israel let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Murakami scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murakami lands a body punch.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israel's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Israel throws an elbow that misses.
Israel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Israel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Murakami 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 short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Israel backwards.
Israel is trying to stall.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Israel throws an elbow but it misses.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Israel avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami presses Israel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinzade Murakami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murakami 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

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