PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward A Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry comes to the cage accompanied by In Time. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Perry
vs
A Murphy

185 cm
23
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

192 cm
24
272 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Fight 4 America

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward A Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Perry tumbling to the canvas!

It looks like Shawn Perry has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy wants to stand but Perry is controlling his posture from full guard.

Murphy stands up and waves to Perry to follow him.
Murphy tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Perry's shoulder, as Perry tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Perry.
Nice defenses there by Perry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Perry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Perry scores a takedown into full mount!
Perry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Perry trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Perry content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Perry controlling his opponent.
Perry trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to control but instead Murphy manages to regain half guard.
Perry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Perry is controlling him
Murphy wants to stand back up but Perry manages to pass into side control.
Perry tries to advance to mount but Murphy denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry controls the position from side control.

Perry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry takes a little break here. Murphy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward A Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Perry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Perry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Perry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry slips a straight right by Murphy.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perry wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Perry tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Perry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Perry tries to pass.
Perry won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perry moves away from the strike by Murphy.

Perry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murphy's guard.

Murphy pushes Perry off and scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy is breathing heavily.

Perry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Perry trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Perry stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.

Perry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Perry eventually gives up the hold.
Perry wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Murphy is looking to escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Perry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Perry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Perry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Perry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Perry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perry looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Perry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Perry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Perry shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Perry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perry shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Perry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy throws the left hand but Perry avoids the punch easily.
Perry slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Edward A Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murphy tries to escape but Perry is in control.
Perry trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Perry asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perry wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Murphy is pushing Perry's head away, looking to escape. Perry manages to hold on to the position though.

Perry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Perry's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Murphy misses.

Perry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet.
Perry lands a decent elbow from side control.
Murphy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Perry creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy stops Perry from passing to mount.
Perry is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Murphy pushes Perry away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Perry gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Perry misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Perry taking a breather here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Perry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Murphy!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Perry working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Perry!