PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick Limpenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendrick Limpenstein will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Murphy
vs
Limpenstein

162 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kendrick Limpenstein!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limpenstein throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Limpenstein looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Limpenstein!
Murphy content just to control the position here.
Murphy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee warns Limpenstein that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Murphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Murphy looking for a guillotine from mount but Limpenstein is having none of it.
Limpenstein has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Murphy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Limpenstein's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Limpenstein preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Murphy.
Murphy tries to get the hooks in deep but Limpenstein pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy lands shots from the back.
Murphy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Limpenstein wants to get back to his feet.

Murphy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Limpenstein has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murphy is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Limpenstein won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Murphy off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Murphy!