PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randall McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Rosetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McMurphy
vs
Rosetti

177 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Sydney, Randall McMurphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paolo Rosetti!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosetti tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMurphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rosetti somewhat.
McMurphy avoids the head kick by Rosetti.
Rosetti shoots in for a takedown but McMurphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rosetti dives in and grabs McMurphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McMurphy pushes down on Rosetti's head and hops out.
Randall McMurphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Rosetti.
Rosetti shoots in looking for a takedown but McMurphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rosetti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McMurphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Rosetti circles away.
McMurphy shoots in for a takedown but Rosetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McMurphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rosetti but Rosetti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McMurphy throws a leg kick but Rosetti checks it.

McMurphy moves into the clinch.

McMurphy breaks the clinch.
Rosetti shoots in looking for a takedown. McMurphy tries to sprawl out of it but Rosetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McMurphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rosetti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McMurphy sprawls well. McMurphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rosetti gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McMurphy closes the distance and clinches.

McMurphy breaks from the clinch.
Rosetti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McMurphy counters with an outside leg kick.
McMurphy throws a head kick that misses.

Rosetti closes the distance and pushes McMurphy back into the cage.

McMurphy gets control of Rosetti's arms and successfully pulls guard. McMurphy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rosetti wants to control from the top but McMurphy keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosetti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McMurphy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McMurphy looking for a sweep. Not yet McMurphy, not yet.

McMurphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McMurphy keeping moving, preventing Rosetti from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paolo Rosetti.
Rosetti avoids the head kick by McMurphy.
Rosetti throws a series of punches but McMurphy avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosetti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rosetti looks winded!

McMurphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rosetti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McMurphy wants to control from the top but Rosetti keeps moving.
McMurphy postures up in Rosetti's guard and throws a big left but Rosetti blocks it.
McMurphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rosetti is trying to control the position but McMurphy postures up.
Rosetti keeping moving, preventing McMurphy from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Randall McMurphy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rosetti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McMurphy sprawls well. McMurphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rosetti gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rosetti tries to clinch up but McMurphy circles away and keeps his distance.
McMurphy fails to land with a series of punches.
McMurphy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McMurphy throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMurphy shoots in and drives through. Rosetti sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosetti shoots in looking for a takedown. McMurphy tries to sprawl out of it but Rosetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McMurphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McMurphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rosetti sprawls well. Rosetti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McMurphy gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall McMurphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McMurphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rosetti.
Rosetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rosetti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McMurphy pinned against the cage. McMurphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McMurphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rosetti works McMurphy's body with a nice hook.

McMurphy tries to keep at a distance but Rosetti has taken the fight into the clinch.

McMurphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rosetti closes the distance but McMurphy moves to the side
and McMurphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy is looking to clinch.
McMurphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rosetti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McMurphy as he avoids it easily.
Randall McMurphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Rosetti.

McMurphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Rosetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McMurphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McMurphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rosetti to keep the fight standing.

McMurphy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McMurphy is nestled in close to Rosetti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McMurphy drops an elbow to the side of Rosetti's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy passes to full mount!
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!
McMurphy trying to control but Rosetti is having none of it.
Rosetti is in all sorts of trouble here.
McMurphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rosetti tries to hold on but McMurphy pushes him away.
Rosetti is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosetti can't escape the position.
Rosetti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McMurphy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rosetti is bucking up trying to escape but McMurphy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McMurphy wants to control but instead Rosetti manages to regain half guard.
McMurphy is looking to take a break and control but Rosetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosetti is looking to improve his position.
McMurphy slows the pace down in half guard.

McMurphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMurphy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rosetti!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall McMurphy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McMurphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosetti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McMurphy lands with a slapping head kick.
McMurphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rosetti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rosetti throws a head kick but McMurphy moves out of range.
Rosetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

McMurphy feints and as Rosetti raises his hands in defense, McMurphy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rosetti has his foot on McMurphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMurphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Rosetti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rosetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Rosetti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosetti keeping full guard, as McMurphy tries to pass.
McMurphy advances to half guard.
McMurphy moves into full mount! Rosetti won't be happy about that!
McMurphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rosetti working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McMurphy content just to control the position here.
McMurphy tries to control but Rosetti wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy wants to take Rosetti's back here but Rosetti is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rosetti is in a horrible position here. McMurphy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rosetti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McMurphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosetti tries to reverse the position but McMurphy maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosetti is squirming around, avoiding McMurphy's attempts to control the action.
Rosetti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! McMurphy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosetti is squirming around, avoiding McMurphy's attempts to control the action.
Paolo Rosetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randall McMurphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rosetti is looking to improve his position but McMurphy isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall McMurphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McMurphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall McMurphy!