PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Barbosa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Barbosa
vs
Murray

188 cm
18
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Urban Vandal fight gear

Pure Juice

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murray as he avoids it easily.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Murray ducks under and follows up with a left that Murray also avoids with ease.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Barbosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has Murray in his guard.

Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Murray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Murray content to stall in guard here.
Barbosa is trying to control the position but Murray postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Murray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murray tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling his head.
Murray working the ground and pound from side control.
Murray tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murray lands a few punches from side control.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murray's best efforts.

Barbosa is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
Barbosa is looking to control Murray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?

That's four 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.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Murray keeps him under control.
Murray wants to stand but Barbosa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Murray decides to stand and escape the position.
Murray throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
Leee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leee Murray dominated that round.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Murray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murray thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Murray connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Barbosa tumbling to the canvas! Murray pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Barbosa was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leee Murray!