PBP Commentary

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

Murphy
vs
Budden

157 cm
19
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
209 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Avery Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Budden!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murphy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Budden wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Budden is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
Budden gets back to full guard.
Budden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Budden trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Budden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Budden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.

Budden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Budden lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murphy!
Budden raining down hammerfists from mount.

Budden working for a submission but Murphy is keeping him at bay.
Murphy is trying to reverse the position but instead Budden has taken his back - oops!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Budden has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Murphy is defending well but eventually Budden manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Murphy has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Budden!