PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerrod Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Downunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerrod Murphy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Downunder's chin.

Murphy
vs
Downunder

190 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerrod Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Downunder!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Downunder.
Downunder throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.

Downunder takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Downunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Downunder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Downunder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Downunder as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrod Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Downunder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Downunder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Downunder lands a right hand.
Downunder lands with a short shot to the head.
Downunder scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy is looking for a takedown.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Downunder has him pressed against the cage.
Downunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Downunder slowing the pace effectively.
Downunder scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Downunder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Downunder lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downunder effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Downunder.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Downunder works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Downunder with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Downunder.
Downunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Downunder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Downunder digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Downunder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Downunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Downunder.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Downunder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Downunder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downunder pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downunder presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Downunder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Come on Downunder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Downunder is working Murphy over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Downunder lands with a left to the head.
Downunder scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Downunder.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Downunder holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Downunder lands a right hand.
Downunder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Downunder gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Downunder.
Downunder misses with an elbow strike.
Downunder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Downunder tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downunder leaning against his opponent.
Downunder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Downunder has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Downunder.
Downunder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Downunder lands a nice shot to the body.
Downunder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Downunder lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Downunder.
A short left from Downunder.
Downunder tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Downunder throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Downunder.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Downunder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downunder has Murphy pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Downunder.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Downunder after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Downunder.
Downunder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Downunder - that landed with a thud.
Downunder digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Downunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downunder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Downunder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Downunder.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downunder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Downunder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Downunder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Downunder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Downunder scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Downunder moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Downunder misses with a body shot.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Downunder manages to avoid it.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Downunder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
A jab from Downunder misses.
Jerrod Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Downunder tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Downunder to the ground. Downunder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Downunder throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Downunder.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mike Downunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Downunder, as that shot connected.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrod Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downunder connects with a body shot.
Downunder throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.

Downunder closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Downunder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Murphy jumps guard but Downunder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Downunder cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Downunder has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Downunder.
Downunder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downunder prevents the takedown attempt.
Downunder lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Downunder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downunder lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Downunder.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Downunder smiles and moves away.
Murphy shoots in but Downunder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Downunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Downunder looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.

Downunder clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downunder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Downunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Downunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Downunder stalling against the cage.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Downunder just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Downunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Downunder throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Downunder.
Downunder lands with a right to the head.
Downunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Downunder as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Downunder.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Downunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Downunder is defending well.
Downunder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Downunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Downunder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Downunder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mike Downunder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Downunder lands a right hand.
Downunder misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downunder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Downunder digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Downunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Downunder leaning against his opponent.
Downunder digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Downunder prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Downunder, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Downunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Downunder scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Downunder digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Downunder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Downunder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Downunder is defending well.

Downunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from Downunder lands.

Downunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Downunder lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Downunder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Downunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Murphy throws a body punch but Downunder moves out of range.
Downunder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Downunder closes the distance and clinches.
Downunder lands with a right to the head.
Murphy wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Downunder.
Murphy dodges an elbow strike from Downunder.
Downunder scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Downunder lands a shoulder strike.
Downunder cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Downunder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Downunder after a bit of a struggle.
Downunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrod Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downunder taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Downunder works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Downunder misses with an elbow over the top.
Downunder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Downunder presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy jumps guard but Downunder stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Downunder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Downunder lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy is trying to drag Downunder to the mat but Downunder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Downunder misses with a knee strike.
Downunder scores with a hook to the body.
Downunder digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Downunder tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy is working for takedown but Downunder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Downunder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Downunder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Downunder manages to get underhooks.
Downunder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Downunder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Downunder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jerrod Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downunder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Downunder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Downunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
Downunder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Downunder.
Downunder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Downunder lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Downunder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Downunder has him pressed against the cage.
Downunder lands with a light punch inside.
Downunder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downunder has Murphy pressed against the cage.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Downunder has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Downunder as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downunder throws an elbow but it misses.
Downunder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Downunder.
Downunder presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Downunder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Downunder - that landed with a thud.
Mike Downunder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Downunder lands a shot to the body.
Downunder lands a right hand.
Downunder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Downunder pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downunder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Downunder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Downunder stalling in the clinch.
Downunder works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy jumps guard but Downunder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Downunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Downunder prevents the takedown attempt.
Downunder scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Downunder lands a shoulder strike.
Downunder lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Downunder lands a body shot.
Downunder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Downunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Downunder presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Downunder lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Downunder taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Downunder is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy takes an elbow to the temple.
Downunder cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Downunder taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Downunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Downunder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Mike Downunder!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Mike Downunder!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Mike Downunder!

Mike Downunder wins by unanimous decision!