PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Swanson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Swanson
vs
Murphy

178 cm
23
182 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Crippler's Corner

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captain Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Swanson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Swanson lands in his opponent's guard.
Swanson advances to half guard.

Swanson is working for a submission of some sort.
Swanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Swanson trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swanson throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy misses with a body shot

and Swanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy!
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Swanson maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Swanson has a good base and remains in mount.

Swanson working for a guillotine from mount but Murphy is in no mood to give up.
Murphy is trying to escape the mount.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is pressing down on Swanson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
Murphy is pulling down on Swanson's head. It's preventing any offense from Swanson, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Swanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy is trying to keep Swanson in close.

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

Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy wants to stand up but Swanson is controlling him.
Swanson throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Captain Murphy will probably get the nod.
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.

Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Swanson.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Swanson counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.

Swanson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swanson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murphy is breathing heavily.

Swanson drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Swanson off! Swanson jumps back into Murphy's guard.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson advances position into side control!
Murphy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Swanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
Murphy keeping hold of Swanson's head, controlling as best he can.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Swanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Swanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Swanson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Captain Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swanson rather than just go for the knockout.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Swanson counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy works over Swanson's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swanson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy misses the jab.
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Swanson moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Captain Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Captain Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.
Murphy staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Swanson misses.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
Swanson tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Joe Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Murphy lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
Murphy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Swanson stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with a shot to the body

and Swanson counters with a shoot takedown. Murphy fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.

Murphy has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.

Swanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swanson's guard.
Swanson trying to control the position here.
Murphy postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy advances to half guard.

Murphy decides to return to a standing position.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Murphy cracks Swanson with a good jab.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Swanson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Murphy!
Murphy wants to control but Swanson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Swanson maintains control.
BOOM! Swanson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Swanson looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swanson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Joe Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murphy's face.
Swanson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Swanson maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Murphy!