PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korin Murphy Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jackson
vs
Murphy Jr

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Korin Murphy Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Murphy Jr.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy Jr is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy Jr.
Murphy Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Murphy Jr fails with the takedown.
Andrew Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korin Murphy Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the action but Murphy Jr is working from the bottom.

Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Murphy Jr dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Murphy Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy Jr is holding on for now.
Murphy Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy Jr is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy Jr is trying to get back to full guard.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but Murphy Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.

Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Andrew Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy Jr moves out of range easily.
Murphy Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Murphy Jr sprawls well.
Murphy Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Murphy Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy Jr continues to drive forward.
Jackson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Murphy Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy Jr, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Murphy Jr against the cage but Murphy Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Murphy Jr sprawls well.
Murphy Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Murphy Jr pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murphy Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Murphy Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Murphy Jr counters with a body kick.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A lazy body kick from Jackson
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy Jr goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy Jr can do to turn this around?
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy Jr leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a low kick.

Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murphy Jr to the ground. Jackson is now in Murphy Jr's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy Jr is keeping the position for now.
Murphy Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy Jr is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson pushing down on Murphy Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Murphy Jr defends it.
Murphy Jr tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Murphy Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Jackson passes into side control.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murphy Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Murphy Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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 Jr's face.

Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murphy Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy Jr is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Murphy Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Murphy Jr can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murphy Jr is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Murphy Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Murphy Jr pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Murphy Jr shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrew Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Murphy Jr on that attempt.
Andrew Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korin Murphy Jr.
Murphy Jr ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Murphy Jr feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Murphy Jr counters with a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has Murphy Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy Jr wants a takedown.

Jackson pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy Jr is retaining full guard.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Murphy Jr wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Murphy Jr defends it.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Murphy Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson trying to control the action but Murphy Jr is working from the bottom.
Murphy Jr is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson moves nicely into side control.

That's four 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.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Murphy Jr denies him.
Korin Murphy Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson tries to move to mount but Murphy Jr blocks the move with his legs.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Jackson!