PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Harrington (ranked 4570 p4p, 4736 weight class) and Luke Murphy (ranked 411 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasper Harrington has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Harrington
vs
Murphy

183 cm
22
145
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jasper Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luke Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harrington.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Harrington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harrington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harrington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasper Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harrington goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Harrington shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Harrington shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harrington misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy 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 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harrington is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harrington goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Harrington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Harrington's head and hops out.
Harrington is breathing heavily.

Harrington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Harrington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harrington is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Harrington actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy content to control rather than advance.

Harrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Harrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harrington tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Murphy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harrington strikes from the bottom but Murphy uses the opportunity to move to side control.

Murphy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Harrington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Harrington gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrington has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Harrington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harrington has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harrington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harrington gets slowly back to his feet.

Harrington tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Harrington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.

Murphy darts in and clinches Harrington up against the cage.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Harrington's takedown attempt.
Harrington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington wants a takedown.
Harrington looking for a takedown.
Harrington is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Harrington is trying to drag Murphy to the mat but Murphy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Murphy.
Harrington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harrington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Harrington sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice combination there by Murphy.

Harrington is rocked!
Murphy throws a head kick but Harrington moves out of range.
Oh Harrington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Harrington square on the jaw! Damn, Harrington is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Murphy!