PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Murphy
vs
Williams

175 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 7 - 1

170 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Guillotine Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murphy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

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

Williams gets to his feet - Murphy follows without any prompting.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily

and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Williams moves into full mount! Murphy won't be happy about that!
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Williams get's back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a takedown

and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Murphy!
Williams controlling from mount.
I looks like Williams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.

Williams with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Williams is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy with a poor takedown

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Williams stands up and waves to Murphy to follow him.
Murphy fails with the takedown

and Williams moves into the clinch.
Murphy keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.

Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Murphy fails with the takedown

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murphy!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Williams scores a takedown into full mount!
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.

Williams is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murphy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Murphy tries to improve his position but instead Williams has taken his back!
Murphy can't escape the position.
Murphy trying to control but not successfully.
Murphy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Williams's guard. Nice work there by Murphy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Williams wriggles free and stands up.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Murphy backpedaling.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams passes to full mount!
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.

Williams looking for a guillotine from mount but Murphy is having none of it.

Williams get's back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with the combination.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily

so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ed Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Murphy's brow.

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

Murphy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Williams is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Murphy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Williams's back instead.
Dan Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Williams gets a takedown into half guard.

Williams is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.

Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.

Williams stands and steps away. Murphy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control here.

Williams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed

and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Williams drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Williams gets to his feet - Murphy follows without any prompting.

Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murphy's guard.
Williams won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.

Williams gets to his feet - Murphy follows without any prompting.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.

Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murphy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ed Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Murphy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Murphy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Williams wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Murphy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dan Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Williams!