PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers comes to the cage accompanied by Meatloaf: In The Land Of The Pigs. Murdock has chosen Man Without Fear-Rob Zombie as his entrance music. 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.

Summers
vs
Murdock

178 cm
23
171 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock throws a push kick but Summers slaps the foot to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murdock.
Murdock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murdock tries a low kick but Summers avoids it.
Murdock stuffs the takedown.
Summers throws a looping overhand right but Murdock ducks down to avoid it.
Murdock thuds his shin into the meat of Summers's side.

Summers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

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

Murdock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Summers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Murdock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Summers throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.

Murdock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Summers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock controls Summers momentarily but Summers frees himself.

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

Murdock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Summers thows a huge punch but Murdock dodges it nicely.
Murdock gets full guard.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Summers controls the pace.
Summers postures up and lands a big shot to Murdock's brow.
Murdock controls Summers momentarily but Summers frees himself.
Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Summers.
Summers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers with a flurry of punches that miss.

Murdock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Summers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Summers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summers is in close to Murdock's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Murdock looking for a guillotine here but Summers defends easily.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Summers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Murdock looking for a guillotine here but Summers defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Summers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Murdock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Summers defends well.
Murdock controls Summers momentarily but Summers frees himself.
Murdock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Summers kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Summers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Summers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murdock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Summers!
Summers manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murdock seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers is trying to control but Murdock manages to pass to mount!

Murdock is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Summers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Summers shrugs it off.
Summers flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Summers is trying to escape the mount.

Murdock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Murdock is trying to take his opponent's back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Summers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Summers lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Murdock working for a triangle but Summers defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dylan Summers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Murdock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murdock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
Murdock tried to score with a low kick but Summers checks it.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
Summers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murdock swivels and escapes.
Summers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murdock defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Summers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murdock's waist but Murdock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Summers off to one side.
A clash of legs there as Summers blocks the low kick.
Summers throws a right and a left that Murdock avoids nicely.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Summers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Summers misses the shot to the body.
Summers fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers blocks a head kick by Murdock.
A clash of legs there as Summers blocks the low kick.

Summers scores with a takedown into Murdock's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murdock is on top in guard.
Summers is pulling down on Murdock's head to control his posture.
Murdock wants to pass the guard but Summers is keeping the position.
Murdock trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Murdock is pushing down on Summers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Summers is fighting to maintain full guard but Murdock has managed to sneak the leg through.

Murdock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Summers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murdock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers gets full guard.
Murdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Summers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Summers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murdock advances to half guard.

Murdock seems to be looking for submissions.
Murdock is stalling here. Summers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Murdock seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Summers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Summers working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Murdock wants to improve his position but Summers is controlling well.

Murdock actively working from the bottom here.
Summers working over Murdock with some ground and pound. Murdock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murdock is looking to improve his position.
Summers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Summers there.
Summers working Murdock over with strikes.
Summers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murdock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Summers winds up and cracks Murdock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Summers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers is nestled in close to Murdock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Murdock actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Summers is working for a submission of some sort.
Summers is looking to take a break and control but Murdock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Summers prevents Murdock from improving his position.
Summers wants to free his trapped foot but Murdock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Summers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working.

Murdock looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murdock defending well though.
Murdock is staying active underneath Summers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dylan Summers will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horrible takedown by Summers or perhaps it was just good defense by Murdock which made him look bad.
A bone on bone clash there as Summers blocks the leg kick.
Summers blocks a low kick nicely.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Summers tries for a takedown but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Summers feints and as Murdock raises his hands in defense, Summers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers preventing the sweep.
Murdock has momentary wrist control but Summers slips an elbow through the middle.

Murdock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Summers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Summers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murdock's head.
Murdock wants to sweep but no luck.
Summers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Summers connects with a couple of short punches.

Murdock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Summers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dylan Summers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Summers trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Summers won't allow Murdock to sweep him here.
Summers landing some decent shots from guard.
Summers wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Summers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murdock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Summers!
Murdock is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Summers is in real trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murdock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Murdock gets his hands free as Summers looks to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Murdock is persistently looking for the submission but Summers is defending it well.

Murdock is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Summers defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Murdock looking for the RNC.
Summers breaks Murdock's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Summers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matthew Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Summers scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Summers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Summers cracks Murdock with a big elbow.
Summers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Murdock!
Summers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murdock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murdock regains half guard.

Murdock looking for submissions off his back.
Summers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murdock is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers lands with a punch from half guard.

Summers wants to work for an arm triangle but Murdock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murdock moves into full guard.
Dylan Summers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murdock looking for a sweep. Not yet Murdock, not yet.
Summers working some strikes from top position.
Summers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Summers throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murdock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Summers wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Summers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Summers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dylan Summers!
Dylan Summers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.