PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerrod Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Murphy
vs
Wall

180 cm
24
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

KAISER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerrod Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tobias Wall!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murphy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Murphy is working for a kimura but Wall is defending it quite comfortably.

Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
Murphy is pressing down on Wall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wall is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wall is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard.
Murphy is really struggling to control Wall but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Wall defends the submission attempt.
Murphy is thwarting Wall's attempts to control the position.

Murphy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wall is just riding it out for now. Murphy eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wall is not content to let Murphy control the position.

Wall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Murphy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wall is just riding it out for now. Murphy eventually gives up the hold.

Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Wall defends the submission attempt.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Wall is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Murphy stops Wall from getting back to his feet.
Wall is trying to control but can't.

Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.
Wall wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wall can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murphy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wall trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Wall defending well.
Wall trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy trying to control the action but Wall is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerrod Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Murphy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wall sprawls well initially but Murphy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Murphy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wall is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wall avoid being mounted?
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Wall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wall wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.

Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jerrod Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wall wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Murphy wants to work for an arm triangle but Wall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wall is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.

Murphy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wall could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Murphy has cracked it and Wall is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerrod Murphy!