PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Judt (ranked 6881 p4p, 670 weight class) and Kevin Murphy (ranked 8742 p4p, 750 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Judt
vs
Murphy

187 cm
22
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Judt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Murphy !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judt misses with a wild combination.
Murphy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Judt.
No joy there for Murphy , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Judt.
Judt slips a jab and a cross from Murphy .
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Judt stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Judt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Murphy catches Judt right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Marco Judt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Judt. Those never looked like landing.
Judt lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy throws a right hand that Judt ducks under and follows up with a left that Judt also avoids with ease.
Judt misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy . Those never looked like landing.
Judt misses with the combination.
Murphy swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Judt circles away.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Judt.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Judt throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Judt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Judt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judt throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
A right-left combo lands from Judt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Judt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Judt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murphy punishes Judt's body with a nice straight punch.
Judt is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Judt misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Judt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Judt misses.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Murphy , who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judt fails to land with a series of punches.
Judt misses with a wild body shot.
Judt throws a series of strikes that have Murphy backpedaling.
Judt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Judt misses with a two punch combination.
Marco Judt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Judt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Judt swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marco Judt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Murphy stands up and beckons Judt to his feet.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Judt sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Judt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Judt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Murphy 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Judt throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Judt tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Judt sprawls well.
Marco Judt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Murphy .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judt throws a combination that misses

and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Judt fights it but they end up in guard.
Judt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Judt tries to get out of the position.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Murphy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Murphy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Judt screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Murphy ! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kevin Murphy !