PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mcmuffin (ranked 24299 p4p, 25093 weight class) and Jacob Murphy (ranked 658 p4p, 687 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mcmuffin
vs
Murphy

176 cm
19
177
3 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
180
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon)

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Mcmuffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcmuffin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murphy did well to prevent Mcmuffin getting side control.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Mcmuffin is controlling him well.
Mcmuffin passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to control Mcmuffin's posture but Mcmuffin avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmuffin controls the position.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcmuffin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Murphy is trying to control Mcmuffin's posture but Mcmuffin avoids it.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murphy trying to remain calm as Mcmuffin controls from the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Murphy clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcmuffin lands with a short shot to the head.

Mcmuffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mcmuffin gets caught napping as Murphy dives in and scores a takedown. Mcmuffin manages to retain guard.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Mcmuffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mcmuffin is pulling down on Murphy's head to control his posture.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy advances position into side control!
Mcmuffin is not content to let Murphy control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcmuffin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Murphy wants to stand but Mcmuffin has his arm trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Mcmuffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy throwing strikes but Mcmuffin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Mcmuffin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mcmuffin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mcmuffin is in Murphy's guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Murphy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Murphy keeping full guard, as Mcmuffin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcmuffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcmuffin's guard.

Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy postures up in Mcmuffin's guard and throws a big left but Mcmuffin blocks it.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Mcmuffin keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcmuffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcmuffin, not yet.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmuffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Murphy darts in and clinches Mcmuffin up against the cage.
Mcmuffin gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Murphy jumps guard and drags Mcmuffin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcmuffin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murphy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murphy has an active guard here but Mcmuffin has managed to pass into half guard.

Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Mcmuffin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murphy won't allow Mcmuffin to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy wants to control but Mcmuffin is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcmuffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Craig Mcmuffin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mcmuffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.

Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcmuffin's guard.

Mcmuffin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Murphy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Mcmuffin manages to break the clinch.
Mcmuffin shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcmuffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Mcmuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy wanted to stand there but Mcmuffin had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Mcmuffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Murphy working a defensive guard but Mcmuffin passes into half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Mcmuffin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcmuffin prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Mcmuffin content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Murphy wants to control the action here but instead Mcmuffin manages to pass to full mount!
Mcmuffin controlling his opponent.
Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmuffin controlling from mount.
Mcmuffin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Craig Mcmuffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Mcmuffin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcmuffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcmuffin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Mcmuffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcmuffin, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mcmuffin!
A very excited looking Craig Mcmuffin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.