PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manus Murphy (ranked 4098 p4p, 6049 weight class) and Hansie Fick (ranked 517 p4p, 616 weight class). Hansie Fick will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Murphy
vs
Fick

195 cm
18
207
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
205
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hansie Fick!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

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

Murphy clinches up with Fick and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy keeps control of Fick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Murphy jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy pulls Fick in close to prevent any damage.

Fick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fick is looking to stand up but Murphy won't let him.
We've been hearing good reports from Murphy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fick trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fick trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fick is posturing up here but Murphy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fick tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fick has to tap! Slick submission there by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manus Murphy!
After the fight, Manus Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Hansie Fick spoke after the fight, saying 'Job well done.'.