PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Murphy (ranked 1936 p4p, 6461 weight class) and Bizzo Colez (ranked 106 p4p, 314 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Molly Malone- The Dubliners. Colez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lose Yourself kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bizzo Colez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Murphy
vs
Colez

150 cm
26
130
5 - 2 - 0

160 cm
27
135
1 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bizzo Colez!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Colez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Colez throws a leg kick that is checked

and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Colez won't be happy with that.

Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Colez to his feet.
Colez throws a combination that misses

and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Colez didn't expect that.
Murphy is standing up over Colez. Colez looks to escape but Murphy dives into side control.

We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colez is trying to get back to his feet.

Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Colez throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colez works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Seamus Murphy has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Murphy stands and steps away. Colez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A big left from Colez misses.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Colez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Colez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Murphy is controlling him well.

Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bizzo Colez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murphy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Colez - the referee stops the clock and Murphy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Colez. Murphy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colez!

Colez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Colez is wriggling around but Murphy manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Colez throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.

Murphy decides to stand back up.
Colez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colez throws a poor cross that misses

and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Murphy decides to stand up.
Colez is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Colez falls off balance throwing a combination

and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.

Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Colez to his feet.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bizzo Colez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Colez.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Colez throws a combination that misses

and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Colez manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Colez sprawls and moves away.
Colez takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Colez is quick to defend against it.
Colez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colez looks winded!
Colez tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Colez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Colez is quick to defend against it.
Colez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Colez - that will leave a mark!
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colez can do anything to dispel that myth.

Murphy stands up from Colez's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bizzo Colez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seamus Murphy's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A low kick from Colez misses

and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Murphy stands and steps away. Colez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colez!
Colez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Murphy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Colez throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Colez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Colez is predictable there

and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colez!
Colez is looking to get back to his feet here but Murphy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Colez's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colez is breathing heavily.
Murphy biding his time, controlling Colez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colez is trying to get back to his feet but Murphy has full control of the position and if anything, Colez has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Murphy gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Colez misses with a double jab

and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Colez didn't expect that.

Murphy stands and steps away. Colez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Colez bucks up and tries to throw Murphy off but instead Murphy has got his back!
Murphy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Murphy gets back to his feet. Colez is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Colez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Colez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Colez avoids it well and moves away.
Colez throws a combination. Murphy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Colez!
Colez throws a leg kick that is checked

and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Murphy stands up out of the half guard.
Colez tries to land a body kick

and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Murphy gets to his feet. Colez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Colez misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seamus Murphy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Colez throws a lazy body kick

and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Colez misses with the combination.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Colez.
No joy there for Colez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Colez is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colez misses with a looping right.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Colez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colez scores with a three punch combo!
Colez misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colez misses with a combination

Murphy has Colez's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Colez throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colez looks to throw a body kick

and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Colez didn't expect that.
Colez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Murphy stands up from half guard.
Colez swings widly with a right hand

and Murphy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murphy.
Colez wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it.

Murphy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Colez, up you get!
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Murphy gets to his feet. Colez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colez misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Colez throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Colez throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Murphy decides to stand and escape the position.
Colez misses with a kick to the body

and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Colez fights it but they end up in guard.

Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Colez misses with a double jab

and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Colez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Murphy decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colez throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Colez misses with a combination

and Murphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colez's guard.

Colez is working an open guard so Murphy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Colez misses with a double jab

and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Murphy!
In defeat, Bizzo Colez stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's just the beginning...'.