PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floruit Biggus (ranked 3336 p4p, 2776 weight class) and Colin Murphy (ranked 322 p4p, 283 weight class). Colin Murphy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Floruit Biggus's chin.

Biggus
vs
Murphy

169 cm
20
153
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
147
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Floruit Biggus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Floruit Biggus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggus looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Biggus shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Biggus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Biggus with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Biggus has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Biggus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floruit Biggus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biggus somewhat.

Biggus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Biggus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Biggus's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biggus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Biggus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murphy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Biggus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggus stops Murphy from passing to mount.
Murphy slows the pace down.
Biggus is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biggus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy taking a breather here.
Biggus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Biggus is working for a submission of some sort.
Murphy has his hands clasped together around Biggus's back. He's all about the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggus wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position.
Murphy trying to hold on to Biggus's head to control him but Biggus postures up.
Biggus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy is staying active underneath Biggus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Biggus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.

Biggus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Biggus eventually gives up the hold.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Biggus is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Biggus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Biggus scores with a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy can't keep his opponent in guard - Biggus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Biggus throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Biggus wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggus prevents Murphy from improving his position.

Biggus is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biggus to get the leverage.
Murphy is looking to control Biggus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Murphy wants to control but Biggus passes into side.

Biggus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Biggus advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy has given up his back.

Murphy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Biggus working for a choke but Murphy is defending well.

Murphy defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biggus is keeping the position for now.

Biggus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four 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.
Biggus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Floruit Biggus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biggus trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biggus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is pulling down on Biggus's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Floruit Biggus dominated that second round.
That's time! Biggus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biggus tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Biggus shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biggus misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floruit Biggus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Murphy moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Biggus! Murphy continues to tee off on Biggus, landing with a left and a right! Murphy connects with a right hand that leaves Biggus sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Colin Murphy!
Colin Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.