PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 992 p4p, 1078 weight class) and Kittisak Saetang (ranked 104 p4p, 116 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Murphy
vs
Saetang

171 cm
22
156
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
145
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saetang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saetang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Saetang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saetang clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy defending well as Saetang loads up on a big left hand.
Saetang misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Murphy closes the distance and pushes Saetang back into the cage.
Saetang wants a takedown but no success here.
Saetang throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saetang.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Saetang.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Saetang pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saetang's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saetang.
A short uppercut from Saetang.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saetang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kittisak Saetang.
Murphy with a hook.

Saetang has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Saetang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saetang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Saetang gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Saetang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Saetang has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Saetang.
Saetang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Saetang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.
Saetang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Saetang lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Saetang back against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Saetang.
Saetang tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saetang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saetang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saetang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saetang can turn it around.

Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Saetang tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Saetang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saetang throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saetang thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Saetang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saetang.
Saetang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Murphy misses
letting Saetang counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Saetang tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Saetang avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Saetang throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.
Saetang misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Saetang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saetang.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Liam Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saetang moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Saetang's head but Saetang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saetang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy with a hook.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Saetang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy cracks Saetang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saetang takes a step back to recover.
Murphy lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Saetang's head.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Saetang.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saetang misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saetang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Liam Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saetang throws a lazy body kick
and Saetang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Saetang is rocked!
Murphy stuns Saetang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saetang is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a combination that misses

and Saetang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saetang seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Saetang improves position.
Saetang lands with a left to the head.
Saetang lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Saetang.
Murphy tries to work over Saetang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saetang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kittisak Saetang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saetang misses with a body punch.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Saetang wants a takedown but no success here.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Saetang's takedown attempt.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kittisak Saetang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Saetang.
Murphy tries to work over Saetang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Saetang fails to land.
Saetang tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy has Saetang pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Saetang's takedown attempt.
Saetang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saetang.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Saetang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saetang is looking for a takedown.
Saetang misses with the head strike.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liam Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
Saetang tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saetang misses with some punches.
Saetang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saetang struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saetang lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Murphy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saetang moves away.

Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Saetang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Saetang on the inside.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy looking to stall.
Saetang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Saetang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Saetang.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Saetang goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saetang slips a straight right by Murphy.
Saetang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Saetang moves out of range as Murphy strikes.

Murphy rushes Saetang and presses him up against the cage.
Saetang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Saetang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Saetang fails to land.
Saetang tries for a takedown but Murphy manages to get underhooks.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kittisak Saetang.
Murphy looking to stall.
Saetang misses with some punches.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Saetang blocks it.
Saetang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Saetang misses with the head strike.
Murphy has Saetang pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saetang blocks it with crossed arms.
Saetang being controlled against the cage.
Saetang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saetang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Saetang's takedown attempt.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Saetang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Saetang.
Saetang throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Saetang lands a jab to the nose.
Saetang misses with a looping left.
Saetang misses with a low kick.
Saetang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saetang misses with the combination.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saetang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saetang can do to turn this around?
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saetang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy jabs at Saetang's body.
Murphy cracks Saetang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Murphy.

Saetang forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Saetang throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Saetang is looking for a takedown.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Saetang.
Saetang working aggressively here.
Saetang has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!