PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philadelphia Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdoch has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Dean Murdoch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Murdoch
vs
Collins

195 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Murdoch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Philadelphia Collins!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins lands with a cross.
Collins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murdoch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Murdoch is breathing heavily.
Murdoch misses with an uppercut

and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Murdoch didn't expect that.
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.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins connects with a couple of short punches.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murdoch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collins trying to move into half guard but instead Murdoch has managed to sweep!
Collins pulls Murdoch in to control the position.
Collins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Collins is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins is working for a kimura but Murdoch is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Murdoch is defending the position.
Murdoch is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murdoch is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murdoch avoid being mounted?
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdoch keeps working.
Collins prevents Murdoch from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins seems to be working for a kimura but Murdoch defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Collins is pressing down on Murdoch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdoch is holding on for now.
Collins is keen to just control but Murdoch is a slippery customer.

Collins is looking for a kimura here.

Collins is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Murdoch is defending well.

Collins is working for a submission of some sort.
Collins wants to free his trapped foot but Murdoch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Collins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Collins is looking to pass Murdoch's guard but actually Murdoch recovers to full guard.
Murdoch is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Murdoch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins pulls Murdoch in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philadelphia Collins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Collins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Collins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murdoch's guard.
Collins is stalling in the full guard.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Murdoch.
Collins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murdoch keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Collins works over Murdoch with some ground and pound from guard.
Collins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murdoch's guard.
Collins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Philadelphia Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murdoch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Collins working over Murdoch with some ground and pound. Murdoch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Collins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Collins moves to the back position.
Collins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Murdoch trying to control but not successfully.

Collins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Collins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Collins has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Murdoch! Can he survive? No! He's out! Collins gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Philadelphia Collins!