PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Murray (ranked 7278 p4p, 450 weight class) and Zeke Zooralangui (ranked 23292 p4p, 496 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murray
vs
Zooralangui

172 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

163 cm
24
151 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeke Zooralangui!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Zeke Zooralangui has been cut.
Zooralangui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murray is looking for a counter combo.
Zooralangui misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Zooralangui shoots in and gets a takedown into Murray's guard.
Murray trying to keep a closed guard but Zooralangui is proving a slippery customer.
Zooralangui controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zooralangui postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray wants to sweep here but Zooralangui controlling him for the moment.
Zooralangui works over Murray with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Murray is looking for a triangle but Zooralangui pushes his legs off easily.

Murray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zooralangui cracks Murray with a solid left hand.
Zooralangui must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zooralangui missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zooralangui engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zooralangui wanted to stand there but Murray had control of the position.
Zooralangui connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zooralangui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Murray looking for a guillotine here but Zooralangui defends easily.

Zooralangui thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murray working a defensive guard here.

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray scores with a push kick.
Zooralangui shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zooralangui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eddie Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Zooralangui.
Murray is looking to clinch but Zooralangui is avoiding it.

Zooralangui rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
Zooralangui stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray has Zooralangui pressed against the cage, preventing Zooralangui from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zooralangui tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eddie Murray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeke Zooralangui's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eddie Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zooralangui swats away the attempt to clinch by Murray.
Zooralangui on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murray. Murray obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands with a slapping head kick.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but Zooralangui pushes him off.
Murray wants to clinch.
Zooralangui drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murray defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zooralangui circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zooralangui throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murray tries to clinch up but Zooralangui circles away and keeps his distance.
Zooralangui goes for a double leg but Murray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murray continues to drive forward.
Murray is looking to counter the offense by Zooralangui and move into the clinch.
Zooralangui fails with the takedown.

Zooralangui shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murray napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Murray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Zooralangui decides to stand up, so the ref orders Murray to his feet.
Zooralangui should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zooralangui shoots in and drives through. Murray sprawls well.
Murray throws a quick counter head kick but Zooralangui was just out of range.
Eddie Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Zooralangui.
Murray tries to clinch but Zooralangui is having none of it.

Zooralangui gets a double leg takedown into Murray's guard.
Zooralangui cracks Murray with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zooralangui is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zooralangui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Zooralangui stands and steps away. Murray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zooralangui. That did some damage!
Zooralangui with a poor takedown
and Murray counters with a low kick, right behind Zooralangui 's knee.
Zooralangui avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zooralangui keeps the fight on the outside.
Zooralangui wants to counter the offense by Murray and move into the clinch position.

Zooralangui instigates a clinch.
Murray is looking to control Zooralangui's arms but Zooralangui gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murray has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zooralangui tries to circle away but Murray has him pinned against the cage.
Murray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zooralangui is keeping busy.
Zooralangui wants to take the fight to the mat but Murray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murray looking to stall.
Zooralangui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zooralangui managing to block the knees to the body from Murray.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray trying to control the position but instead, Zooralangui has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murray into the cage.
Murray wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Zooralangui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeke Zooralangui's cut.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Murray gets caught napping as Zooralangui dives in and scores a takedown. Murray manages to retain guard.
Murray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zooralangui lands a couple of digs.
Zooralangui with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zooralangui closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murray to the mat! Murray manages to get full guard.
Zooralangui content to stall in guard here.
Zooralangui wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Zooralangui tries to free his leg and advance position but Murray is retaining full guard.
Zooralangui trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zooralangui gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zooralangui.
Zooralangui pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murray. Zooralangui shrugs it off though.
Zooralangui sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murray lands with a slapping head kick.
Zooralangui doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murray counters with a one-two to the body.
Zooralangui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Murray lands but Zooralangui takes it in his stride.

Zooralangui clinches up with Murray and pushes him back against the cage.
Zooralangui has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eddie Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Zooralangui.
Zooralangui jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zooralangui jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zooralangui can't get the takedown.
Zooralangui avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zooralangui managing to block the knees to the body from Murray.
Zooralangui jumps guard but Murray stands there with Zooralangui around his waist. Zooralangui gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
Zooralangui is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray is trying to maintain a safe position but Zooralangui gets an underhook and turns Murray into the cage.
Murray looking to stall.
Zooralangui jumps guard but Murray stands there with Zooralangui around his waist. Zooralangui gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murray 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Murray!