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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luka Big (ranked 6297 p4p, 24527 weight class) and James Murray (ranked 673 p4p, 744 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luka Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Murray!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big tries to clinch up.
Murray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Big is able to avoid easily.
Murray leaves Big with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Big connects with a body shot that sends Murray's belly button to the back.
Murray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Big bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Big tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Big to the ground. Big escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A good leg kick by Big.
Murray dives in for a single leg takedown but Big sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Big. Big gets slowly back to his feet.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
Luka Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Murray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray shoots in and bounces Big off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Big tries to bench press Murray off him but Murray keeps the position.
Big wants to control but Murray postures up.
Big is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray controlling from side mount.
It looks like Murray might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Murray has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Big is trying to get back to half guard.
Murray controls the position from side control.
Murray misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big trying to remain calm as Murray controls from the top position.
Big stops Murray from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Murray stalls from top position.
Big managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Murray.
Murray controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Big fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
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.
Murray drives through with a takedown into Big's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Murray will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Big sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Big pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray throws out a counter right but Big avoids it with no problem.
Big misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray tried to score with a low kick but Big checks it.
Murray closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Big did well to prevent Murray getting side control.
James Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murray is pressing down on Big's thigh, looking to free his foot. Big is holding on for now.
Murray controlling the action here.
Murray's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More stalling from Murray.
Big looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Big sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Big shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Big's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murray flicks out a counter leg kick but Big steps away.
Big blocks a head kick by Murray.
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Big sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Big.
Big tries to sprawl but Murray drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Murray content to control rather than advance.
Big avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murray.
Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big defending well though.
Murray working over Big with some ground and pound. Big looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Big tries to kick Murray off but Murray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Big is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murray not doing much here.
Murray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Big defends it.
Murray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murray throwing shots but Big is blocking nicely.
Murray content to control rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Big defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murray.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Big momentarily.
Murray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Big!
Murray slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Murray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Big manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Murray controlling from the top position.
Murray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Big's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Big's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murray controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Big gets caught napping as Murray dives in and scores a takedown. Big manages to retain guard.
Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray controlling from the top position.
Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Big is keeping the position for now.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Big keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Murray misses.
Big takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murray thows a leg kick but Big checks it
and Big counters with a solid body kick.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Big drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray scores with a push kick.
Murray cracks Big with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murray lands in his opponent's guard.
Big on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Murray!
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