PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Malloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdock has chosen Behind the Mask as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Malloy
vs
Murdock

199 cm
20
287 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

196 cm
24
262 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Malloy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Malloy is just out of range.
Murdock lands with a shot to the body.
Murdock fails with a takedown attempt.
Murdock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malloy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malloy wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Murdock or perhaps it was just good defense by Malloy which made him look bad.
James Malloy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Murdock.
Malloy throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Malloy.
Murdock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malloy avoids it really well and circles away.
Malloy tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.

Malloy has managed to clinch.
Malloy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malloy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malloy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malloy misses with a knee strike.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body.
Malloy is breathing heavily.
Malloy tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
Malloy misses with a knee strike.
Murdock tries for a takedown but Malloy manages to get underhooks.
Malloy prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malloy is pressed up against the cage. Murdock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malloy down to the mat. Malloy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murdock looks to land a combination. Malloy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock throws a right and a left that Malloy avoids nicely.
Murdock shoots for a takedown but Malloy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murdock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murdock shoots for a takedown but Malloy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malloy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown but Malloy shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malloy throws a wild body kick that Murdock sees coming a mile off.
Malloy misses with a head kick.
Murdock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murdock dives in and grabs Malloy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malloy pushes down on Murdock's head and hops out.
Murdock dives in and grabs Malloy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malloy pushes down on Murdock's head and hops out.
Malloy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murdock is able to avoid easily.
Murdock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malloy pinned against the cage. Malloy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murdock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malloy throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock fails to land with a series of punches.
Malloy slaps away a takedown attempt from Murdock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murdock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malloy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murdock somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murdock scores a takedown into full mount!
Murdock tries to control but Malloy wriggling away.
Murdock fails to take his opponent's back.
Malloy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Murdock is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Malloy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Murdock thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet but Malloy is holding on tight.

Murdock goes for an armbar but Malloy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Malloy.

Murdock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malloy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murdock has momentary wrist control but Malloy slips an elbow through the middle.

Murdock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malloy defends well.
Malloy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malloy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murdock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malloy has managed to get both his arms back between Murdock's legs - danger averted.
Malloy pushing down on Murdock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malloy slips a nice elbow through Murdock's hands, connecting with Murdock's forehead.
Nice strikes from Malloy there.
Murdock taking some punishment here, with Malloy in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malloy.

Murdock pushes Malloy off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Malloy rushes Murdock and presses him up against the cage.
Murdock has Malloy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malloy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murdock wants a takedown.
Malloy tries a knee to the head but Murdock blocks it.
Malloy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malloy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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 James Malloy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Malloy avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Murdock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murdock misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Murdock misses.
Murdock throws a nice looking combination but Malloy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malloy misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Murdock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malloy as he avoids it easily.
Murdock shoots in and drives through. Malloy sprawls well.
Malloy tries a low kick but Murdock avoids it.
A head kick misses from Malloy.
Murdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Malloy circles away.
Malloy is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock stalks Malloy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malloy's face. Malloy staggers backwards, shaken.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock misses with a takedown attempt - Malloy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James Malloy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Murdock.

Malloy takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malloy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock tries to score a body lock takedown but Malloy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murdock wants to break free but Malloy has control.
Malloy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murdock tries to work over Malloy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malloy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malloy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Murdock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malloy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James Malloy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Murdock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malloy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malloy pinned against the cage. Malloy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Malloy.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malloy throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock shoots in for a double leg but Malloy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malloy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malloy slaps away a takedown attempt from Murdock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murdock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murdock blocks a head kick by Malloy.
Murdock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murdock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malloy pinned against the cage. Malloy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malloy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mike Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malloy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murdock thows a leg kick but Malloy checks it

and Malloy counters by moving into the clinch.
Malloy misses with a knee to the head.
Malloy tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
Murdock looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malloy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murdock looks for a takedown but Malloy sprawls well.
Mike Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock misses with a few strikes there.
Malloy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murdock.
Malloy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murdock.
Murdock throws a one two combo.
Murdock fails to land the takedown.
Malloy misses with a head kick.
Murdock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murdock misses with a series of wild punches.
Malloy throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock is working the combinations to good effect here.
Murdock shoots in for a double leg but Malloy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock takes one to the side of the head.
Malloy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malloy misses with a head kick.
Malloy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murdock.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown but Malloy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malloy misses with a low kick.
Murdock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malloy's waist but Malloy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murdock off to one side.
Malloy throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malloy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murdock.
Mike Murdock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malloy doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Malloy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murdock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malloy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Malloy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Murdock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malloy moves out of range of the leg kick from Murdock.
Murdock dives in and grabs Malloy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malloy pushes down on Murdock's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murdock.
Malloy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malloy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Malloy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murdock tries for a takedown but Malloy manages to get underhooks.
James Malloy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Murdock.
Murdock wants a takedown.
Malloy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malloy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murdock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malloy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock is trying to break free.
Malloy scores with a knee to the head.
Malloy with a knee to the head.
Malloy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murdock lands with a light punch inside.
Malloy trying to land knees to the body.
Malloy gets underhooks to prevent Murdock's takedown attempt.
Murdock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malloy just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malloy is pressed up against the cage. Murdock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malloy down to the mat. Malloy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malloy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock thumps Malloy with a low kick.
Malloy throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Murdock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Murdock misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malloy. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malloy slips a jab and a cross from Murdock.

Murdock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Malloy gets back to half guard.
Malloy gets back to full guard.
Malloy pulls Murdock in close to prevent any damage.

Malloy is working an open guard so Murdock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malloy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a takedown attempt
and Malloy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Malloy throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Malloy.
A nice combination there by Murdock.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murdock is defended easily by Malloy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malloy.
Murdock throws a right and a left that Malloy avoids nicely.
Malloy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malloy throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malloy avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock misses with a takedown attempt - Malloy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malloy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malloy defends it nicely.

Malloy instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Malloy.
Murdock is working for takedown but Malloy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malloy tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
Murdock wants a takedown.
Malloy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Murdock.
Malloy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murdock's efforts to push away.
Malloy blocks an uppercut.
Malloy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murdock.
Malloy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murdock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murdock breaks from the clinch.
Murdock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malloy's head backwards.
Malloy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malloy swivels and escapes.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Malloy.
Murdock misses with a takedown
and Malloy counters with a big head kick but Murdock shrugs it off.
Malloy misses with a head kick.
Murdock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malloy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Murdock is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murdock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murdock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murdock lands with a hook. Malloy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malloy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malloy moves out of range of the leg kick from Murdock.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown but Malloy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Malloy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malloy tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malloy. Malloy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Malloy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malloy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Malloy!