PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murdock Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Fridman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fridman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kill. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Alex Fridman enters the cage!

Jr
vs
Fridman

200 cm
26
275 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
230 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murdock Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Fridman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fridman misses the jab.

Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jr drops an elbow to the side of Fridman's head.
Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fridman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jr.
Fridman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jr.
Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jr thows a huge punch but Fridman dodges it nicely.
Jr drops an elbow to the side of Fridman's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fridman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fridman's head.
Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jr wants to pass to mount but Fridman is defending the position.
Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr is looking to advance position but Fridman won't allow it.
Fridman is looking for a sweep. Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fridman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jr.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jr trying to control from Fridman's half guard. Fridman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fridman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fridman wants to sweep here but Jr controlling him for the moment.

Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fridman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jr has Fridman in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jr is on top in guard.
Fridman is trying to control the position but Jr postures up.
Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fridman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fridman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jr wants to control from the top but Fridman keeps moving.
Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fridman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murdock Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Murdock Jr has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fridman. Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fridman thows a body shot but no joy.
Fridman misses with a combination

and Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jr wants to pass to mount but Fridman is defending the position.
Jr misses with a head shot. Fridman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr throwing strikes from guard but Fridman blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr distracts Fridman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fridman is looking to stand up but Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fridman's head.
Fridman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fridman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fridman's head.
Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fridman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jr works over Fridman with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fridman is on top in guard.
Fridman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fridman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jr.
Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fridman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jr.
Fridman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jr.
Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Fridman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jr postures up in Fridman's guard and throws a big left but Fridman blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jr preventing the sweep.
Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jr works over Fridman with some ground and pound from guard.
Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murdock Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murdock Jr's cut.
That's time! Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fridman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jr can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fridman.
Fridman fails to land with a series of punches.
Fridman misses with a two punch combination.
Fridman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fridman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jr is standing up over Fridman. Fridman looks to escape but Jr dives into side control.
Jr working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Jr.
Jr cracks Fridman with a big right hand but Fridman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jr working the ground and pound from side control.

Fridman is rocked!
Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fridman is still in real trouble! Can Jr finish him?
The crowd goes nuts as Jr knocks Fridman out cold with a massive hammerfist! Jr Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Murdock Jr!
Murdock Jr retains his heavyweight title!