PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hardy Builtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Builtman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Have a Dream. Murdock has chosen I Have A Dream as his entrance music. Liam Murdock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Builtman
vs
Murdock

175 cm
18
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Inexperienced

V-Mask Clothing + 70% laundry

Valhalla Fight Wear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hardy Builtman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Builtman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Murdock has managed to clinch.

Murdock lands a takedown into guard.
Builtman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Builtman is on top in guard.

Builtman has gone for a leg lock! Murdock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Builtman's guard.

Builtman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Builtman looking for a guillotine here but Murdock defends easily.
Builtman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Builtman keeping full guard, as Murdock tries to pass.
Murdock preventing the sweep.
Builtman wants to stand but Murdock is controlling the position.

Murdock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Builtman dives on top into guard.

Builtman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murdock's guard.
Murdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Builtman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Builtman tries to advance to mount but Murdock denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is looking to reverse the position.
Builtman misses with the ground and pound.

Builtman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Builtman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Builtman trying to control the action but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Builtman advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock can't escape the position.
Murdock holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Builtman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Murdock blocking the ground and pound.
Murdock is desperately trying to improve his position but Builtman has a good base and remains in mount.

Builtman has hold of Murdock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Murdock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Murdock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Builtman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murdock defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Builtman 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.
Murdock wants to sweep here but Builtman controlling him for the moment.
Builtman is pushing down on Murdock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murdock is fighting to maintain full guard but Builtman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Builtman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murdock!
Builtman wants to control the pace but Murdock is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdock wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Builtman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Builtman prevents Murdock from getting the reversal.
Builtman fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hardy Builtman dominated that round.
That's time! Builtman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Builtman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Builtman drives through and clinches with Murdock against the cage.
Builtman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murdock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murdock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Builtman after a bit of a struggle.
Murdock is trying to drag Builtman to the mat but Builtman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Builtman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Builtman manages to end up in side control.
Builtman in side control, throwing shots but Murdock defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builtman has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Builtman working for a submission but Murdock is keeping him at bay.
Murdock is controlling an arm, preventing Builtman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We've been informed that Murdock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Builtman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Builtman is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Murdock is in real trouble.
Builtman misses with an elbow to the head.

Builtman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Murdock tries to escape the position.
Builtman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Murdock tries to escape but Builtman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Builtman looking for the RNC.

Builtman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Murdock defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Builtman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?

Murdock fending off the submission attempt from Builtman.

Builtman is looking for the choke from the back position but Murdock is controlling his hands well.

Builtman looking for the RNC.
Hardy Builtman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock turns into Builtman and is now in his guard.
Builtman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Builtman passes Murdock's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Murdock is defending against the submission attempts here by Builtman.
Murdock wants to improve his position but Builtman is controlling well.
Murdock trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock wants to sweep but Builtman has passed to side control!
Murdock is looking for a sweep.
Murdock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Builtman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Murdock!
Murdock avoids a series of strikes thrown by Builtman.
Murdock is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Builtman looking to secure an arm triangle but Murdock defends it well.

Builtman has control of Murdock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Murdock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hardy Builtman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Builtman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murdock's half guard.

Builtman is trying to work for a kimura but Murdock is defending well.
Murdock is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Builtman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murdock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builtman uses his free foot to push down on Murdock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murdock.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Builtman looking for a guillotine from mount but Murdock is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Builtman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Murdock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Builtman looking to control but Murdock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Builtman punching from mount but Murdock doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Builtman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Murdock is now in Builtman's guard. A big mistake from Builtman there, giving up the dominant position!
Builtman keeping full guard, as Murdock tries to pass.
Builtman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Builtman is keeping the position for now.
Builtman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Builtman keeping full guard, as Murdock tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Builtman is on top in guard.

Builtman with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builtman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Builtman passes Murdock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murdock won't allow Builtman to pass to mount.

Builtman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdock has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murdock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Builtman.

Murdock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liam Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy Builtman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builtman passes Murdock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murdock tries to get to full guard but Builtman has control of the leg.
Builtman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock is trying to get back to full guard.
Murdock is staying active underneath Builtman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hardy Builtman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Builtman, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardy Builtman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hardy Builtman made sure he mentioned Valhalla Fight Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Liam Murdock had this to say: 'I will appeal the verdict'.