PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Suroki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murdo Murchison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Suroki
vs
Murchison

190 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
23
276 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Suroki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murdo Murchison!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suroki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Suroki.
Murchison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suroki.
Suroki throws a solid leg kick but Murchison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Suroki.
Suroki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murchison.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murchison.
Suroki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suroki misses with a body shot.
Murchison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Suroki defends it well.
Suroki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murchison under the eye.
Murchison throws a body shot but no joy.
Suroki throws an overhand right that lands on Murchison's shoulder, as Murchison tries to avoid the shot.
Suroki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murchison misses with a wild combination.
Murchison shoots in but Suroki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murchison throws a series of punches but Suroki avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Murchison.
Suroki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murchison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suroki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchison throws a right hand that Suroki ducks under and follows up with a left that Suroki also avoids with ease.
Suroki throws a right hand that Murchison ducks under and follows up with a left that Murchison also avoids with ease.
Murchison moves out of range as Suroki throws a body kick.

Murchison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Suroki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murchison throwing shots but Suroki is blocking nicely.
Suroki is looking to improve his position.
Murchison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suroki wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Murchison looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Suroki tries to roll over but Murchison keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suroki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murchison is working away from the top position though.
Murchison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murchison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suroki won't allow Murchison to pass to mount.
Murchison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murchison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murchison looks to land a strike but Suroki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murchison wants to pass the guard but Suroki is keeping the position.
Murchison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Suroki keeping moving, preventing Murchison from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suroki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suroki wants it to stay on the feet.
Murchison tries for a takedown but Suroki circles away easily
enabling Suroki to counter with a crisp jab.
David Suroki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murdo Murchison.
Murchison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suroki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murchison manages to avoid it.
Suroki dodges the punch combination from Murchison.
Murchison lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Suroki does no damage.
Murchison is looking for the big counter here.
Murchison darts in looking for a takedown but Suroki gets double underhooks and turns Murchison into the cage.
Murchison fails with a takedown attempt.
Murchison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murchison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suroki's waist but Suroki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murchison off to one side.
Suroki slips a jab and a cross from Murchison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suroki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murchison.
Suroki scores with the left hand. Murchison knows he should have avoided that one.
Murchison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suroki pinned against the cage. Suroki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murchison looks winded!
Suroki lands a jab to Murchison's midsection.
Suroki looks to land a right hand but Murchison moved out of range.
Murchison misses with a wild combination.
Suroki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murchison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suroki avoids it really well and circles away.
Suroki dodges the punch combination from Murchison.
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 David Suroki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Murchison scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Murchison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suroki.
Murchison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Suroki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murchison was well out of range. Poor timing from Suroki.
Suroki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Murchison shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murchison prevents Suroki from improving his position.
Suroki has his hands clasped together around Murchison's back. He's all about the action.
Suroki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murchison.
Murchison controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suroki is looking for a sweep. Murchison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murchison wants to take a breather but Suroki is having none of it.
Suroki is trying to get back to full guard.
Suroki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suroki.
Suroki keeping moving, preventing Murchison from controlling successfully.
Suroki has his hands on Murchison's head, controlling the position.

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.
Murchison cracks Suroki with a solid left hand.
Murchison trying to control but Suroki is working from the bottom.
Suroki controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suroki tries to bum rush Murchison with a series of wild strikes but Murchison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murchison lands an overhand right.
Murchison staying out of range there.

Murchison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suroki's half guard.
Murchison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suroki defending well though.
Suroki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murchison.
Suroki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murchison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suroki's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murchison connects with a nice short shot to Suroki's temple.
Murchison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Murchison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suroki defends it well.
Murchison prevents Suroki from improving his position.
Suroki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Murchison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murchison prevents Suroki from improving his position.
Murchison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suroki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murchison shoots in and drives through. Suroki sprawls well.
No luck for Murchison with that takedown attempt.

Suroki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suroki looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murchison trying to control but Suroki is working from the bottom.
Suroki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suroki tries to get out of the position.
Murchison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murdo Murchison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Murchison misses with a series of wild punches.
Suroki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
David Suroki is winning the standup battle so far.
Murchison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murchison!
Suroki dodges the punch combination from Murchison.
Suroki lands the left hand.
Murchison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murchison misses with a double jab.
Suroki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Murchison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suroki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Murchison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murchison thows a huge punch but Suroki dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchison is trying to control the action in half guard but Suroki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murdo Murchison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suroki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Murchison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suroki is just riding it out for now. Murchison eventually gives up the hold.
Murchison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suroki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murchison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murchison postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Suroki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murchison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suroki's waist but Suroki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murchison off to one side.
A combination from Suroki does no damage.
Murchison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from Murchison.
Murchison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suroki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David Suroki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murdo Murchison.
Murchison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murchison throws a right hand that Suroki ducks under and follows up with a left that Suroki also avoids with ease.
Murchison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suroki to score with a decent uppercut.
Suroki lunges at Murchison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murchison's hand.
Suroki lands a right hook to the body.

Suroki lands a left and a right that send Murchison crashing to the mat, dazed. Suroki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Murdo Murchison has been cut.
Murchison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Suroki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
David Suroki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murchison shoots and misses
and Suroki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suroki misses with a body kick.
Suroki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suroki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murchison has time to react.
Suroki takes a swing at Murchison's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Suroki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suroki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murchison moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murchison lands a two punch combo.
Suroki misses the shot to the body.
Suroki lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Murchison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suroki lands with a good body shot.
Suroki scores with a punch to the head.
Murchison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murchison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suroki finds it's way round the side to connect with Murchison's head.

Murchison is rocked!
Suroki scores with a shot to the body.
Murchison is still on wobbly legs! Can Suroki finish him?
Suroki throws a big shot that misses.
Murchison seems to have recovered his senses.
Suroki lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suroki throws a monster overhand right that drops Murchison! Suroki follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Suroki!
David Suroki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.