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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lada Murgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tahiki Murgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lada Murgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tahiki Murgar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lada Murgar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tahiki Murgar's waist but Tahiki Murgar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lada Murgar off to one side.
Tahiki Murgar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lada Murgar has one foot on Tahiki Murgar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lada Murgar blocks a jab.
Lada Murgar throws a sloppy head kick and Tahiki Murgar moves out of range easily.
Tahiki Murgar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lada Murgar tries to clinch but Tahiki Murgar is having none of it.
Tahiki Murgar throws a big counter head kick but Lada Murgar avoids it with no problem.
Tahiki Murgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lada Murgar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tahiki Murgar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lada Murgar quickly recovers to half guard.
Lada Murgar kicks off Tahiki Murgar and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahiki Murgar clinches.
Tahiki Murgar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahiki Murgar gets a double leg takedown into Lada Murgar's guard.
Lada Murgar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tahiki Murgar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tahiki Murgar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lada Murgar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lada Murgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lada Murgar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tahiki Murgar defends it nicely.
Tahiki Murgar wants to counter with a clinch but Lada Murgar pushes him away.
Tahiki Murgar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lada Murgar tries for a takedown but Tahiki Murgar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tahiki Murgar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tahiki Murgar wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lada Murgar looks for the body kick but Tahiki Murgar saw that one coming.
Tahiki Murgar gets a double leg takedown into Lada Murgar's guard.
Lada Murgar is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tahiki Murgar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tahiki Murgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lada Murgar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lada Murgar wants to improve his position but instead Tahiki Murgar has moved into half guard.
Tahiki Murgar controlling the action here.
Lada Murgar is trying to maintain the position but Tahiki Murgar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahiki Murgar prevents Lada Murgar from standing back up.
Tahiki Murgar trying to pass the guard but Lada Murgar defending well.
Tahiki Murgar wants to take a breather but Lada Murgar is having none of it.
Lada Murgar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tahiki Murgar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tahiki Murgar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tahiki Murgar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tahiki Murgar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lada Murgar was covering up waiting for the punch and Tahiki Murgar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lada Murgar looking to control.
Tahiki Murgar controlling from the top position.
Tahiki Murgar wants to control from the top but Lada Murgar keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tahiki Murgar will probably get the nod.
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.
Lada Murgar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tahiki Murgar as he jumps to the side.
Lada Murgar dives in for a single leg takedown but Tahiki Murgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lada Murgar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tahiki Murgar pinned against the cage. Tahiki Murgar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lada Murgar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lada Murgar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tahiki Murgar circles away.
Lada Murgar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lada Murgar gets caught napping as Tahiki Murgar dives in and scores a takedown. Lada Murgar manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahiki Murgar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lada Murgar keeping moving, preventing Tahiki Murgar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahiki Murgar wanted to stand there but Lada Murgar had control of the position.
Tahiki Murgar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tahiki Murgar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tahiki Murgar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tahiki Murgar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lada Murgar's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tahiki Murgar feints and as Lada Murgar raises his hands in defense, Tahiki Murgar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lada Murgar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tahiki Murgar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tahiki Murgar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tahiki Murgar throws a sloppy head kick and Lada Murgar moves out of range easily.
Lada Murgar throws a big counter combination but Tahiki Murgar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tahiki Murgar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahiki Murgar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lada Murgar to the ground. Tahiki Murgar is now in Lada Murgar's guard.
Lada Murgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tahiki Murgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Lada Murgar is retaining full guard.
Lada Murgar looking for a guillotine here but Tahiki Murgar defends easily.
Lada Murgar looking to control.
Tahiki Murgar cracks Lada Murgar with a solid left hand.
Tahiki Murgar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahiki Murgar stopping the sweep attempt from Lada Murgar.
Lada Murgar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lada Murgar is pulling down on Tahiki Murgar's head to control his posture.
Tahiki Murgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Lada Murgar is retaining full guard.
Tahiki Murgar passes Lada Murgar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tahiki Murgar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lada Murgar is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tahiki Murgar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lada Murgar tries to clinch but Tahiki Murgar is having none of it.
Lada Murgar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tahiki Murgar shoots in and bounces Lada Murgar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lada Murgar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Lada Murgar.
Tahiki Murgar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lada Murgar to the ground. Tahiki Murgar is now in Lada Murgar's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahiki Murgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lada Murgar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tahiki Murgar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahiki Murgar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lada Murgar keeping moving, preventing Tahiki Murgar from controlling successfully.
Lada Murgar controls Tahiki Murgar momentarily but Tahiki Murgar frees himself.
Tahiki Murgar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lada Murgar clinches.
Tahiki Murgar is stalling here.
Tahiki Murgar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lada Murgar smiles and moves away.
Lada Murgar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tahiki Murgar wants to counter the offense by Lada Murgar and move into the clinch position.
Lada Murgar tries to clinch but Tahiki Murgar is having none of it.
Tahiki Murgar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tahiki Murgar dives in and grabs Lada Murgar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lada Murgar pushes down on Tahiki Murgar's head and hops out.
Lada Murgar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahiki Murgar throws a body kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tahiki Murgar.
Lada Murgar is letting Tahiki Murgar control him for a moment.
Tahiki Murgar tries to stand but Lada Murgar is controlling his head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lada Murgar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lada Murgar tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lada Murgar prevents Tahiki Murgar from moving into mount.
Lada Murgar is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tahiki Murgar throws a sloppy head kick and Lada Murgar moves out of range easily.
Lada Murgar gets a clinch.
Tahiki Murgar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lada Murgar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tahiki Murgar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lada Murgar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lada Murgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tahiki Murgar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tahiki Murgar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tahiki Murgar.
I've got Tahiki Murgar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tahiki Murgar!
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energy
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hype
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