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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (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.
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240 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton looks to land a combination. Murdock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Duke Murdock has been cut.
Murdock 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.
Murdock lands a nice shot that snaps Horton's head back.
It looks like Tim Horton has been cut.
Murdock throws the left hand but Horton avoids the punch easily.
Horton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murdock's head backwards.
Murdock moves out of range as Horton strikes.
Horton misses with a double jab
and Murdock counters with a three punch combo that has Horton backing up. Horton nods at Murdock to acknowledge the strikes.
Murdock misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Horton.
Horton avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Despite the aggression on Horton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Horton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Horton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A cross from Horton lands.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horton on the side of the head.
Horton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock is trying to drag Horton to the mat but Horton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murdock pushes Horton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Horton misses.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Horton.
Murdock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horton doesn't seem bothered though.
Murdock misses with a double jab.
Murdock throws a right hand that Horton ducks under and follows up with a left that Horton also avoids with ease.
Horton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Horton misses with a double jab.
Murdock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horton misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Horton thinking.
Horton looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock throws a shot to the body.
Murdock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock clinches up against the cage.
Murdock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horton gets underhooks to prevent Murdock's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Murdock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murdock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Horton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murdock throws a one two combo.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horton manages to avoid it.
Horton needs to keep his hands up - Murdock had a free shot at his head there.
Horton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horton's elbow.
Horton prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murdock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Tim Horton's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murdock is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Horton can't fight it off and eventually Murdock manages to take the fight to the floor. Horton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murdock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murdock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murdock is looking to work some ground and pound but Horton has wrist control.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murdock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murdock landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Murdock working a defensive guard here.
Horton won't allow Murdock to get back to his feet.
Murdock is trying to control the position but Horton postures up.
Murdock is looking to stand up but Horton isn't so interested in that idea.
Horton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murdock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horton circles away quickly and effectively.
Horton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horton is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Murdock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Horton.
Horton moves away from the strike by Murdock.
And Horton tries to counter it with a takedown but Murdock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horton misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Murdock.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Horton circles away.
Horton throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock cracks Horton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horton lands a lovely overhand right.
Murdock throws the left hand but Horton avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Horton both land. Nice combination.
Horton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Horton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock rushes Horton and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Horton is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Murdock piles on the pressure and Horton crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Murdock!
Duke Murdock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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