Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 204
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghost throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Ghost avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Ghost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hifives Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murdock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ghost or perhaps it was just good defense by Murdock, which made it look bad.
Ghost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost delivers a nice body kick.
Ghost throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghost throws a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a body kick.
Murdock misses with a hook to the body
and Ghost counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ghost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghost cracks Murdock with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Murdock as he connects with a hook.
Michael Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock with a hook.
Murdock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murdock moves out of range as Ghost throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
Ghost slips a straight right by Murdock.
Nice shot by Murdock.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghost has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ghost shoots in for a double leg but Murdock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ghost takes one to the side of the head.
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Murdock off balance momentarily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Ghost.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ghost, right into the meat.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Murdock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghost.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murdock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ghost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Ghost swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Murdock.#T3#
Ghost misses with a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a body kick.
Ghost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Ghost
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghost was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murdock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghost.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghost misses with a few strikes there.
Murdock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Ghost is predictable there
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghost throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghost finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdock's head. #TD2#
Ghost drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghost is one step ahead there.
Ghost content to stall in guard here.
Murdock seems keen to control Ghost's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Murdock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Murdock.
Ghost misses with a hook.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Ghost dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Murdock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ghost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghost. Ghost obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Ghost misses with the combination.
Ghost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Ghost.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghost avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Ghost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murdock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ghost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Ghost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ghost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ghost thumps Murdock with a low kick.#T2#
Ghost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Murdock tries to sprawl but Ghost drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghost is trying to control the action in half guard but Murdock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murdock is trying to stand back up but Ghost is controlling him
Murdock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murdock is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
Murdock pulls Ghost in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghost shoots in looking for a takedown. Murdock tries to sprawl out of it but Ghost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murdock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghost throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Ghost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghost.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ghost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murdock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghost counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Ghost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murdock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghost misses with a low kick.
Ghost lands with a nice body punch.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ghost misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock counters with a solid body kick.
Ghost avoids a kick to the body.
Ghost misses with a combination
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ghost's calf.
Ghost jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Ghost throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Ghost thuds a left hand into Murdock's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Ghost misses with a hook to the body
and Murdock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ghost really felt that one!
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Ghost slips a straight right by Murdock.#T1#
Murdock throws out a leg kick but Ghost moves out of range and Murdock only half commits.
Ghost connects with a body shot that sends Murdock's belly button to the back.
Ghost throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghost misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Ghost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghost takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
Ghost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murdock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murdock throws a right hand that misses
and Ghost counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghost throws an off balance right hand
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost throws a wild body kick that Murdock sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Murdock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghost swings widly with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ghost.
Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Nice defenses there by Ghost.
Murdock blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Murdock scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Murdock misses. #T3#
Ghost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdock.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghost tries for a takedown but Murdock circles away easily
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Ghost is rocked!
Ghost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hifives Ghost.
Ghost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ghost duly obliges.
A left lands for Murdock.
Ghost misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghost throws a head kick that misses
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghost tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ghost closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghost lands in his opponent's guard.
Ghost stops Murdock from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A shot to the body from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murdock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Ghost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ghost throws a right hand that misses
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghost digs a good hook to Murdock's body.
Murdock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghost has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghost cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg.
Ghost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Murdock misses
and Ghost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ghost.
Ghost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghost slips a jab from Murdock.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghost is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdock finish him?
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghost.
Ghost seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Ghost.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murdock lands with an uppercut that bounces Ghost off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Ghost scores with a jab to the head.
Ghost misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
It appears Murdock was looking to counter with a kick there.
Murdock misses with a hook. Ghost ducked under it nicely.
Murdock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ghost takes a step back to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murdock misses with a body shot.
Ghost moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Ghost throws a poor cross that misses
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghost swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Ghost misses with a double jab
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Ghost.
Ghost misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Murdock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ghost! Murdock lets Ghost back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Ghost slips the punch.
Ghost throws the kick towards the body but Murdock avoids it.#T4#
Ghost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murdock lands a jab to Ghost's midsection.
Murdock avoids a kick to the body.
It appears Murdock was looking to counter with a kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Ghost misses with a wild combination.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ghost fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock had his way with Hifives Ghost in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Ghost cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg.
Murdock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ghost wants to slow Murdock down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Ghost.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Murdock as he checks the leg kick.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Ghost throws a body kick that misses
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Jab, jab by Ghost - just one landing.
Ghost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost thows a leg kick but Murdock checks it
and Murdock counters with an outside leg kick.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghost lands with a good body shot.
Ghost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murdock at a distance.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock throws a jab when Ghost was well out of range.
Murdock misses with a body kick.#T2#
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock checks the leg kick.
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghost scores with a jab. Murdock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghost looks for a takedown but Murdock sprawls well.
Murdock is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghost misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
A left lands for Murdock.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Ghost misses.
Ghost is looking to slow Murdock down with leg kicks.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ghost on the side of the head.
Ghost looks for a takedown but Murdock sprawls well.
Michael Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hifives Ghost.
Murdock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost.
Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghost gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Murdock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ghost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghost unleashes a big counter combination but Murdock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ghost throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range.
A jab from Murdock misses.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murdock lands with a hook. Ghost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Ghost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Ghost has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murdock.
Murdock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ghost lands a nice hook to Murdock's body. Murdock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Murdock.
I think Murdock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Michael Murdock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 200
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Franklin staying out of range there.
Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Murdock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murdock throws out a powerful jab.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franklin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murdock.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murdock throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Franklin thows a huge punch but Murdock dodges it nicely.
Murdock taking some punishment here, with Franklin in his half guard.
Franklin controlling the action here.
Franklin misses with a head shot. Murdock uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.
Murdock wants to sweep but no luck.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.
Murdock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin 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 stand but Franklin is controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Franklin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franklin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franklin throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murdock is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murdock sprawls and moves away.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Murdock circles away easily
and Murdock counters with an inside leg kick.
Murdock thows a leg kick but Franklin checks it #TD#
and Franklin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murdock!
Murdock is trying to improve his position.
Murdock is trying to escape the position but Franklin is controlling the position.
Murdock is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Franklin tries for a kimura but Murdock is defending well. #T4#
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.
Murdock is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
The strikes coming from Franklin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Franklin working away.
The strikes coming from Franklin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock struggling a bit here.
Franklin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Franklin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franklin.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Franklin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murdock on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock connects with a looping right hand.
Murdock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Franklin misses the target.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Franklin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Michael Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franklin under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murdock.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance.
Murdock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Franklin clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Franklin's head.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franklin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock digs a right hand underneath Franklin's ribcage. Franklin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murdock's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murdock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murdock lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
A body shot lands from Murdock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!
Murdock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Franklin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
Murdock creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Franklin with a big uppercut! Franklin tries to clinch up but Murdock pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Franklin to the mat! Franklin covers up and Murdock unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Murdock!
An out of breath Michael Murdock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 194
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Poe drops his hands momentarily and Murdock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murdock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Poe slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Poe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock throws a low kick but Poe moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Murdock closes the distance and pushes Poe back into the cage.
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Poe's head.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Poe controls the action.
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Poe 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.
Murdock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poe backwards.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Poe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poe manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Murdock there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe misses with a two punch combination.
Murdock thinks about the counter body kick.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Poe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdock. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Poe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Poe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Murdock is looking to slow Poe down with leg kicks.
Murdock slips a straight right by Poe.#CL2#
Murdock moves into the clinch.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poe working aggressively here.
Murdock has Poe pressed against the cage, preventing Poe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Poe misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Murdock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock has Poe pressed against the cage, preventing Poe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murdock effectively controlling the action here.
Murdock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Poe.
Poe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poe blocking some punches. #T2#
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Poe.
Poe is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Murdock as the two fighters clinch.
Murdock digs a right hand underneath Poe's ribcage. Poe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Murdock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poe.
Poe wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Murdock.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poe's elbow.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Poe avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Poe backwards.
Good body shot from Murdock.
Poe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Poe controls the action. #BC#
Poe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Murdock throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Poe looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Poe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poe misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poe under the eye.#ROC2#
Poe is rocked!
Murdock blocks a low kick nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murdock doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Poe. That snapped Murdock's head back.
Poe misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Murdock throws a hook but Poe avoids it easily.
Poe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdock.
Poe throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Poe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Murdock clinches up with Poe and pushes him back against the cage.
Murdock lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Murdock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poe backwards.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Murdock is leaning against Poe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poe blocking some punches.
Murdock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poe backwards.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Poe controls his hands.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Poe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murdock prevents a body shot from Poe.
Poe is trying to break the clinch but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Poe seems to have got his legs back now.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murdock lands a body punch.
Murdock has Poe pressed against the cage, preventing Poe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock.
Poe pushes off an throws an elbow but Murdock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Poe throws a right and a left that Murdock avoids nicely.
Murdock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murdock.
Poe misses with a body shot.
Murdock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Poe blocks it well.
Murdock connects with a jab.
Poe misses with a straight left.
Murdock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murdock scores with a punch to the head.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Poe looks to land a combination but Murdock avoids it well.
Murdock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murdock moves out of range as Poe strikes.
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Poe misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murdock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poe under the eye.
Murdock fakes the leg kick and cracks Poe in the body.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Poe.
Poe loads up on a big right hand but Murdock slips the punch.#CL2#
Murdock moves into range and clinches up with Poe.
Poe prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock misses with the head strike. #T1#
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murdock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Murdock.
Murdock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Poe up against the cage.
Murdock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poe backwards.
Poe is trying to break the clinch but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock lands a right hand.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poe backwards.
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Poe's head. #T2#
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poe looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
Murdock stalling against the cage.
Poe wants to get back to striking at distance but Murdock won't allow it.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Poe.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poe landing knees to the body.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Poe blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Poe avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock is leaning against Poe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
Poe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murdock is defending well for now.
Poe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Poe.
Murdock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michael Murdock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Murdock - that landed with a thud.
Poe blocks a body shot from Murdock.
Poe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murdock misses with a body punch. #T4#
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poe.
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Poe avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage. #BC#
Poe breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Murdock.
Poe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock stuns Poe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poe misses with a straight right.
Murdock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Poe will feel that in the morning.
Poe cracks Murdock with an open hand slap.
Poe throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poe moves out of range of the strikes.
Poe just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Poe misses with a wild body shot.
Poe just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Murdock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murdock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poe under the eye.
Murdock connects with a crisp jab.
Murdock jabs Poe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murdock throws a wild body kick that Poe sees coming a mile off.
Poe swinging wildly here.
Poe throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock thows a body kick. Poe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Poe swinging wildly here.
Poe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murdock throws a jab but it's blocked by Poe.
Murdock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poe looks to land a combination but Murdock avoids it well.
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Poe.
EA Poe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Poe gets tackled into the cage by Murdock. Murdock maintains the clinch. #T1#
Murdock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murdock presses Poe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Poe avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Poe controls the action. #BC#
Poe breaks from the clinch.
Poe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Poe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poe walks into a straight right hand from Murdock.
Poe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murdock moves out of range as Poe strikes.
Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poe throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
Murdock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murdock keeps Poe at a distance using the push kick.
Poe misses with a two punch combination.
Poe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murdock scores with a spinning back kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poe circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Murdock gets a clinch.
EA Poe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Poe letting Murdock take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
Poe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poe's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Poe.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poe lands with a right to the head.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Poe controls the action.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Poe avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Poe avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage. #T3#
Poe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Poe.
A short body shot lands from Murdock as the two fighters clinch.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Poe controls his hands.
Poe can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
A short right from Murdock.
Poe lands an elbow inside.
Poe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poe working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murdock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poe is looking to break free of the clinch but Murdock has double underhooks.
Murdock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poe backwards.
Murdock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murdock pushes Poe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poe's elbow.
Poe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdock tries to work over Poe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poe has had enough of the clinch but Murdock keeps him there for the moment.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Poe controls the action.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock has Poe pressed against the cage, preventing Poe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poe.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Poe.
Michael Murdock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murdock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Murdock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murdock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 187
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
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.
Puch misses the shot to the body.
Murdock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murdock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Murdock clinches up against the cage.
Puch lands a body shot.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
Puch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murdock backwards. #TD#
Puch manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Puch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murdock is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Puch is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Puch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murdock defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puch is trying to control the position but Murdock postures up. #T1#
Murdock won't allow Puch to sweep him here. #SUB#
Puch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murdock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Puch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murdock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puch is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Puch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murdock is aware though and is defending well.
Puch working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Puch has his foot on Murdock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murdock works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Puch throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murdock escapes and throws Puch's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Murdock tries to stand but Puch is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Puch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puch is looking for a sweep.
Puch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Puch tries to get to full guard but Murdock has control of the leg. #T3#
Puch trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Murdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puch is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Puch wants to improve his position but Murdock is controlling well.
Puch wants to get back to full guard but Murdock has mounted him!
Puch tries to reverse the position but Murdock maintains control.
Murdock controlling the pace for now.
Puch is looking to improve his position but Murdock isn't that keen on the idea.
Murdock manages to capitalize on a mistake by Puch to take his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock has the hooks in. Puch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Murdock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Murdock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Puch throws a looping overhand right but Murdock ducks down to avoid it.
Puch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puch throws a sloppy body shot
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Murdock as he connects with a hook.
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Puch slips the punch.
Puch 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 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puch.
Puch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murdock takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Puch scores with a body shot.
Murdock throws a hook but Puch avoids it easily.
Puch shoots for a takedown but Murdock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murdock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robledo Puch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murdock counters with a one-two to the body.
Murdock misses with a hook.
Puch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murdock.
Good standup being displayed there by Puch as he connects with a hook.
Puch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puch. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Murdock. Beautiful body shot.
Murdock tries to move into range but Puch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puch.
A telegraphed right hand from Puch misses the target.
Puch misses the shot to the body.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Puch.
Nice cross by Puch.
Puch lands with a good body shot.
Murdock throws a body punch but Puch moves out of range.
Murdock tries to move into range but Puch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Puch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Murdock misses with a body shot.
Puch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
A jab from Puch finds it's way through Murdock's defenses.
Murdock misses with a looping right.
Puch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Puch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puch connects with a nice looking jab.
Puch lands with a hook. Murdock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murdock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puch throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Puch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murdock takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
Puch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murdock.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Puch moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Puch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robledo Puch dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Puch looking to score a takedown here. Murdock is defending well but Puch drives through and ends up in Murdock's guard.
Puch throwing strikes but missing.
Murdock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murdock has control of Puch's left arm, preventing Puch from doing any damage.
Puch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murdock's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murdock's head.
Puch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murdock's head.
Puch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puch is keen to just control but Murdock is a slippery customer.#T1#
Puch misses with a head shot. Murdock uses the momentum to regain guard.
Puch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murdock pulls Puch in close to prevent any damage.
Puch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murdock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murdock has momentary wrist control but Puch slips an elbow through the middle.
Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puch.
Puch working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Puch stands and throws Murdock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Puch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Puch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Murdock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murdock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puch working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Murdock's thigh. Murdock counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Puch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puch trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom. #T3#
Puch looking to pass the guard.
Murdock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murdock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puch throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Puch trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Puch postures up and lands a big shot to Murdock's brow.
Puch is working Murdock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puch postures up in Murdock's guard and throws a big left but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock is controlling Puch's posture.
Robledo Puch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Puch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puch throws a big elbow that misses.
Puch throws a big elbow that misses.
Murdock looking for a sweep. Not yet Murdock, not yet.
Puch is looking to work some ground and pound but Murdock has wrist control.
Murdock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Murdock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robledo Puch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robledo Puch!
After winning the bout, Robledo Puch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Dynasty GP Finals
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Gonzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzo misses with a wild combination.
Gonzo misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murdock counters with a nice body shot.
Murdock swings for the body but Gonzo moves out of range.
It looked like Gonzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Gonzo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murdock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murdock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gonzo misses with a double jab
and Murdock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gonzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzo looks to land a body kick but Murdock moved away.
Gonzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murdock on the side of the head. #T1#
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Murdock counters with a good low kick that Gonzo was not able to check.
Murdock jabs at Gonzo's body.
Gonzo really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzo is breathing heavily.
Gonzo scores with a one two! Murdock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gonzo throws a right hand that misses
and Murdock counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gonzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Great Gonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Gonzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzo throws a lazy head kick
and Murdock counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murdock. That one must have hurt.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Murdock connects with a right hand. Gonzo shakes it off.
Gonzo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Murdock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzo tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Gonzo is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Murdock throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Gonzo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Dynasty Friday Night Fights
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Curtis misses with a body punch
and Murdock counters with a thumping low kick.
Murdock throws a lazy body kick
and Curtis counters with a one-two to the body.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.#CL#
Curtis drives through and clinches with Murdock against the ropes.
Murdock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murdock is looking to control Curtis's arms but Curtis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murdock has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Murdock pushes Curtis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Curtis misses with some punches. #BC#
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Curtis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Murdock steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Curtis scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Murdock clinches up with Curtis and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Curtis misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Murdock.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murdock obliges.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock trying to stall but Curtis improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
Murdock stalling in the clinch but Curtis improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Murdock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis can't break the clinch. #T2#
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Curtis can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Murdock keeps him there for the moment.
Murdock is trying to maintain a safe position but Curtis gets an underhook and turns Murdock into the ropes.
Curtis trying to stall but Murdock improves his position.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Murdock gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curtis as Murdock tries to tie him up.
Murdock looking to stall.
Murdock tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murdock is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Curtis working hard to break the clinch.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curtis as Murdock tries to tie him up.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Murdock tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Curtis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Murdock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
A short body shot lands from Murdock as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Murdock gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murdock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Murdock tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
Michael Murdock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murdock avoids it.
Murdock taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Murdock digs a right hand into Curtis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curtis's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Murdock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Murdock.
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, Curtis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the ropes.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock is looking to control Curtis's arms but Curtis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murdock has his back to the ropes.
Murdock works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock presses Curtis against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Murdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Curtis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Murdock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murdock avoiding damage.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Murdock pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curtis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murdock is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, Curtis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Curtis prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curtis as Murdock tries to tie him up.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis slows down the pace here.
Murdock pushes Curtis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Murdock taking a breather. #T2#
Curtis tries to work over Murdock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Curtis works on Murdock's body with a couple of short punches.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Murdock taking a breather.
Curtis is working Murdock over against the ropes.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Murdock to work.
Murdock tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Murdock.
I think Murdock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darry Curtis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darry Curtis waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PKL Playoff Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Barry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barry is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Barry sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Barry rushes Murdock and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murdock. #BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Barry has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barry is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Barry.
Murdock throws a fast counter high kick but Barry manages to duck under it in time.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Barry gets a clinch.
Murdock tries to work over Barry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barry prevents a body shot from Murdock. #T1#
Murdock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barry throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Barry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murdock avoids the elbow strike from Barry, against the ropes.
Barry pushes off an throws an elbow but Murdock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
Barry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barry wants to clinch.
Barry moves to clinch but Murdock breaks away
and Murdock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murdock thumps Barry with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Murdock. #T2#
Murdock lands with an uppercut that bounces Barry off the ropes and back into range.
Murdock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barry if he has to take too many more of those.
Barry wants to clinch.
Murdock lands a nice looking body kick.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barry blocks it well.
Barry tries to clinch but Murdock moves away
and Murdock counters with a body kick.
Barry moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Barry wants to clinch
and Murdock counters with a leg kick.
Barry wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barry is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murdock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murdock presses Barry against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Murdock.
Murdock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murdock looking to stall.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Barry avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Barry misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Murdock.
Murdock holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Barry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murdock taking a breather.
Murdock wants to stall.
Murdock is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Barry misses with an elbow over the top.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Barry controls the action.
Barry misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Barry pushes off an throws an elbow but Murdock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
Barry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, Barry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the ropes.
Murdock lands with a right to the head.
Barry misses with a knee strike.
Murdock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barry or not. #BC2#
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
Barry tries to clinch up.
Pat Barry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barry tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick from Murdock.
Pat Barry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barry tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barry is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Barry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barry tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
Barry backing away here, and Murdock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barry avoids a kick to the body.
Michael Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barry.#T2#
Barry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murdock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barry blocks it well.
Murdock lands with a nice body kick.
Barry darts in trying to clinch
and Murdock counters with a good, hard body kick but Barry shrugs it off. #CL#
Barry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike from Barry.
A knee to the head by Barry.
Come on Murdock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murdock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Barry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Barry moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barry clinches.
Murdock avoids the elbow strike from Barry, against the ropes.
Barry misses with a knee to the head.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Murdock.
Barry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but Murdock blocks with his arms.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murdock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barry tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murdock's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock.
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, Barry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the ropes.
Murdock is working Barry over against the ropes.
Pat Barry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A right hand to the body from Murdock.
Murdock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC2#
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barry tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barry looks to clinch
and Murdock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barry is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Murdock counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Barry on his ass! Barry wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC2#
Barry is rocked!
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Barry backing away here, and Murdock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barry is looking to clinch.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Murdock.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Barry off balance momentarily.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barry closes the distance but Murdock moves to the side
and Murdock counters with an outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Barry doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock tries a quick counter leg kick but Barry is wise to it.
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barry. That did some damage!
Murdock lands a head kick!
Barry doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Michael Murdock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Murdock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murdock 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Murdock!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Murdock made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Dynasty 15
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Murdock avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. Rutten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutten throws an off balance right hand
and Murdock counters with a low kick, right behind Rutten 's knee.
Rutten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rutten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murdock. That one must have hurt.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murdock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Rutten rushes Murdock and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Rutten swinging wildly here.
Rutten scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutten's knee momentarily.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murdock checks it well.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michael Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rutten misses the body punch
and Murdock counters with a good low kick that Rutten was not able to check.
Murdock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murdock counters with a good low kick that Rutten was not able to check.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murdock - that will leave a mark!
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock lands with a hook. Rutten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Rutten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Rutten tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock blocks a leg kick.
Murdock throws a counter high kick but Rutten was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Rutten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutten digs a good hook to Murdock's body.
Rutten misses the body punch
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. Rutten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Rutten.
Rutten swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Murdock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
Rutten motions for Murdock to come forward. Rutten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murdock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutten throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Rutten blocks a low kick nicely.
Rutten misses with a straight right.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Murdock.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Murdock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murdock scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdock.
Rutten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murdock.
Murdock thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutten pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murdock back to the ropes. Rutten follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Rutten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murdock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rutten really felt that one!
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Murdock checks it.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutten is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Rutten.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murdock throws a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
Rutten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rutten just manages to avoid it.
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Rutten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Murdock defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Murdock checks a leg kick.
Murdock feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutten.
Rutten swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murdock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutten's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Murdock misses.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutten just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurdock.
Murdock throws a push kick but Rutten slaps the foot to one side.
Murdock tries to score with a low kick but Rutten moves his leg out of the way.
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
Murdock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Murdock throws a push kick but Rutten slaps the foot to one side.
Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten lunges at Murdock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murdock's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Murdock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rutten works over Murdock's head and body with a nice combination.
Rutten misses with a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a body kick that stops Rutten in his tracks momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Murdock is looking to score with low kicks.
Murdock fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutten in the body.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Murdock moved out of range.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Rutten throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutten is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murdock counters with a left and a right that stings Rutten. #ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Murdock counters with a beautiful head kick that sends Rutten crashing to the mat! Oh, he's out! He's out! Murdock is jumping up and down like a maniac, spit streaming from his mouthpiece, shouting and screaming at his corner. Wow, this obviously means a hell of a lot to him! What an outpouring of emotion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 7
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Murdock throws the kick towards the body but Volkov avoids it.
Murdock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murdock thinking.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Murdock's front leg but catches the back leg as Murdock tries to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murdock. Volkov shrugs it off though.
Murdock is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murdock.
Murdock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Volkov throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Murdock's belly button to the back.#T1#
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
Murdock tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murdock throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Volkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murdock fakes the leg kick and cracks Volkov in the body.
Murdock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Murdock blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Murdock is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Volkov throws a counter combo.
Murdock 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.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Murdock is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good work by Volkov as he checks the leg kick.
Volkov lands a two punch combo.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murdock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkov counters with a head kick. That will keep Murdock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murdock rather than just go for the knockout.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murdock takes one to the side of the head.
Murdock wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov scores with a body shot.
Murdock tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Volkov misses
and Murdock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murdock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murdock is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Murdock. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murdock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murdock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Volkov moved away.
A low kick from Murdock is predictable there
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murdock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov flicks out a counter leg kick but Murdock steps away.
Volkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murdock checks it well.
Murdock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdock circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy body kick from Murdock
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Murdock throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Murdock misses with a right hand
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Volkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murdock - the referee stops the clock and Volkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murdock. Volkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Murdock throws a quick counter kick to the body but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock throws a quick counter head kick but Volkov was just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murdock.
Volkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Volkov takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Volkov.
As Volkov backs away, Murdock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murdock's knee momentarily.
Murdock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murdock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
A low kick from Murdock misses
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lunges at Murdock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murdock's hand.
Murdock throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
A big right from Volkov misses. #T1#
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Murdock seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Murdock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov is looking for the big counter here.
Murdock is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Volkov misses.
Murdock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov feints and then cracks Murdock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murdock down.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Murdock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Volkov really felt that one!
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Murdock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily. #T2#
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
Volkov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice body kick there by Murdock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Murdock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Volkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murdock.
Murdock lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
Volkov thuds a left hand into Murdock's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov.
Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Murdock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dunas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses
and Dunas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunas throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Dunas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunas.
Murdock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dunas is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunas controls his hands.
Dunas pushes Murdock back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dunas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dunas lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Murdock breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Murdock. That snapped Dunas's head back.
Dunas throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunas blocks the leg kick.
Murdock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murdock is looking to land body kicks.
Dunas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dunas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunas misses with a body shot.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Dunas.
Murdock slips a straight right by Dunas.
Dunas throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Murdock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Dunas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses
and Dunas counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Dunas just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Dunas throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
Dunas misses with a looping right.
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murdock cracks a nice hook into Dunas's ribs.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunas.
Dunas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murdock cracks a nice hook into Dunas's ribs.
Dunas misses the shot to the body.
Dunas looks to land a body kick but Murdock moved away.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
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 Andrei Dunas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dunas throws a body kick that misses.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murdock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murdock blocks a low kick nicely.
Murdock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dunas blocks it well.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock looks for the body kick but Dunas saw that one coming.
Murdock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dunas is out of range.
Dunas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Dunas misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Dunas just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murdock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dunas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dunas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Dunas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murdock is looking to chop away at Dunas's legs.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunas's calf.
Dunas lands with a cross.
Murdock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dunas counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dunas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murdock is looking to chop away at Dunas's legs.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Dunas counters with a quick kick to the body but Murdock blocks it.
Dunas throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Dunas blocks the low kick.
Dunas throws a hook to the side of Murdock's head but Murdock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Dunas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunas's calf.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdock throws a chopping leg kick but Dunas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dunas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murdock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunas pushes Murdock away with a front kick.
Murdock scores with a spinning back kick!
Murdock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunas swings widly with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a left to the body.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Murdock throws a head kick that misses
and Dunas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock slips under a jab from Dunas.
Dunas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murdock!
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Dunas moves out of range easily.
Dunas misses with a body shot.
Murdock steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dunas just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrei Dunas has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dunas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Dunas takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdock looking to slow down the pace here.#T1##BC2#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunas lands a right hook to the body.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock takes a swing at Dunas's ribcage but misses.
Dunas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murdock.
Murdock checks a low kick from Dunas.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Dunas checks it.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunas with a jab.
Murdock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dunas rather than just go for the knockout.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Murdock can't break the clinch.
Dunas pushes Murdock back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Dunas.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunas controls his hands.
Dunas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Dunas.
Murdock takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunas blocks a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dunas tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murdock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dunas is keeping busy.
Dunas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murdock taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Dunas - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Dunas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dunas moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Dunas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Dunas!
A relieved looking Andrei Dunas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Chiarmanda misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Murdock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock tries to land a leg kick but Chiarmanda saw it coming and moves away.
Murdock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Murdock misses #CL2#
and Chiarmanda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chiarmanda.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Chiarmanda avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Murdock has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murdock is trying to stall.
Chiarmanda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murdock.
Murdock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Chiarmanda.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock trying to stall but Chiarmanda improves his position. #T1##BC#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock scores with a leg kick.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Murdock is looking to land body kicks.
Chiarmanda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murdock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chiarmanda blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Good work by Murdock as he checks the leg kick.
Murdock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda cracks Murdock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murdock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chiarmanda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chiarmanda, as that shot connected.
Murdock slips under a jab from Chiarmanda.
Murdock slips under a jab from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murdock. Chiarmanda shrugs it off though.
Murdock scores with a head kick. Chiarmanda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Chiarmanda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murdock misses with a leg kick.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murdock moves out of range as Chiarmanda throws a body kick.
Murdock throws the kick towards the body but Chiarmanda avoids it.
Murdock misses with a kick to the body.
Chiarmanda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
Murdock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chiarmanda throws a wild body kick that Murdock sees coming a mile off.
Chiarmanda tries to work over Murdock's front leg with a kick but Murdock checks it.
Murdock tried to counter with a leg kick but Chiarmanda avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Chiarmanda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chiarmanda swings widly with a right hand
and Murdock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick from Murdock.
Chiarmanda tries to counter with a clinch but Murdock shakes him off and moves away.
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Chiarmanda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick from Murdock.
A jab from Chiarmanda misses.
Murdock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ossilus Chiarmanda will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Murdock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murdock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Murdock is predictable there
and Chiarmanda counters with a nice uppercut.
Chiarmanda misses with a low kick as Murdock jumps back.
That kick from Murdock tenderised Chiarmanda's leg. Chiarmanda is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Nice shot by Chiarmanda.
Murdock blocks a leg kick.
Chiarmanda throws an overhand right that lands on Murdock's shoulder, as Murdock tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chiarmanda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock throws a wild body kick that Chiarmanda sees coming a mile off.
Chiarmanda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiarmanda misses with a jab to the body
and Murdock counters with a good low kick that Chiarmanda was not able to check. #T1#
Chiarmanda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murdock wants to land a leg kick but Chiarmanda is out of range.
Chiarmanda misses with an uppercut.
Chiarmanda's corner calls for a 1-2. Chiarmanda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chiarmanda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chiarmanda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chiarmanda moves away.
Chiarmanda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murdock throws a lazy body kick
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chiarmanda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murdock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chiarmanda.
Murdock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Both fighters circling a little - Chiarmanda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chiarmanda lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Chiarmanda scores with a head kick. Murdock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Murdock lands the left hand.
Murdock scores with a head kick.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick but Murdock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chiarmanda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chiarmanda throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Murdock misses
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Chiarmanda counters with a body kick that stops Murdock in his tracks momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Chiarmanda blocks the low kick.
Murdock tries to move into range but Chiarmanda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murdock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chiarmanda.
It appears Murdock was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chiarmanda misses with a looping right.
Murdock is looking to score with low kicks.
Chiarmanda replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murdock blocks it well.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Chiarmanda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murdock throws a low kick but Chiarmanda moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ossilus Chiarmanda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Murdock takes one on the button.
Chiarmanda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chiarmanda with a nice cross.
Chiarmanda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murdock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chiarmanda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda misses with an uppercut.
Murdock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chiarmanda throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock moves out of range of the body kick from Chiarmanda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiarmanda. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chiarmanda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Murdock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chiarmanda throws out a counter right but Murdock avoids it with no problem.
Chiarmanda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murdock's head.#T1#
Chiarmanda misses with a looping left.
Chiarmanda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Murdock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chiarmanda's corner calls for a 1-2. Chiarmanda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Michael Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chiarmanda if he has to take too many more of those.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Chiarmanda.
Murdock thows a body kick. Chiarmanda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chiarmanda punishes Murdock's body with a nice straight punch.
Chiarmanda moves out of range of the body kick.
Chiarmanda is looking to land body kicks.
Murdock misses with an uppercut.
Chiarmanda clobbers Murdock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Chiarmanda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murdock pushes Chiarmanda away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock tries to land a leg kick but Chiarmanda saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Murdock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Chiarmanda lunges at Murdock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murdock's hand.
Chiarmanda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murdock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murdock moves out of range of the body kick from Chiarmanda.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Chiarmanda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chiarmanda throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
Chiarmanda motions for Murdock to come forward. Chiarmanda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murdock.
A clash of legs there as Murdock blocks the low kick.
Chiarmanda has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chiarmanda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chiarmanda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ossilus Chiarmanda.
Well Chiarmanda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossilus Chiarmanda!
A relieved looking Ossilus Chiarmanda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FC 155:The Tribute
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Murdock thuds his right hand into Banchamek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murdock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banchamek walks into a jab.#ROC#
Banchamek is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Buakaw Banchamek has been cut.
Murdock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banchamek is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdock finish him?
Banchamek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Banchamek seems to have recovered his senses.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock sizes up Banchamek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banchamek lands an overhand right.
Banchamek lands with a right hand.
Murdock misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banchamek throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Banchamek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banchamek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Banchamek.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch but Murdock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banchamek looks to clinch
and Banchamek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banchamek just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banchamek misses with a body punch
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banchamek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banchamek cracks Murdock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banchamek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Banchamek moves out of range easily.
Banchamek looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Banchamek tries to score with a low kick but Murdock moves his leg out of the way.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Banchamek saw that one coming.
Banchamek scores with a hook to the body. Murdock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banchamek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Banchamek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banchamek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Banchamek rushes Murdock and presses him up against the ropes.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murdock tries to land knees in the clinch but Banchamek avoids the damage to the body.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banchamek can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Banchamek swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banchamek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banchamek throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock lands a nice hook to Banchamek's body. Banchamek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banchamek connects with a solid leg kick.
Banchamek misses with an uppercut.
It looks like Murdock has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Banchamek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banchamek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Banchamek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banchamek slips a straight right by Murdock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buakaw Banchamek's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Banchamek misses with a hook.
Murdock lands a glancing blow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Murdock clips Banchamek with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Banchamek a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Banchamek checks a low kick from Murdock.
Banchamek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banchamek with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Banchamek walks into a big right hand from Murdock and goes down! The referee sends Murdock to a neutral corner as Banchamek gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Murdock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banchamek can do to turn this around?
Banchamek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banchamek. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banchamek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murdock on the side of the head.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Banchamek misses with a straight left.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banchamek.
Banchamek scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdock should have avoided that one. #T1#
Murdock is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murdock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banchamek misses with a looping left.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock misses with a looping right.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banchamek tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Banchamek. #CL2#
Banchamek closes the distance and pushes Murdock back into the ropes.
Murdock tries to stall but Banchamek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banchamek.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Banchamek.
Murdock taking a breather.
Murdock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banchamek as Murdock tries to tie him up. #T2#
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Banchamek there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banchamek.
Banchamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murdock throws out the jab.
Banchamek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murdock. Murdock obviously looking to wear him down.
Murdock lands a head kick. Banchamek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murdock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murdock is looking to slow Banchamek down with leg kicks.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banchamek loads up on a big right hand but Murdock slips the punch.
Banchamek throws a good cross that connects.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Buakaw Banchamek's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Buakaw Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banchamek lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws out a powerful jab.
Murdock throws a nice looking combination but Banchamek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Banchamek throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Banchamek stuns Murdock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murdock lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Murdock.
Banchamek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock works Banchamek's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Murdock.
Murdock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murdock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murdock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banchamek finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdock's head. #T1#
Banchamek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murdock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banchamek.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Banchamek scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Murdock is rocked!
A combination from Banchamek does no damage.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Banchamek swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Banchamek throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdock jabs Banchamek right on the nose. Banchamek blinks but takes it well.
Banchamek tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murdock swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murdock's head.#CL2#
Banchamek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banchamek working aggressively here.
Banchamek misses with some punches. #T2##BC#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banchamek lands a lovely overhand right.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Banchamek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banchamek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banchamek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Banchamek wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murdock duly obliges.
Murdock connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Banchamek's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Banchamek - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

Event: FC: Fight Night
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Murdock tried to score with a low kick but Dunas checks it.
Dunas moves out of range of the strikes.
Murdock throws a shot from downtown. Dunas moves away and avoids it.
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dunas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murdock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunas defending well as Murdock loads up on a big left hand.
Dunas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dunas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunas lands an overhand right.
Dunas connects with the punch.
A shot to the body from Murdock misses
enabling Dunas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murdock finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunas's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunas. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Murdock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dunas.
Dunas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murdock takes a step back to recover.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunas's calf.
Murdock cracks Dunas with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Dunas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murdock.
Murdock throws a lazy uppercut
and Dunas counters with a right hand to the body.
Murdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dunas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dunas takes one to the chin there.
Murdock misses with a looping right.
Dunas cracks Murdock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murdock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dunas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dunas throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock cracks Dunas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Dunas slips a jab from Murdock.
Dunas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Dunas.
Murdock misses with a hook
and Dunas counters with a low kick, right behind Murdock 's knee.
Dunas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunas. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murdock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Murdock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dunas checks it well.
Murdock tries to bum rush Dunas with a series of wild strikes but Dunas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunas pushes Murdock away with a front kick.
Murdock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Dunas moved out of range nicely.
Murdock throws a right hand that misses
and Dunas counters with a body kick.
Dunas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dunas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murdock. Murdock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murdock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dunas scores with a body shot.
Dunas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murdock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dunas just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunas connects with a leg kick. Murdock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Dunas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Murdock avoids the head kick by Dunas.
Dunas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dunas throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Murdock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dunas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Dunas moved out of range nicely.
Murdock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunas misses with a body kick.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murdock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrei Dunas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunas misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock misses with a body kick.
Andrei Dunas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murdock.
Murdock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Dunas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock is looking to slow Dunas down with leg kicks. #T1#
Dunas scores with the left hand. Murdock knows he should have avoided that one.
Murdock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunas.
Murdock throws the left hand but Dunas avoids the punch easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dunas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murdock - the referee stops the clock and Dunas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murdock. Dunas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Dunas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dunas ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Dunas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunas throws a poor cross that misses
and Murdock counters with a one-two to the body.
Murdock misses with a body shot
and Dunas counters with a good, hard body kick but Murdock shrugs it off.
Dunas looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunas moves away.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunas.
A countering left hand to the body from Dunas misses.
A shot to the body from Dunas misses
and Murdock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murdock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Murdock misses the target. #T2#
Dunas lands with an overhand left.
Murdock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dunas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murdock scrambles back to his feet.
Murdock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murdock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, jab by Dunas - just one landing.
Dunas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murdock if he has to take too many more of those.
Murdock throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunas.
Dunas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Dunas throws a big shot that misses.
Murdock throws a quick counter head kick but Dunas was just out of range.
Dunas looks for the body kick but Murdock saw that one coming.
Dunas tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Andrei Dunas has been cut.#CL2#
Dunas darts in and clinches Murdock up against the ropes.
Murdock looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Dunas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Dunas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunas.
Dunas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dunas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunas.
Dunas throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Dunas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dunas digs a good hook to Murdock's body.
Murdock connects with a body shot that sends Dunas's belly button to the back.
Dunas misses with a looping left.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Dunas moved out of range nicely.
Dunas swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Dunas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunas.
Dunas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunas cracks Murdock with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dunas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left lands for Dunas.#T1#
Dunas tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murdock throws the kick towards the body but Dunas avoids it.
Dunas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Murdock gets tackled into the ropes by Dunas. Dunas maintains the clinch.
Michael Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunas avoiding damage as Murdock throws knees to the body.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch but Dunas keeps him there for the moment.
Dunas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dunas working aggressively here.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Dunas avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Murdock.
Dunas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock tries a body shot but Dunas blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Murdock. #T2#
Murdock taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch but Dunas keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Dunas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock lands a nice uppercut.
Murdock blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Murdock.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Dunas avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Murdock can't break the clinch.
Murdock has Dunas pressed against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Murdock.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Murdock.
I think Dunas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Dunas!
Andrei Dunas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 101
Date: May 01, 2017

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Parks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Michael Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Parks misses the target.
Parks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murdock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murdock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parks misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Lyoto Parks has been cut.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Murdock looks to throw the jab but Parks is out of range.
Parks moves out of range of the strikes.
Murdock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parks misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Murdock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murdock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Parks walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A cross from Murdock lands.#T1#
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parks.
Parks wants to clinch
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Murdock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Parks misses its intended target.
Murdock tries to bum rush Parks with a series of wild strikes but Parks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
Murdock pushes Parks away with a front kick.
Parks throws a looping overhand right but Murdock ducks down to avoid it.
Parks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murdock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Parks misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Parks thuds a left hand into Murdock's body.
Nice defenses there by Parks.
Murdock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parks on the side of the head.
Murdock jabs Parks right on the nose. Parks blinks but takes it well.
Parks throws an overhand right that lands on Murdock's shoulder, as Murdock tries to avoid the shot.
Murdock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks misses with a straight left.
Murdock lands a head shot.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. Parks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Parks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Murdock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murdock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murdock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Parks misses the target.
Murdock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murdock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parks momentarily.
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murdock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Parks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parks throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
As Parks backs off Murdock throws a huge counter combo but Parks manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parks throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Murdock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Parks! Murdock lets Parks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Parks is rocked!#T4#
Nice defenses there by Parks.
Parks misses with a jab to the body
and Murdock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parks misses with a looping right.
Parks moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Parks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parks.
Murdock tests Parks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murdock lands a slapping body shot.
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Murdock finds it's target.
Parks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Murdock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Parks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murdock scores with a shot to the body.
Parks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parks walks into a jab.
Murdock slips a straight right by Parks.
A jab from Murdock does it's job there.
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parks was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
A little feinted left hand from Parks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parks misses with a left hand
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Parks throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Parks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Murdock's ribs.
Murdock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murdock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Murdock tries to land a body kick
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Murdock misses with the body kick
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Murdock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Murdock lands a big head kick that sends Parks tumbling to the mat! Murdock takes a step backwards and waves Parks back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Parks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parks gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Murdock gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CEFC 237
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely.
Lodbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
As Murdock looks to move away, Lodbrok throws a big counter combo but Murdock just gets out of the way.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Lodbrok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lodbrok under the eye.
Lodbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Murdock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Murdock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses Lodbrok's front leg but catches the back leg as Lodbrok tries to avoid it.
Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lodbrok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodbrok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murdock counters with a left to the body.
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lodbrok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lodbrok throws a right and a left that Murdock avoids nicely.
Lodbrok looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murdock.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Lodbrok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Lodbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lodbrok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murdock - the referee stops the clock and Lodbrok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murdock. Lodbrok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lodbrok throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock wants to land a leg kick but Lodbrok is out of range.
Lodbrok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Lodbrok connects with a crisp jab.
Murdock thumps Lodbrok with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Murdock. #ROC2#
Lodbrok is rocked!
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses
and Murdock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Lodbrok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodbrok is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok is aggressively charging in as Murdock backs up avoiding any damage. Murdock tosses out a jab and Lodbrok runs right into it face first! Lodbrok is out cold! Murdock dropped down on all fours and is barking in Lodbrok's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UGD 41:Shevchenko Vs Brazier
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murdock slips a straight right by Ahokas.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Ahokas.
Ahokas swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahokas.
Ahokas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahokas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Ville Ahokas has been cut.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
It looked like Ahokas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Ahokas as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it.
Murdock throws the left hand but Ahokas avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Murdock does no damage.
Murdock throws a combination that misses
and Ahokas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ahokas blocks a jab.
Ahokas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murdock.#CL#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock prevents a body shot from Ahokas.
Ahokas controlling the action here for a moment.
Murdock stalling in the clinch but Ahokas improves position.
Ahokas lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahokas misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdock is looking to control Ahokas's arms but Ahokas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murdock has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock needs to keep his hands up - Ahokas had a free shot at his head there.
Murdock misses with a right hand
and Ahokas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murdock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahokas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ahokas moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
A little feinted left hand from Ahokas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Ahokas.#CL#
Ahokas moves into the clinch.
Ahokas presses Murdock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahokas. #BC#
Ahokas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahokas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahokas 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.
Good shot there by Ahokas.
Murdock misses with an uppercut.
Ahokas throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Ahokas.
Murdock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahokas scores with a jab. Murdock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murdock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahokas counters with a solid body kick.
Murdock clobbers Ahokas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murdock checks a low kick from Ahokas.#T3#
Murdock works the jab nicely.
Ahokas lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahokas throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Ahokas.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock ducks right into an uppercut from Ahokas.
Murdock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murdock looks to throw the jab but Ahokas is out of range.
Ahokas doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Murdock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahokas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahokas tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahokas staying out of range there.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Ville Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Ahokas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahokas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahokas scores with a nice head shot.
Murdock cracks Ahokas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Murdock.
Murdock catches Ahokas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahokas misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Murdock.
Ahokas takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Murdock does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock is looking to score with low kicks.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahokas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Ahokas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ville Ahokas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ahokas connects with a looping right hand.
Ahokas throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
Murdock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahokas cracks Murdock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahokas looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Murdock moves out of range as Ahokas strikes.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
Ahokas checks a leg kick.
Ahokas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murdock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahokas.
Murdock steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murdock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murdock works the jab nicely.
Murdock slips a jab from Ahokas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Murdock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ahokas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ahokas throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Ahokas staying out of range there.
Ville Ahokas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahokas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahokas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murdock has time to react.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas.
Nice uppercut there from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahokas scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Murdock is rocked!#T2#
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahokas finish him?
Ahokas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murdock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murdock seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Murdock.
Murdock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahokas lands a leg kick that knocks Murdock off balance momentarily.
Ahokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahokas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahokas misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahokas thuds his right hand into Murdock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahokas cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg.
Ahokas throws a body kick that misses.
Murdock misses with a right hand
and Ahokas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murdock lands with a shot to the body.
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahokas.#T3#
Murdock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
Ahokas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahokas has time to react.
Murdock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Murdock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahokas with a body shot.
Ahokas misses with a hook to the body
and Murdock counters with a leg kick.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Ahokas's head but Ahokas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahokas misses with a body shot
and Murdock counters with an inside leg kick.
Ahokas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
A jab from Ahokas does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murdock! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas jabs Murdock to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Ahokas lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Murdock misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahokas misses the target.
Murdock connects with the punch.
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
Ahokas throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Ahokas tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock digs a good body shot into Ahokas's ribs.
Ahokas scores with a hook to the body. Murdock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murdock misses with a leg kick
and Ahokas counters with a nice body shot.
Murdock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas misses with a looping left.
Ahokas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ville Ahokas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ville Ahokas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahokas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahokas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murdock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahokas dodges the punch combination from Murdock.
Nice body punch from Murdock.
Murdock walks into a straight right hand from Ahokas.#CL#
Ahokas moves into the clinch.
Ahokas misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock is leaning against Ahokas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahokas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ahokas.
Murdock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahokas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Ahokas avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Ahokas lands a shot to the body.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ahokas scores with a shot to the side of Murdock's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ville Ahokas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ahokas is leaning against Murdock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murdock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ahokas misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahokas.
Ahokas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ahokas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murdock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands a body punch.
Ahokas works on Murdock's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahokas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Ahokas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards. #BC#
Ahokas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahokas punishes Murdock's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahokas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murdock on the side of the head.
Ahokas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahokas moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Ahokas throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Murdock digs a good hook to Ahokas's body.
Ahokas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahokas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Ahokas drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Murdock right on the button. Murdock goes down! Ahokas follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ahokas gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Ahokas!
After the fight, Ville Ahokas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UGD 33:Lord Vs Crespo
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Murdock tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murdock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murdock sprawls well. Murdock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Jones.
Jones goes for a double leg but Murdock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murdock continues to drive forward.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murdock tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murdock to the ground. Murdock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Craig Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots and misses
and Murdock counters with a leg kick.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones looks winded!#T1#
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdock scores with a three punch combo!
Jones shoots and misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murdock connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Murdock sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Murdock.#T2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murdock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Murdock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murdock is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Murdock circles away and we're back to standing.
Murdock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jones just manages to avoid it.
Murdock gets in close and tags Jones with a short punch that almost sends Jones to the mat! Oh Jones is in big trouble! He turns his back on Murdock, trying to create some distance but Murdock rushes him, striking wildly and Jones goes down! The referee tackles Murdock into the cage to end the fight! Murdock is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Murdock!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Murdock thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: UGD 30:Escobarre Vs Richmond
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1##TD#
Clavette shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Clavette is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murdock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murdock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clavette loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clavette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clavette throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Clavette in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clavette in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clavette postures up in Murdock's guard and throws a big left but Murdock blocks it.
Clavette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Murdock wants to stand up but Clavette is controlling him.
Clavette cracks Murdock with a solid left hand.
Murdock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clavette accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clavette working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murdock's head.
Clavette working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clavette tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.
Clavette trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clavette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murdock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Clavette is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Clavette is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murdock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murdock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Murdock wants to control from the top but Clavette keeps moving.
Murdock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clavette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murdock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Clavette is looking for a triangle but Murdock pushes his legs off easily.
Clavette 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.
Murdock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clavette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Murdock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clavette looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Clavette drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murdock dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Clavette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clavette looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murdock puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murdock prevents Clavette from improving his position.
Clavette 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.
Clavette is pressing down on Murdock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Clavette wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Clavette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murdock defends well.#SUB#
Clavette has an active guard here but Murdock has managed to pass into half guard.
Clavette is trying to get back to full guard.
Clavette manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Clavette is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clavette lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Clavette dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Clavette fails with a takedown attempt.
Murdock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clavette manages to avoid it.
Murdock leaves Clavette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clavette fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoul Clavette. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Clavette throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murdock was covering up waiting for the punch and Clavette finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette landing some decent shots from guard.
Clavette distracts Murdock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Clavette throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Clavette has gone for a leg lock! Murdock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clavette's guard.#REVB#
Murdock won't allow Clavette to sweep him here.
Clavette is working hard here to advance position.
Clavette is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murdock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clavette 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. #SUB#
Clavette seems to be working for a kimura but Murdock defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Clavette is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdock has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB#
Clavette seems to be working for a kimura but Murdock defends the submission attempt.
Murdock felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Clavette is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murdock defends it well.
Murdock is concentrating on defense, preventing Clavette from advancing position.
Clavette throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clavette throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clavette thows a huge punch but Murdock dodges it nicely. #T3#
Murdock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clavette.
Murdock has hold of Clavette's hands but Clavette slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Clavette is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murdock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clavette.
Clavette works his way into full mount!
Clavette throws some wild stikes that Murdock manages to avoid easily.
Murdock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clavette looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Clavette working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Clavette throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murdock because Clavette loaded up on that one.
Clavette with good strikes from the mount here!
Clavette thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Clavette moves to the back position. #SUB#
Clavette goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Murdock escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Raoul Clavette overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clavette manages to get to full guard.
Clavette is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Clavette dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Clavette misses with a takedown
and Murdock counters with a right hand to the body.
A leg kick checked by Clavette.#TD#
Clavette gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Clavette is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murdock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clavette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clavette is working for a submission of some sort.
Clavette looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murdock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Clavette is pressing down on Murdock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdock is holding on for now.
Clavette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Clavette is looking for a kimura but Murdock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clavette to get the leverage.
Murdock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clavette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clavette passes into half guard. #SUB#
Clavette is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB#
Clavette is trying for a kimura here. Murdock looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Clavette wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raoul Clavette!

Event: UGD 27:Dykstra Vs Fist
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Murdock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Murdock throws a counter high kick but Lord was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Lord - just one landing.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lord scores with a body shot.
Lord darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murdock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lord.
Murdock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murdock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lord scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lord lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Murdock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Lord.
Murdock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lord just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lord throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murdock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lord bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murdock's head.
Lord misses with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lord misses with a head kick.
Lord lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Lord misses.
Lord lands a nice looking body shot.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lord misses with the combination.
Lord buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Murdock moved out of range.#T2#
Lord lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lord lands a slapping body shot.
Lord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murdock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord throws a leg kick which misses Murdock's front leg but catches the back leg as Murdock tries to avoid it.
Murdock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murdock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Lord lands.
Lord connects with a body shot that sends Murdock's belly button to the back.
Murdock slips a straight right by Lord.
Lord lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Lord scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lord.
Murdock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Lord just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurdock.
Lord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murdock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lord throws a right and a left that Murdock avoids nicely.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock checks a leg kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murdock.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
A quick step to the side and Murdock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord throws a right and a left that Murdock avoids nicely.
Lord is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murdock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Lord takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Lord lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock blocks a low kick nicely.
Lord throws a chopping leg kick but Murdock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murdock throws a quick counter head kick but Lord was just out of range.
Lord throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a nice leg kick.
Murdock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lord on the side of the head.
Murdock scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock throws a series of strikes that have Lord backpedaling.
Murdock punishes Lord's body with a nice straight punch.
Lord throws a leg kick which misses Murdock's front leg but catches the back leg as Murdock tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfie Lord dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Lord.
Murdock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lord just manages to avoid it.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Lord backs away, Murdock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murdock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murdock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Lord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murdock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Lord.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murdock is able to avoid easily.
A punch lands to the side of Murdock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murdock tries to work over Lord's front leg with a kick but Lord checks it.
Lord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murdock in his tracks.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Lord.
Murdock half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Lord punishes Murdock's body with a nice straight punch.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Lord.
That kick from Murdock tenderised Lord's leg. Lord is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord throws a body kick that misses
and Murdock counters with a nice leg kick.
Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock throws a sloppy body shot
and Lord counters with a body kick.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Lord lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murdock doesn't seem phased though.
Murdock blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Murdock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lord.
Lord tries to land a front kick but Murdock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lord lands a nice hook to Murdock's body. Murdock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
Murdock throws a low kick but Lord avoids it.
Lord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock counters with a right hand to the body.
Lord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord stuns Murdock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lord.
Lord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
Lord throws a front kick aimed at Murdock's knee but Murdock avoids it well.
Murdock jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock is looking to wear down Lord with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murdock throws a low kick but Lord avoids it.
Lord misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Murdock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murdock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lord.#T3#
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Murdock checks a leg kick nicely.
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Murdock slips the punch.
Murdock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lord misses with a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Murdock wants to slow Lord down by chopping away at his legs.
Lord flicks out a counter leg kick but Murdock steps away.
Lord slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lord lands with a nice body punch.
Lord tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murdock is able to avoid easily.
Selfie Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord cracks Murdock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lord finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lord throws a head kick but Murdock moves out of range. #T4#
Lord lands a leg kick that knocks Murdock off balance momentarily.
Lord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murdock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murdock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lord lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lord connects with a right hand. Murdock shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord catches Murdock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murdock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Selfie Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Lord fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lord throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lord lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murdock backs up against the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murdock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfie Lord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lord checks a leg kick.
Murdock slips a jab from Lord.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
The crowd cheers as Lord lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murdock doesn't seem phased though.
Lord lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Lord.
A big right from Lord misses.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord throws a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a solid body kick.
Lord blocks a leg kick.
Murdock tries to land a leg kick but Lord saw it coming and moves away.
Lord misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Murdock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lord connects with a body shot that sends Murdock's belly button to the back.
Murdock tries to move into range but Lord moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murdock defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murdock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lord.
Lord misses with a kick to the body
and Murdock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lord is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lord tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lord.#T2#
Murdock throws a head kick that half lands.
Murdock's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Murdock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murdock appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lord, right into the meat.
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage!
Lord cracks Murdock with an open hand slap.
Murdock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord counters with a nice body kick.
Lord misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murdock checks a leg kick.
Lord throws a head kick that misses.
Lord digs a good body shot into Murdock's ribs.
Selfie Lord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Lord feints and then cracks Murdock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murdock down.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lord lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michael Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lord misses with an uppercut
and Murdock counters with a thumping low kick.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Lord.
Lord takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Murdock lands with a kick to the temple. Lord shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murdock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lord throws a lazy body kick
and Murdock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lord takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Lord off balance momentarily.
Lord connects with a body shot that sends Murdock's belly button to the back.
Lord throws a leg kick but Murdock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murdock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Lord misses with a looping left.
As Lord backs away, Murdock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Murdock misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice jab there from Lord.
Lord thuds his right hand into Murdock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murdock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lord misses with a head kick.
Murdock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lord just manages to avoid it.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Murdock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murdock moves forwards but Lord connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murdock gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Selfie Lord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lord has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfie Lord!
A very excited looking Selfie Lord made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016

#R1#
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock lands with a good body shot.
Assid seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Assid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Assid dives in for a single leg takedown but Murdock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murdock. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Murdock.
Assid takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Assid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murdock thows a body kick. Assid tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Assid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murdock throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Assid counters with a shoot takedown. Murdock fights it but they end up in guard.
Murdock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assid looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Assid from controlling successfully.
Assid pushes down on Murdock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Assid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murdock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdock trying to control from the bottom.
Assid is keen to just control but Murdock is a slippery customer.
Murdock wants to improve his position but Assid is controlling well. #T3#
Murdock is refusing to be controlled, as Assid sits in half guard.
Murdock trying to control from the bottom.
Assid is keen to just control but Murdock is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Assid has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Hansov Assid has been cut.#T4#
Assid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him. #KD2#
Murdock lands a big head kick that sends Assid tumbling to the mat! Murdock takes a step backwards and waves Assid back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Assid is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Assid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murdock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Assid doesn't seem bothered though.
Assid seems to have got his legs back now.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Assid's calf.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Murdock! Assid is out on his feet! Murdock rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Assid is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Assid is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Murdock!
After winning the bout, Michael Murdock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Mctavish throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
A countering left hand to the body from Murdock misses.
Murdock lands with a slapping head kick.
Mctavish fails with a takedown attempt.
Murdock lands a brutal head kick. Mctavish looks out on his feet and Murdock throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Michael Murdock!
A victorious Michael Murdock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murdock.
A left and a right from Nutt both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nutt.
Nutt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been informed that Murdock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Murdock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murdock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutt. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutt lands with a slapping head kick.
Nutt misses with a body shot.
Nutt misses with a combination
and Murdock counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nutt throws a right and a left that Murdock avoids nicely.
Murdock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nutt takes a step back to recover.
Nutt is breathing heavily.
Murdock circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nutt drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Murdock follows Nutt to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Murdock!
A very excited looking Michael Murdock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016

#R1#
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab.
Teixeira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Murdock.
Murdock cracks the inside of Teixeira's front leg.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teixeira's head.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Teixeira has been cut.
Murdock tries to land a front kick but Teixeira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murdock - that will leave a mark!
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
It appears Murdock was looking to counter with a kick there.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Michael Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Teixeira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murdock counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teixeira feints the counter takedown.
A solid body kick from Murdock.
Murdock throws a head kick but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Teixeira avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Teixeira blocks a head kick by Murdock. #TD2#
Teixeira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murdock on his heels. He'll look to pass Murdock's guard now, I'm sure.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet but Teixeira passes into half guard. #REVR#
Murdock trying to hold on to Teixeira's head to control him but Teixeira postures up.
Murdock won't allow Teixeira to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Murdock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Teixeira is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Murdock pushes Teixeira off, looking to escape but Teixeira dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Murdock is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Teixeira!
Paul Teixeira thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Murdock jabs Thomson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murdock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murdock lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
Murdock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murdock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomson's head backwards.
Murdock cracks a nice hook into Thomson's ribs.
Thomson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murdock avoids it really well and circles away.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Murdock drops Thomson with a beautiful combination! Thomson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murdock is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Tyler Thomson has been cut.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
Michael Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomson looks winded!#T1#
Murdock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD#
Murdock lands a big uppercut and Thomson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thomson looks OK. Murdock waves Thomson back to his feet!#ROC#
Thomson is rocked!
Murdock lands a nice shot to the body.
Murdock connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Thomson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murdock.
Murdock lands a nice hook to Thomson's body. Thomson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murdock scores with a push kick.
Thomson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murdock lands a slapping body shot. #T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Murdock has knocked Thomson down with a huge combo! Murdock steps away and waves a wobbly Thomson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Thomson is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdock finish him?
Murdock fakes the body blow, causing Thomson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Thomson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Murdock!
A relieved looking Michael Murdock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EFFA 164
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Valdez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alfonso Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murdock connects with a body shot that sends Valdez's belly button to the back.
Murdock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Murdock 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.
Jab, jab by Valdez - just one landing.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murdock momentarily.
Valdez blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Murdock cracks Valdez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Valdez - just one landing.
Murdock blocks a low kick nicely.
Murdock digs a good hook to Valdez's body.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valdez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Valdez blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Valdez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez flicks out a counter leg kick but Murdock steps away.
Murdock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valdez cracks Murdock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murdock digs a good hook to Valdez's body.
Murdock swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murdock misses with a jab to the body
and Valdez counters with an inside leg kick.
Murdock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valdez is looking to slow Murdock down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by Valdez. Beautiful body shot.
Murdock misses with a jab to the body
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murdock is looking to wear down Valdez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Murdock throws a wild body kick that Valdez sees coming a mile off.
Valdez slips a straight right by Murdock.
A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Valdez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Murdock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murdock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valdez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murdock checks it well.
Murdock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valdez cracks Murdock with an open hand slap.
Valdez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murdock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Valdez lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Murdock is rocked!
Valdez avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Oh Murdock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murdock lands an overhand right.
Murdock seems to have got his legs back now.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valdez.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.#T3#
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Valdez wants to slow Murdock down by chopping away at his legs.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murdock.
Murdock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murdock scores with a push kick.
Valdez jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Murdock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Murdock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez scores with a leg kick.
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Murdock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez connects with a quick right hand that sends Murdock tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alfonso Valdez!
A relieved looking Alfonso Valdez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EFFA 159
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Murdock slips under a jab.
Murdock delivers a nice body kick.
Jesus's corner calls for a 1-2. Jesus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jesus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Jesus closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Jesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jesus throws an elbow but it misses.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jesus misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus misses with a body punch.
Murdock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Jesus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murdock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jesus.#T1#
Murdock misses with a body kick.
Jesus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murdock throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Murdock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jesus.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Jesus.
Jesus throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
Jesus moves out of range of the leg kick from Murdock.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jesus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murdock at a distance.
Jesus misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Jesus throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Jesus misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Murdock slips a straight right by Jesus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock misses with a head kick. #T2#
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jesus missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jesus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Jesus.
Jesus throws a right and a left that Murdock avoids nicely.
Jesus throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Jesus backing away here, and Murdock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Jesus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murdock blocks an uppercut.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
Jesus tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jesus.
Jesus lands an elbow that stopped Murdock in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jesus throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Jesus avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Some wild striking there from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Jesus misses with a left hand
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Jesus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jesus checks a leg kick.
Murdock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murdock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jesus loads up on a big right hand but Murdock slips the punch.
Michael Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Murdock throws a good cross that connects.
Murdock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murdock looks to land a body kick but Jesus moved away.
Nice body kick from Murdock.
Jesus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock throws a lazy head kick
and Jesus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock is looking to slow Jesus down with leg kicks.
Murdock feints and then cracks Jesus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jesus down.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
Jesus tries to bum rush Murdock with a series of wild strikes but Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jesus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jesus blocks a leg kick.
Jesus lands the left hand.
Jesus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murdock feints and then cracks Jesus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jesus down.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Jesus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Jesus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Jesus cracks Murdock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Jesus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jesus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Jesus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jesus scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdock should have avoided that one.
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 Black Jesus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jesus works Murdock's body with a nice hook.
Jesus lands a jab to Murdock's midsection.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock slips under a jab from Jesus.
Jesus throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Jesus misses with a right hand
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jesus blocks a leg kick.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses Jesus's front leg but catches the back leg as Jesus tries to avoid it.
Jesus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Jesus. Those never looked like landing.
Murdock throws a wild body kick that Jesus sees coming a mile off.
Murdock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jesus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus misses with a double jab.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Good shot there by Murdock.
A low kick from Murdock is predictable there
letting Jesus counter with a right hand.
Jesus misses the shot to the body.
Murdock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murdock misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Jesus counters by clinching up.
Murdock slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike from Jesus.
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jesus.#T2#
Jesus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murdock scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jesus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murdock's brow.
Jesus misses with a body punch.
Jesus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murdock or not.
Jesus lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock tries to stall but Jesus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Jesus.
Murdock dodges an elbow strike from Jesus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, Jesus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the ropes.
Murdock blocks the elbow strike.
Murdock lands a left hand.
Jesus lands an elbow that stopped Murdock in his tracks for a moment.
Jesus lands an elbow just above Murdock 's eye.
Jesus lands a shot to the body.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Jesus avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the ropes.
Murdock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jesus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murdock can turn it around.#T3#
Murdock looking to stall.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Jesus.
Jesus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Jesus.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
Jesus lands an elbow that stopped Murdock in his tracks for a moment.
Jesus lands an elbow that stopped Murdock in his tracks for a moment.
Jesus prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Jesus is trying to maintain a safe position but Murdock gets an underhook and turns Jesus into the ropes.
Jesus lands an elbow inside that Murdock shrugs off.
Murdock taking a breather.
Jesus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jesus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
Murdock avoids the elbow strike from Jesus, against the ropes.
Murdock avoids a wild elbow strike from Jesus.
Murdock blocks the elbow strike.
Jesus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murdock backwards. #T4#
Murdock blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Jesus.
Murdock has Jesus pressed against the ropes.
Jesus cracks Murdock with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jesus throws a right and a left that Murdock avoids nicely.
Jesus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murdock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Jesus as he checks the leg kick.
Jesus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murdock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Jesus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murdock throws a front kick aimed at Jesus's knee but Jesus avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Jesus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Jesus throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Jesus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jesus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jesus throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Murdock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jesus misses with a hook.
Murdock lands a jab to the nose.
Black Jesus is winning the standup battle so far.
Murdock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jesus misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jesus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?#CL#
Jesus pushes Murdock up against the ropes in a clinch.
Murdock is struggling to control the position.
Murdock takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Jesus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murdock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jesus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murdock avoids the elbow strike from Jesus, against the ropes.
Jesus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jesus is trying to stall.
Jesus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murdock trying to stall but Jesus improves his position.
Jesus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murdock up against the ropes.
Jesus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murdock.
Murdock working hard to break the clinch.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike from Jesus.
Good body shot from Jesus.
Jesus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jesus pushes Murdock back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jesus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Jesus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jesus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jesus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jesus lands an elbow just above Murdock 's eye.
Murdock has had enough of the clinch but Jesus keeps him there for the moment.
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murdock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Nice body punch from Jesus.
Murdock gets through Jesus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murdock avoids the elbow strike from Jesus, against the ropes.
Murdock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Black Jesus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jesus as Murdock tries to tie him up.
Murdock stalling in the clinch but Jesus improves position.
Murdock wants to stall.
Murdock takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Jesus. #T3##BC2#
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jesus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdock shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murdock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murdock lands a head kick!
Jesus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murdock at a distance.
Jesus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murdock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jesus will feel that in the morning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Murdock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Jesus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jesus misses with a wild combination.
Jesus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murdock eats them both and turns towards Jesus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus lands a jab to the head. #ROC#
Murdock is rocked!
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock is still on wobbly legs! Can Jesus finish him?#CL#
Jesus has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
Murdock seems to have recovered his senses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jesus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murdock's brow.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus lands an elbow just above Murdock 's eye.
Jesus lands an elbow just above Murdock 's eye.
Jesus throws an elbow that misses.
Jesus lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jesus.
Murdock wants to stall.
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Murdock looking to slow down the pace here.
Jesus takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Jesus clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Murdock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jesus if he has to take too many more of those.
Jesus misses the jab.
Jesus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murdock connects with a looping right hand.
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murdock scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Jesus is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Murdock misses.
Jesus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murdock looks for the body kick but Jesus saw that one coming.
Jesus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jesus slips under a jab.
As Murdock looks to move away, Jesus throws a big counter combo but Murdock just gets out of the way.
Murdock throws out a leg kick but Jesus moves out of range and Murdock only half commits.
Jesus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jesus connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock misses with a low kick as Jesus jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jesus checks a leg kick. #T1#
Murdock looks to throw a body kick
and Jesus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murdock thinking.
Murdock tries to score with a low kick but Jesus moves his leg out of the way.
Jesus staying out of range there.
Jesus throws a big counter combination but Murdock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jesus is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
Nice jab there from Murdock.
Murdock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Jesus misses the target.
Jesus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jesus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Murdock misses.
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jesus. That did some damage!
Murdock wants to slow Jesus down by chopping away at his legs.
Jesus tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Jesus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jesus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesus catches Murdock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murdock connects with a nice looking jab.
Murdock slips a jab and a cross from Jesus.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
Murdock throws out a leg kick but Jesus moves out of range and Murdock only half commits.
Murdock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jesus misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock thumps Jesus with a low kick.
Jesus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock misses with a body kick. #T3#
Murdock is looking to slow Jesus down with leg kicks.
Murdock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jesus looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jesus.
Murdock cracks the inside of Jesus's front leg.
Jesus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdock.
Jesus lands with a good body shot.
Jesus avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Jesus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jesus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murdock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A good leg kick by Murdock. #T4#
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Jesus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murdock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus loads up on a big right hand but Murdock slips the punch.
Jesus backing away here, and Murdock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the body from Murdock misses
letting Jesus counter with a right hand.
Jesus takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jesus checks it well.
Murdock looks for the body kick but Jesus saw that one coming.
Murdock throws a sloppy body shot
and Jesus counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murdock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Murdock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Murdock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Black Jesus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Jesus down.
Murdock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jesus tries to clinch up.
Jesus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Jesus throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock tries a quick counter leg kick but Jesus is wise to it.
Jesus jabs Murdock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murdock ducks right into an uppercut from Jesus.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Jesus.
Murdock wants to slow Jesus down by chopping away at his legs.
Jesus throws a big counter combination but Murdock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus avoids a kick to the body.
Murdock dips to his left and cracks Jesus with an uppercut!
Jesus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murdock misses with the body kick
and Jesus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jesus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jesus misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
Jesus blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jesus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jesus connects with a body shot that sends Murdock's belly button to the back.
Jesus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jesus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murdock throws a jab when Jesus was well out of range.
Murdock throws a body kick that misses.
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jesus is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
Jesus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jesus lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Jesus misses.
Jesus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murdock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murdock tried to score with a low kick but Jesus checks it.
Jesus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jesus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murdock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Jesus blocks the low kick.
Black Jesus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Jab, jab by Jesus - just one landing.
Jesus lands a glancing blow to the side of Murdock's head.
Jesus digs a good body shot into Murdock's ribs.#CL#
Jesus has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
Michael Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock slows down the pace here.
Jesus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murdock stalling.
A short right from Jesus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jesus.
Murdock holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Jesus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jesus digs a right hand underneath Murdock's ribcage. Murdock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Murdock avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the ropes.
Jesus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Murdock working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock.
Jesus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus lands a nice elbow.
Jesus throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jesus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Jesus controls his hands.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock looking to slow down the pace here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Black Jesus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jesus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Jesus!
Black Jesus retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Black Jesus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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