PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Murdock (ranked 2200 p4p, 1746 weight class) and Dick Army Jr (ranked 316 p4p, 248 weight class). Murdock comes to the cage accompanied by Feel good Inc.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Murdock
vs
Army Jr

188 cm
23
198
8 - 8 - 0

189 cm
24
196
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Army Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Murdock coming out on top.
Army Jr looks to clinch
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Murdock backs off Army Jr throws a huge counter combo but Murdock manages to avoid it all.
Murdock jabs Army Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Army Jr is looking to clinch.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Army Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murdock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Army Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murdock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.

Murdock clinches up with Army Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Army Jr lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Army Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.

Army Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Army Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Army Jr breaks from the clinch.
Army Jr misses with a straight right.
Murdock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Army Jr.
Army Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Murdock drives through and clinches with Army Jr against the cage.
Nice body punch from Army Jr - that landed with a thud.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army Jr's elbow.
Army Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Army Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Army Jr stalling.
Army Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Murdock.
Army Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Army Jr scores with a shot to the side of Murdock's head.
A short uppercut from Army Jr.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
Army Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.
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!
Army Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Murdock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murdock avoids a wild elbow strike from Army Jr.
Army Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Murdock is blocking nicely.

Army Jr manages to break the clinch.
Army Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Army Jr.
Army Jr tries to clinch
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Army Jr tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Army Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr misses with a body shot.

Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Army Jr.
Army Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Murdock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Army Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murdock avoids a wild elbow strike from Army Jr.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
Army Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Murdock avoids the damage to the body.

Army Jr breaks the clinch.
Army Jr tries to clinch there but Murdock circles away.
Murdock scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Army Jr clinches.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike.
Army Jr blocking some punches.
Army Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock avoids a wild elbow strike from Army Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murdock blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Murdock.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Army Jr saw that one coming.

Army Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Army Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Murdock has double underhooks.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Army Jr controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Army Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Murdock connects with the punch.

It looks like Dick Army Jr has been cut.
Army Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murdock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Army Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Murdock swings for the body but Army Jr moves out of range.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army Jr staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Army Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Army Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Army Jr obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Army Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murdock's brow.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murdock avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
Murdock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Army Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Army Jr misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Army Jr.
Army Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Army Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.
Army Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Army Jr missing with knees to the body.
Army Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Army Jr.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Army Jr controls the action.
Army Jr lands an elbow that stopped Murdock in his tracks for a moment.
Army Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murdock.
A short right from Army Jr on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Murdock.
Dick Army Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Army Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murdock's brow.
Army Jr 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Murdock rushes Army Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Army Jr misses with a body punch.

Army Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Army Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Murdock backing up. Murdock nods at Army Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Army Jr moves into the clinch.
Army Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murdock's defenses.

Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Army Jr pushes Murdock up against the cage in a clinch.
Army Jr pushes Murdock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Army Jr avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Murdock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Army Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr blocks an uppercut.
Murdock is trying to break the clinch but Army Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Army Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Army Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.

Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murdock's hands.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock lands an overhand right.
Murdock stuns Army Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Army Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Army Jr misses with a left hand
and Murdock counters with a nice body shot.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Army Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock misses with a hook.
Army Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Murdock sizes up Army Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Army Jr tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock lands with a shot to the body.
Murdock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dick Army Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dick Army Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Murdock cracks a nice hook into Army Jr's ribs.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Army Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murdock.
Army Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.
Murdock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Army Jr tries to clinch up.
Army Jr digs a good hook to Murdock's body.
Murdock lands a slapping body shot.
Army Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army Jr dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Army Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Army Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Army Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Army Jr tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Army Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Murdock misses.
Murdock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Army Jr misses

and Murdock moves into the clinch.
Army Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Army Jr 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.
Army Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murdock blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army Jr tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.
Murdock managing to block the knees to the body from Army Jr.
Murdock is trying to force a seperation but Army Jr has the dominant position.
Murdock dodges an elbow strike from Army Jr.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Army Jr controls his hands.
Army Jr taking a breather.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Army Jr backwards.
Murdock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Army Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Army Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Army Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Murdock blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murdock scores with a shoulder strike.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike from Army Jr.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army Jr lands a shot to the body.
Army Jr 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.
Army Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike from Army Jr.
Army Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike.
Army Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Army Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Army Jr 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.
Dick Army Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Army Jr blocking some punches.
Charles Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Army Jr.
Army Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murdock's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Army Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Murdock avoiding damage as Army Jr throws knees to the body.
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 swings wildly with an uppercut but Army Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Army Jr controls his hands.
Murdock dodges an elbow strike from Army Jr.

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 Charles Murdock.
I think Army Jr 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Army Jr!
Dick Army Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'My father will be proud of me again'.