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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdoch comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger by Survivor. Cosby has chosen All Star as his entrance music. Mike Murdoch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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180 cm
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Murdoch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Cosby!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby dodges the punch combination from Murdoch.
Cosby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cosby closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murdoch to the mat! Murdoch manages to get full guard.
Murdoch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdoch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosby wants to pass the guard but Murdoch is keeping the position.
Murdoch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Murdoch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosby.
Murdoch is looking for a triangle but Cosby pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cosby postures up in Murdoch's guard and throws a big left but Murdoch blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdoch scores with a nice shot.
Cosby distracts Murdoch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cosby won't allow Murdoch to get back to his feet.
Cosby tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdoch is retaining full guard.
Cosby works over Murdoch with some ground and pound from guard.
Murdoch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosby.
Murdoch wants to stand up but Cosby is controlling him.
Cosby distracts Murdoch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murdoch is breathing heavily.
Murdoch 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.
Cosby landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby wants to pass the guard but Murdoch is keeping the position.
Cosby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murdoch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murdoch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Murdoch 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.
Murdoch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Murdoch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murdoch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cosby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murdoch sprawls well initially but Cosby persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cosby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cosby scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cosby is trying to control. Murdoch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cosby working over Murdoch with some ground and pound. Murdoch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cosby drops an elbow to the side of Murdoch's head.
Cosby working the head and body with strikes.
Cosby trying to control from half guard but Murdoch is working away.
Cosby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cosby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby blocks the strikes from Murdoch.
Cosby lands strikes from half guard.
Cosby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cosby is trying to control the action in half guard but Murdoch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cosby prevents Murdoch from improving his position.
Murdoch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cosby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Murdoch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Cosby dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murdoch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murdoch regains half guard.
Murdoch tries to get to full guard but Cosby has control of the leg.
Murdoch missing with punches from the bottom.
Cosby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murdoch pushes Cosby off looking to stand but Cosby dives back in and keeps control.
Cosby winds up and cracks Murdoch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murdoch wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby lands strikes from half guard.
Cosby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cosby is pressing down on Murdoch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdoch is holding on for now.
Cosby is keen to just control but Murdoch is a slippery customer.
Cosby is nestled in close to Murdoch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murdoch wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosby is looking to take a break and control but Murdoch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosby drops an elbow to the side of Murdoch's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby trying to control the pace.
Cosby wants to control but Murdoch is keeping him busy.
Murdoch is trying to get back to full guard.
Cosby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murdoch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Murdoch is trying to stand back up but Cosby is controlling him
Cosby is nestled in close to Murdoch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cosby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby trying to control from half guard but Murdoch is working away.
Murdoch has hold of Cosby's hands but Cosby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cosby connects with a nice short shot to Murdoch's temple.
Murdoch tries to get to full guard but Cosby has control of the leg.
Cosby is controlling the pace.
Cosby is just content to waste time from the top position. Murdoch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Cosby stops Murdoch from standing up.
Cosby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cosby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cosby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murdoch keeping moving, preventing Cosby from controlling successfully.
Cosby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdoch wants to get back to his feet but Cosby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murdoch has momentary wrist control but Cosby slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Cosby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cosby shoots in and bounces Murdoch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cosby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cosby distracts Murdoch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cosby trying to control but Murdoch is working from the bottom.
Murdoch wants to get back to his feet but Cosby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cosby lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murdoch trying to strike off his back.
Murdoch wants to sweep here but Cosby controlling him for the moment.
Cosby content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cosby drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cosby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Murdoch trying to keep a closed guard but Cosby is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cosby landing with the ground and pound.
Cosby looking to pass the guard.
Murdoch punching to the body, from the bottom.
Cosby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cosby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch trying to strike off his back.
Sid Cosby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murdoch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cosby trying to control but Murdoch is working from the bottom.
Cosby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cosby looks for a takedown but Murdoch sprawls well.
Murdoch throws a series of punches but Cosby moves out of range.
Murdoch throws a hook to the side of Cosby's head but Cosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sid Cosby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Cosby fails to land the takedown.
Cosby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murdoch defends it nicely.
Mike Murdoch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Cosby.
Murdoch misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosby gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Cosby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cosby 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Cosby!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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