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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Murdocco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen nothing else matters as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Murdocco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdocco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murdocco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Murdocco misses.
A head kick from Murdocco lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Murdocco sprawls well.
No joy there for Murdocco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdocco throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Murdocco.
Good standup being displayed there by Murdocco as he connects with a hook.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ryan Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdocco swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murdocco sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdocco looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to control but Murdocco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Murdocco is in no mood to give up.
Murdocco avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murdocco because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Murdocco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson tries to control but Murdocco wriggling away.
Johnson thowing shots but they're missing.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Murdocco manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murdocco is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson punching from mount but Murdocco doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Murdocco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Murdocco is working to get back to half guard.
Murdocco avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murdocco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murdocco and Johnson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Johnson tries to move to mount but Murdocco blocks the move with his legs.
An elbow from Johnson crashes against the mat.
Murdocco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson throws an elbow but Murdocco slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Murdocco to his feet.
Murdocco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdocco as he jumps to the side.
A head kick by Murdocco misses
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Murdocco.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murdocco to the mat! Murdocco manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murdocco is looking to escape.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Murdocco is working away.
Murdocco wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Murdocco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Murdocco is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdocco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdocco is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murdocco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Murdocco has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Murdocco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdocco wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Murdocco keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murdocco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson avoiding damage as Murdocco throws knees to the body.
Murdocco is trying to break free.
Johnson'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.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Murdocco has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdocco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson keeps control of Murdocco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdocco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Johnson keeps control of Murdocco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson letting Murdocco take a breather here.
Murdocco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murdocco trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Murdocco keeps moving.
Murdocco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson passes Murdocco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Murdocco to stand up.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to control but Murdocco is keeping him busy.
Murdocco trying to control here.
Ryan Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murdocco tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murdocco is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murdocco kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murdocco scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murdocco.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Murdocco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdocco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murdocco trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murdocco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Johnson tries to get the hooks in deep but Murdocco pushed the leg off.
Murdocco controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Johnson missing with punches from the back.
Johnson looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Johnson 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!
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Murdocco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Murdocco has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murdocco's guard.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murdocco can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson throwing shots but Murdocco is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Murdocco defends it.
Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdocco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murdocco is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Murdocco circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Murdocco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murdocco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murdocco circles away.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Murdocco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Murdocco.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Murdocco moves out of range easily.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Murdocco keeps it at a distance.
Murdocco avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Nick Murdocco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murdocco misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murdocco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nick Murdocco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Johnson.
Murdocco throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Murdocco sprawls well.
Murdocco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Ryan Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdocco looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Murdocco takes it in his stride.
Murdocco scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murdocco tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murdocco to the ground. Murdocco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murdocco is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murdocco, who protects the arm well.
Murdocco is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Murdocco to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murdocco!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Murdocco.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Murdocco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murdocco doesn't seem phased though.
Murdocco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Murdocco misses with a head kick.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murdocco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson jumps guard.
Murdocco postures up.
Johnson is pulling down on Murdocco's head. It's preventing any offense from Murdocco, at least for the moment.
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Murdocco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdocco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murdocco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murdocco.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murdocco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murdocco is trying to break free.
Murdocco has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Murdocco wants to stall.
Murdocco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murdocco has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Murdocco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Nick Murdocco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdocco can't break the clinch.
Murdocco missing with knees to the body.
Murdocco tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Johnson!
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