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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Knight is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anton Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Knight!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray has managed to clinch.
Murray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Murray is controlling him.
Knight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight tries to circle away but Murray has him pinned against the cage.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.
Knight tries to circle away but Murray has him pinned against the cage.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Knight tries to circle away but Murray has him pinned against the cage.
Murray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knight smiles and moves away.
Murray blocks a head kick by Knight.
Murray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Murray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knight defends well and Murray ends up having to push Knight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knight misses with an elbow over the top.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Murray is controlling him.
Knight misses with an elbow strike.
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Donk. Knight catches Murray right on the button with a cross.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murray circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Murray instigates a clinch.
Knight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knight scores a nice knee to the body.
Murray just leaning against Knight, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Murray has the dominant position.
Murray wants a takedown.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murray avoids a wild elbow strike from Knight.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Anton Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murray.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murray gets slowly back to his feet.
Murray shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Murray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knight blocks a head kick by Murray.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knight scores with a one two! Murray had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight clinches.
Knight tries to break free but Murray pushes him back against the cage.
Murray has Knight pressed against the cage, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Knight can't break the clinch.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Murray keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knight uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Knight dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knight fails with the takedown.
Knight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray wants to clinch but Knight slips to the side
and Knight counters with a body kick that stops Murray in his tracks momentarily.
Anton Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murray circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Murray or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight which made him look bad.
Murray tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murray tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Knight works the jab nicely.
Knight is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Murray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight scores with a head kick.
Knight tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray has a takedown stuffed.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight instigates a clinch.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray has Knight pressed against the cage, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but Murray blocks with his arms.
Knight is trying to break free.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Murray keeps him there for the moment.
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Knight moves out of range as Murray throws a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Knight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murray - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight cracks Murray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
A head kick from Knight lands but Murray takes it in his stride.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murray momentarily.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Knight lands but Murray takes it in his stride.
Murray throws a lazy head kick
and Knight counters with a head kick. That will keep Murray thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knight as he jumps to the side.
Murray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knight connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murray's face.
Murray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Murray just leaning against Knight, taking a breather.
Knight is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Knight leaves Murray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray wants to clinch.
Bryan Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Murray persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
Knight displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray.
Murray tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Murray dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Murray's head and hops out.
Knight is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Murray.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murray backs up against the cage.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Knight delivers a nice body kick.
Anton Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knight - that will leave a mark!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Knight!
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RATING
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