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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardy Builtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Have A Dream. The crowd seem to be enjoying Builtman's choice of entrance music: I Have a Dream. Liam Murdock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hardy Builtman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Builtman, pushing him back against the cage.
Builtman wants to take the fight to the mat but Murdock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murdock tightens his grip and picks Builtman up, before dumping him to the ground. Builtman manages to land in guard.
Murdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Builtman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Builtman is on top in guard.
Builtman forces his way into half guard.
Builtman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murdock gets full guard.
Murdock trying to control the position.
Builtman trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Builtman tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builtman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Builtman wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Builtman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Builtman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murdock is keeping the position for now.
Builtman trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Builtman wants to get back to full guard.
Murdock is looking for a kimura but Builtman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murdock to get the leverage.
Builtman manages to get to full guard.
Murdock throws a strike but Builtman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Builtman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Builtman wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Builtman looking to pass the guard.
Builtman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Builtman tries to pass to full mount but Murdock defends it.
Murdock wants to improve his position but Builtman is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock won't allow Builtman to pass to mount.
Builtman passes to side control.
Builtman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Murdock is looking for a sweep.
Builtman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Builtman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Builtman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Builtman advances nicely into full mount.
Builtman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murdock is on top in guard.
Murdock stands and throws Builtman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Builtman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murdock's best efforts.
Builtman wants to control but Murdock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Builtman moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock tries to free his leg and advance position but Builtman is retaining full guard.
Builtman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hardy Builtman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Builtman dives in and scores a takedown into Murdock's guard.
Murdock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Builtman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murdock.
Builtman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murdock throwing strikes but missing.
Builtman keeping full guard, as Murdock tries to pass.
Murdock wants to control from the top but Builtman keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builtman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Murdock wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builtman wants to work for an arm triangle but Murdock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Murdock is looking to improve his position.
Builtman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murdock is just riding it out for now. Builtman eventually gives up the hold.
Murdock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Builtman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Builtman's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Builtman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Builtman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Builtman tries to lock up and control but Murdock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Builtman gets back to half guard.
Murdock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murdock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Builtman's head.
Builtman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builtman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Murdock wants to improve his position but Builtman is controlling well.
Murdock is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy Builtman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murdock is in trouble now - Builtman has advanced to mount!
Builtman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Builtman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Wolfgangs Fight Camp $80. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Builtman looking to ground and pound but Murdock is blocking nicely.
Builtman wants to take Murdock's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock 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.
Builtman prevents Murdock from improving his position.
Builtman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Builtman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murdock defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Builtman is pressing down on Murdock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdock is holding on for now.
Builtman works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardy Builtman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murdock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Builtman shoots in for a double leg but Murdock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murdock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Builtman has managed to clinch.
Murdock is working for takedown but Builtman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murdock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Builtman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Builtman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Builtman tries to free his leg and advance position but Murdock is retaining full guard.
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.
Builtman forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builtman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murdock defending well though.
Builtman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Builtman is working for a kimura but Murdock is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock is trying to stand up here but Builtman is controlling him well.
Murdock trying to control but Builtman postures up.
Builtman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murdock defending well though.
Builtman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murdock's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Builtman throws a strike but Murdock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Builtman stopping the sweep attempt from Murdock.
Builtman looking to pass the guard.
Builtman throwing strikes from guard but Murdock blocks nicely.
Builtman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Builtman pushing down on Murdock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Builtman trying to mount his opponent but Murdock defends it.
Murdock is defending against the submission attempts here by Builtman.
Murdock looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock manages to get to full guard.
Murdock looking for a sweep. Not yet Murdock, not yet.
Builtman wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Murdock wants to stand but Builtman is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Builtman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liam Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy Builtman 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Builtman gets tackled into the cage by Murdock. Murdock maintains the clinch.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Murdock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murdock is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murdock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Builtman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Murdock regains guard immediately.
Builtman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Builtman from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardy Builtman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Builtman 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardy Builtman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hardy Builtman made sure he mentioned V-Mask Clothing + 70% laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Liam Murdock had this to say: 'I will appeal this verdict'.
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hype
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RATING
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