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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dryupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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142 lbs
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170 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Dryupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dryupp misses with a series of wild punches.
Dryupp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murdock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dryupp slips under a jab from Murdock.
Murdock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Dryupp blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Murdock slips under a jab.
Dryupp moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Matt Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock cracks Dryupp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dryupp connects with a body shot.
Murdock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murdock wants to clinch.
Murdock is looking to clinch but Dryupp is avoiding it.
Murdock misses the shot to the body.
Murdock tries to clinch but Dryupp moves out of range.
Dryupp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock is looking to clinch but Dryupp is avoiding it.
Murdock misses with a leg kick
and Dryupp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murdock thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryupp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dryupp.
Murdock swinging wilding here.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice combination there by Murdock.
Murdock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dryupp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dryupp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murdock.
Dryupp misses with the combination.
Dryupp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murdock looks to clinch
and Dryupp counters with a two punch combo.
Matt Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock feints and then cracks Dryupp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dryupp down.
Murdock throws a wild body kick that Dryupp sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Murdock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dryupp doesn't seem phased though.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dryupp moves away.
Murdock wants to clinch
and Dryupp counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Dryupp.
Murdock throws out a leg kick but Dryupp moves out of range and Murdock only half commits.
Dryupp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murdock backs up against the cage.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dryupp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murdock clinches but Dryupp breaks the clinch
and Dryupp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murdock throws a right and a left that Dryupp avoids nicely.
Dryupp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock closes the distance but Dryupp moves to the side
and Dryupp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dryupp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock looks gassed!
Murdock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dryupp.
Dryupp throws a leg kick but Murdock moved away.
Dryupp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dryupp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dryupp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murdock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dryupp counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dryupp connects with a nice looking jab.
Dryupp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murdock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dryupp lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dryupp.
Murdock misses the body punch
and Dryupp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dryupp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Dryupp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dryupp.
Dryupp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dryupp.
Dryupp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dryupp shoots in for a takedown but Murdock shows good takedown defense.
Dryupp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdock.
Some wild striking there from Dryupp.
Dryupp finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murdock pushes Dryupp up against the cage in a clinch.
Murdock missing with knees to the body.
Murdock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dryupp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dryupp wants to break free but Murdock has control.
Murdock works on Dryupp's body with a couple of short punches.
Murdock tries to land knees in the clinch but Dryupp avoids the damage to the body.
Murdock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murdock trying to land knees to the body.
Dryupp jumps guard but Murdock stands there with Dryupp around his waist. Dryupp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dryupp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dryupp has had enough of the clinch but Murdock keeps him there for the moment.
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Murdock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dryupp with a nice cross.
Murdock throws a one two combo.
Murdock tries to clinch up
and Dryupp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Murdock.
Dryupp cracks Murdock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Dryupp moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Dryupp dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Dryupp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murdock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dryupp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murdock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murdock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Dryupp.
Murdock slips under a jab.
Murdock throws a head kick but Dryupp moves out of range.
Ricky Dryupp is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Murdock misses.
Dryupp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murdock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dryupp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Dryupp from controlling successfully.
Murdock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dryupp is controlling him.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
Dryupp wants to pass the guard but Murdock is keeping the position.
Murdock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dryupp is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryupp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet but Dryupp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dryupp gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murdock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dryupp misses with a series of wild punches.
Murdock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murdock wants to clinch but Dryupp slips to the side
and Dryupp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murdock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dryupp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricky Dryupp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dryupp avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Murdock wants to clinch
and Dryupp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dryupp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murdock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dryupp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdock clinches up against the cage.
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murdock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murdock throws a combination that misses
and Dryupp counters with a left to the body.
Dryupp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murdock.
Dryupp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdock scores with a decent looking hook.
Dryupp tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Dryupp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock wants to clinch but Dryupp slips to the side
letting Dryupp counter with a right hand.
A jab from Dryupp finds it's way through Murdock's defenses.
Murdock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dryupp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dryupp tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murdock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dryupp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dryupp counters with a one-two to the body.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dryupp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dryupp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Murdock clinches but Dryupp breaks the clinch
and Dryupp counters with a stiff right hand.
Murdock looks to clinch
and Dryupp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a jab when Dryupp was well out of range.
Dryupp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murdock is out of range.
Dryupp lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dryupp.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dryupp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Dryupp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murdock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dryupp is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dryupp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dryupp counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murdock's guard now.
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!
Dryupp is pushing down on Murdock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murdock is fighting to maintain full guard but Dryupp has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dryupp 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. Dryupp eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dryupp in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Dryupp dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dryupp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dryupp.
Murdock darts in trying to clinch
enabling Dryupp to counter with a crisp jab.
Dryupp lands a right hook to the body.
Murdock slips under a jab.
Murdock needs to keep his hands up - Dryupp had a free shot at his head there.
Dryupp takes one on the button.
Murdock closes the distance but Dryupp moves to the side
and Dryupp counters with a one-two to the body.
A solid body kick from Murdock.
Murdock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dryupp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Murdock. No joy for Dryupp on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murdock clinches with his opponent.
Dryupp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Dryupp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murdock darts in and clinches Dryupp up against the cage.
Dryupp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Dryupp can't break the clinch.
Dryupp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murdock walks away with a smile on his face. Dryupp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock closes the distance but Dryupp moves to the side
and Dryupp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dryupp stalks Murdock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murdock's face. Murdock staggers backwards, shaken.
Murdock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dryupp.
Murdock has managed to clinch.
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dryupp ducks right into an uppercut from Murdock.
Dryupp scores with a one two! Murdock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Matt Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a looping overhand right but Dryupp ducks down to avoid it.
Murdock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Dryupp moves out of range easily.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Dryupp keeps it at a distance.
Murdock checks a low kick from Dryupp.
Murdock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dryupp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dryupp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdock circles away quickly and effectively.
Dryupp throws a low kick, looking for Murdock's leg but Murdock calmly moves out of range.
Murdock tries to clinch but Dryupp moves away
and Dryupp counters with a right hand to the body.
Dryupp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Dryupp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dryupp throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Dryupp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dryupp.
Murdock tries to clinch
and Dryupp counters with an outside leg kick.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Dryupp.
Dryupp wants to land a leg kick but Murdock is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Dryupp moves out of range.
Dryupp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dryupp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murdock moves into the clinch.
Dryupp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Dryupp's head but Dryupp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dryupp lands with an overhand left.
Murdock misses with a body shot
and Dryupp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murdock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murdock is looking to clinch.
Murdock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dryupp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdock clinches with his opponent.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body.
Dryupp tries to break the clinch but Murdock is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dryupp scores with a hook to the body.
Murdock pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dryupp tries to break the clinch but Murdock is controlling the position.
Dryupp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock blocks a leg kick.
Dryupp with a hook.
Murdock wants to clinch but Dryupp slips to the side
and Dryupp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dryupp lands with a nice body punch.
Dryupp tries to bum rush Murdock with a series of wild strikes but Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murdock connects with a jab.
Dryupp throws a one two combo.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murdock misses with a shot to the body
and Dryupp counters with an outside leg kick.
Dryupp throws a push kick but Murdock slaps the foot to one side.
Murdock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ricky Dryupp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dryupp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murdock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dryupp lands with a shot to the body.
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 Ricky Dryupp.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dryupp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Dryupp!
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hype
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