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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spike Anderson (ranked 4913 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryson Murdock (ranked 4912 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spike Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryson Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murdock.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Murdock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murdock manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Murdock on that attempt.
Spike Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Murdock.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Anderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Murdock avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Murdock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murdock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murdock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murdock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is fighting to break Murdock's control of his arms but Murdock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murdock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murdock has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Murdock is proving a slippery customer.
Murdock is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Murdock is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Murdock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murdock manages to pull guard.
Murdock controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Murdock keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Murdock has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Murdock controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murdock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Murdock!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murdock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson pulls Murdock in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryson Murdock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Murdock forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Murdock tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Murdock drops back down to his feet.
Anderson jumps guard and drags Murdock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Anderson is staying active underneath Murdock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Murdock passes into half guard.
Murdock throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Murdock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson tries to roll over but Murdock keeps him under control.
Murdock is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Anderson manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Bryson Murdock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson 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.
Murdock wants to hit a switch here but Anderson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murdock there!
Murdock tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is looking to get to half guard.
Murdock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Murdock trying to control here.
Anderson is keen to just control but Murdock is a slippery customer.
Anderson decides to stand up.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murdock or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Spike Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Murdock.
Murdock clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but Murdock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murdock.
Murdock wants to break free but Anderson has control.
Murdock tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Murdock drops back down to his feet.
Murdock is trying to maintain a safe position but Anderson gets an underhook and turns Murdock into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Murdock stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson pulls guard successfully.
Murdock stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murdock looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murdock prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Spike Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryson Murdock.
Murdock pulls guard successfully.
Murdock looking to control.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murdock keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Murdock trying to control the position.
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murdock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murdock is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anderson throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Murdock blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murdock sprawls well. Murdock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock clinches with his opponent.
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Murdock shoots in.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Murdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Murdock with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdock darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Murdock into the cage.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Murdock is quick to defend against it.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Murdock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock moves into the clinch.
Bryson Murdock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.
Murdock breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
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 Spike Anderson.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Spike Anderson!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Spike Anderson!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Spike Anderson!
Spike Anderson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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RATING
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